WHAT ARE RADIO NETS AND WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THEM

DIRECTED NET: A directed net is a formal net that has a set of rules or net directives and has a specified station (person) in charge called the Net Control Station (NCS), or Net Control operator (NCO), many times simply referred to as “Net Control”, that manages the operation of the net for a given session.

UNDIRECTED NET: An undirected net is an informal net and can be held in the midst of other normal frequency traffic. Undirected net participants may converse directly with each other and there may or may not be a specified net control operator (station). If a net control is selected from the group, that station can set the level of formality for the net. (the only example, that I can think of this type of net would be the 625 Freaky Frequency Friday net.

CHECK-IN NET:  Check-in nets, are a directed net and are a on the air, scheduled time and frequency radio meeting place for GMRS operators to learn and practice radio communication skills, test their equipment, and share information, it also allows you to get familiar with the other operators. That way in the event of an actual emergency effective use of radio communication is second nature. ERC (Emergency Radio Communication) NETS: are check-in nets.

ROUNDTABLE NET: A roundtable net is usually also a directed net. The control operator takes check-ins then shares information on a specific topic, then opens it up to the operators (in check in order), for their ideas, opinions and perspectives on that specific topic. It is more a discussion-oriented net where the goal is to give everyone an equal opportunity to contribute.

RAG CHEW SESSIONS: Usually just start up because someone said their call sign, asked for a signal report, which started a long enjoyable conversation sometimes with just two operators, but the best ones are when multiple operators join in.

SIMPLEX NET: Simplex operation means the radio stations are communicating with each other directly, on the same frequency. Both stations take turns transmitting and receiving on the same frequency with no repeater or other device in between. It is a good net to test your range in the event that the repeater(s) go down, and cell phones go down and you need to communicate in an emergency situation. It is a good idea to know who you could reach out to if this happens

462.575 PL 141.3 NETS

• SUNDAY 8:00 PM — LV EAST STAKE ERC GMRS NET — 1^ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH This net starts on 575, then moves to 600, then to 725

462.600 PL 141.3 NETS

• SUNDAY 8:00 PM — LV EAST STAKE ERC GMRS NET — 1ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH This net starts on 575, then moves to 600, then to 725 UNSURE IF THIS NET STILL MOVES TO 600

462.625 PL 141.3 NETS

• MONDAY 7:15 PM — LANCE’S 625 CHECK-IN NET
• 3^rd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH 7:00 PM — SIMPLEX NET — Meet on the repeater before moving to simplex
• WEDNESDAY 7:15 PM — 625 TRIVIA NET
• FRIDAY (USUALLY ABOUT 9 PM) — FREAKY FREQUENCY FRIDAY — This isn’t really a net just a set time to ragchew
• 2^ND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 3 PM — MAN, FIRE, MEAT ROUNDTABLE – This net is on hiatus until further notice

462.700 PL 100.0 NETS

• SUNDAY 7 PM – SPRING MOUNTAIN STAKE ERC GMRS NET
• THURSDAY 7:15 PM – 700 CHECK-IN/INFORMATIONAL NET
• EVERY OTHER SATURDAY 7 PM – NEW LICENSEE NET (BEGINNING 9-21-24)

462.725 PL 141.3 NETS

• SUNDAY 8:00 PM — LV EAST STAKE ERC GMRS NET — 1^ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH This net starts on 575, then moves to 600, then to 725
• MONDAY 8:30 PM — VIKING WARD ERC GMRS NET
• MONDAY 8:45 PM — PARADISE STAKE ERC GMRS NET
• MONDAY 9 PM — SOUTHERN NEVADA ERC GMRS NET   
• SATURDAY 8:30 AM — SOUTHERN NEVADA ERC GMRS NET