Philadelphia ARES - Net Procedure.
Frequencies
Phil-Mont Repeater
147.030 MHz (+offset 91.5 PL)
444.80 MHz (+offset 186.2 PL)
When control operators are available,
Echo-link node 29742, WU3I/L, is on the repeater.
Backup KB3IV/L
Before the Net starts.
NCS = Net Control Station
Have writing pad & pencils handy.
Use the log sheet to record check-in.
Instructions for the net control operator are, {in this style}, they are not to be read allowed.
Remember {LISTEN} is very important. Allow 10 seconds after the repeater
drops for a reply before you as the NCS re-transmits. Especially when giving
Echo-Link check-ins the delayed connect time they need.
A {PAUSE} lets the repeater time-out reset.
Fill in the Net Log sheet (available here) as you take check-ins.
For deployments use the Tactical Net Log
After the net please eMail the completed log to K3HWE@arrl.net
A printable version of this procedure is available.
For those that prefer it here is a printable version of the longer formal version.
NCS should be on frequency and announce the upcoming net 5 Minutes before the Net commences.
Script for the Philadelphia ARES Net.
This is {NCS Callsign}calling the Philadelphia Amateur Radio Emergency Services Net.
My name is {Your name} and I am Net Control.
This IS a directed net. All Amateur Radio Operators are welcome to check in.
Please state your CALL, NAME, and LOCATION when checking in.
Is there any EMERGENCY or PRIORITY traffic?
{LISTEN 10 seconds}
{Acknowledge stations; and copy traffic, if any.} or {No check-ins.}
{NCS Callsign}, net control, Standing by for Philadelphia ARES Echo-Link check-ins only.
{LISTEN 15 seconds}
{Take check-ins and acknowledge them.}
{NCS Callsign}, net control, Standing by for mobile or QRP Philadelphia ARES check-ins
{LISTEN 10 seconds}
{Take check-ins and acknowledge them.}
{NCS Callsign}, net control, Standing by for any Philadelphia ARES check-ins
{LISTEN 10 seconds}
{Take check-ins and acknowledge them.}
{Net Control will make any announcements and poll each check-in for any comments.}
{NCS Callsign}, net control, Standing by for any additional Philadelphia ARES check-ins
{LISTEN 10 seconds}
{Take additional check-ins and acknowledge them.}
There were _____ check-ins to the Philadelphia ARES Net this evening.
{Optional.}
This net is scheduled every Sunday evening at 9:00 PM on the Phil_Mont Repeater
147.030 MHz (+offset 91.5 PL)
444.80 MHz (+offset 186.2 PL)
When control operators are available,
Echolink node 29742, WU3I/L, is on the repeater, with KB3IV/L as backup.
Additional information about Philadelphia ARES can be found on the web at "http://www.harcnet.org/aresindex".
This is {your call sign}, net control, closing the Philadelphia ARES Net and returning the repeater to regular usage.
Thank you for checking-in and Good Night.
END OF NET