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What is a NET ?\u00a0\u00a0 A \u201cHAM RADIO NET\u201d<\/strong> is defined as:\u00a0 An “on-the-air” gathering of amateur radio operators.<\/p>\n For Ham Operators, the use of NETS has been an integral part of the hobby, since we began communicating with each other over the airwaves.<\/p>\n The majority of NETS, take place on the HF (High Frequency) bands.\u00a0 There are of course, many local nets that run via repeaters, or via VHF or UHF frequencies.<\/p>\n The content of the nets is as varied as the Ham Operators who participate in them.\u00a0 There are Traffic nets, for handling messages being sent via ham radio all around the globe.\u00a0 There are Worked All States Nets, for those attempting to contact and confirm QSO\u2019s with all fifty states.\u00a0 Similarly, there are DX Nets, where participants can check in, and attempt to communicate with DX stations around the world. There are also many casual, \u201crag chew\u201d nets, where participants join in, and share events in their lives or the hobby, which each other.<\/p>\n The NET itself, is an organized event, with one operator serving as the Net Control station, and keeping things running smoothly.\u00a0 Most NETS are \u201cdirected\u201d events, using a Net Control Stations, or an NCS.\u00a0 Net Controls are a critical part of a successful net. Especially for Public Safety Nets, like the Hurricane Net.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/mohawkarc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/NCS-Operator-2.jpg” title_text=”NCS Operator” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ admin_label=”Net Control Operator”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n As mentioned, the area of focus of the numerous NETS, is amazingly diverse, and far beyond the ones mentioned above.\u00a0 They differ in MODE: SSB, CW, AM, DIGITAL. They vary in GEOGRAPHY: World Wide.\u00a0 They have a WIDE variety of topics and areas of interest, from Antique Equipment to YL International.<\/p>\n If you have an area of interest, there is most likely a NET you can check into, or simply listen to, that meets your interest.<\/p>\n Below are some links where you can peruse a list of HF NETS by Topic, Time, Frequency and location.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Have fun, and if you don\u2019t find one that meets your particular area of interest, start one !!\u00a0 \u00a0Also, if you GOOGLE Ham Radio Nets, there are several video demonstrations, where Hams actually conduct on the air examples of how NETS operate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”97px” custom_padding=”||79px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n HamNetList.com – Amateur HAM Radio Net Listings: HF Net List<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”92.4px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”56.5px”]<\/p>\n ARRL Net Directory Search<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”471px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”143px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||58px|||”]<\/p>\n Ham Radio HF Nets (qsl.net)<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”68.5px” custom_padding=”||0px|||”]<\/p>\n