Net Schedule
MCARC hosts regular nets on our club repeaters. Nets are a great way to practice your on-air skills, test your equipment, and stay connected with fellow hams. All licensed operators are welcome to check in.
Sunday
7:00 PM CT
Sunday ARES Net
Frequency: 145.290 MHz
Repeater: 145.290 MHz
Weekly ARES net on the main repeater. All licensed operators welcome.
Thursday
7:30 PM CT
Thursday Ragchew Net
Frequency: 145.290 MHz
Repeater: 145.290 MHz
Weekly ragchew net on the main repeater. Casual conversation — all licensed operators welcome.
What is a Net?
An amateur radio net is a scheduled on-air gathering where operators check in to a net control station. Nets serve many purposes — from casual roundtable discussions to emergency communication drills and traffic handling.
How to Check In
- Tune to the net frequency at the scheduled time
- Listen for the net control station to call for check-ins
- When called, give your callsign clearly
- Follow the net control's instructions