Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club NETS
Radio NETS hosted by the Phil-Mont Radio Club on Phil-Mont's repeaters.
What are NETS?
Nets are scheduled conversations, often taking place on a repeater such as Phil-Mont's. Each NET may have a different "format", but often, a
"directed" net is such that a net control operator will ask for check ins (call sign), and then once a group of checkins were collected, the
net operator will call out the checkins so you greet everyone and offer what's on your mind.
If you want to check in but have nothing to say, you can add "in and out" to your call sign, to let the net operator know you're only checking in and nothing more.
When its your turn to speak up, greet everybody with your call sign and feel free to say what's on your mind, but please keep it brief (30-60 seconds or so). You can even ask questions
and other net attendees may be able to answer you.
While the above is a common format, most nets vary, and some may be check-in only; feel free to ask if you're unsure how it works. Don't be shy!
Volunteer to become a NET CONTROL OPERATOR (NCO)
Phil-Mont is always looking for new people to help run our nets! Even if you can only commit to a day or two a week or month, we'll take it! Reach out to our NET Coordinator, Dave Gilbert (K3DFG) for more info, or click here.
No experience necessary! We'll teach you the ropes, and even have you try it out with a helper to see if it's something you're interested in doing. Become a Phil-Mont net-cel-ebrity!
NetLogger
Some nets may leverage the NetLogger software for management. You can find the NetLogger software at
NetLogger Companion (Apple IOS)
NetLogger Companion (Android)
Net Schedule
You can find the Graphical Net Schedule on the Main Page here: https://www.phil-mont.org/#nets
NETS Hosted by Phil-Mont Mobile Radio Club (on the Phil-Mont Repeaters)
Drive Time Net
Monday-Friday 5pm to 6pmFormat: Directed Net; see above
PASTA Net
Plain and Simple Talk Around Net = PASTA
Monday-Friday 5pm to 6pmNet Control will open NET LOGGER and call for check-ins. As people check in they will be put on net logger and will see their position in the rotation if they too are using Net Logger. It’s not necessary for participants to use Net Logger but it can be convenient.
Once all are checked in, Net Control will turn it over to the first check in and start to “Talk About” what they have to say. Once done making their comment they pass to the next person and so on. At any time during the comments a person can contact another check in during their turn for direct communication with the another check-in.
When the bottom of the list is reached, Net Control will take over and call for more check-ins and the process starts over with the new check-ins starting first. There will be no strict time limit, stations can check out at any time, even in and out. Two hours is recommended as a maximum. When Net Control feels the net is slowing down, a call for final check-ins will be made and if none heard, there will be a call for final comments.
The idea is for a directed “rag chew” type of net. Just something different. This idea is borrowed from the Rochester net that Is held on 3.972 on Tuesday and Thursday night.
2 Meter Net
Sundays 9:30am to 10amFormat: Check-Ins Only
75 Meter Net
Sundays 10am to 10:30amFrequency (HF): 3.993mhz LSB, +/- QRM
Format: Check-Ins Only
Philadelphia ARES
Sundays 8pm to 9pmFormat: Directed Net; see above
Hosted by Philadelphia County ARES
DENn Digital Education Net for Newbies
Tuesdays 8pm to 9pm (or whenever net ends)Format: Directed Net with an Online (Zoom) Channel as well
Tune in to learn and try digital modes for ham radio. Topics often include things such as SSTV, FlDIGI Software, RTTY, THOR, Packet, and more!
Newbies are welcome and encouraged!