Club Net
There are two club nets both currently in a trial process
The 2 metre net is suspended until further notice
2 metres
Monday evenings
Start at 20.00 local time
VHF FM on 145.375 (V30) +/- QRM
First person on air will initiate calls and act as control for the duration of the net
The 80 metre net will be restarted in early November 2011
80 metres
Wednesday evenings
Start at 20.00 local time
3.6500 MHz lsb +/- QRM
First person on air will initiate calls and act as control for the duration of the net
Protocol
Listen out for initial CQ call from net control. After a short pause to prevent doubling respond with your call sign. Control will log everyone in, give any instructions and invite individual stations in order to pass their message. After each message pass the mic back to control who will pass on to the next station on the list.
Observing this simple protocol will ensure everyone has a turn and no-one is left frustrated on the side. If any net members wish to have an aside, then QSY and return to the net when finished.
When the mic is passed to you, pause before transmitting to enable break stations to call into the net. If there is a call, acknowledge them and make sure control is aware of them. Control will then log in the newcomer and pass the mic back to you to continue your message.
That's it! Any more thoughts and ideas gratefully received.