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Sunday
Texas State Militia Net
Simply put, the Texas State Militia is a network of lawfully organized reserve militias in the state of Texas. Our members are normal Americans who have sworn an oath to defend the Constitution, and the life, liberty, and property of all Texans.
7PM CST (1200 GMT)
General Informational Net
General discussion net for the South Coast Reflector hosted by David – KC5YTX
8PM CST (1300 GMT)
Monday
Clear Node Net
ClearNode is a pre-configured Raspberry Pi based AllStar, EchoLink & Digital Modes simplex node with an integrated low power UHF (or VHF) FM radio transceiver. Digital modes now include DMR, P25, YSF, FCS and NXDN.
8PM CST (0100 GMT)
Tuesday
ARES Net
Our commitment is to the people of Montgomery County. We provide communications support during emergency incidents and non-emergency events “when all else fails”.
Should there be any type of event or incident, ARES of Montgomery County Texas has expert HAM Radio operators using VHF, UHF and HF bands to ensure communications when conventional communication systems do not function, e.g., internet, cellular. We work closely with local disaster relief partners including FEMA, Red Cross, Food Banks, and emergency services.
8PM CST (0100 GMT)
Wednesday
Newsline
Amateur Radio Newsline™ is a free service to the amateur radio community. We produce a weekly audio news bulletin called a “QST” or “bulletin of interest to radio amateurs” that is delivered by a downloadable MP3 audio file from our website or through a podcast subscription. Operations are supported primarily by voluntary donations from individual amateurs and amateur radio clubs.
7:30PM CST (1230 GMT)
LCARC Net
The Lake Conroe Amateir Radio Club is intended to help facilitate communication-related activities and promote amateur radio. We engage in activities throughout the year such as; contesting, VHF/UHF and HF Operations, antenna building, DIY projects, special event operations, and miscellaneous public service activities.
8PM CST (0100 GMT)
Friday
SCR Net *****Is On Hold****
This is the local Net of your very own South Coast Reflector
7PM CST (1200 GMT)
Saturday
Newsline
Amateur Radio Newsline™ is a free service to the amateur radio community. We produce a weekly audio news bulletin called a “QST” or “bulletin of interest to radio amateurs” that is delivered by a downloadable MP3 audio file from our website or through a podcast subscription. Operations are supported primarily by voluntary donations from individual amateurs and amateur radio clubs.
6PM CST (2300 GMT)
Trivia Net
Trivia has come to Ham Radio at 10 PM Central. Tune in and answer questions on a variety of subjects!
10PM CST (0300 GMT)
FAQ
Frequently Asked
What is a Net?
Nets are regularly scheduled on-the-air meetings of hams who have common interests — are among the oldest ham radio activities. The first net was probably formed as soon as two hams went on the air. Sometimes, the nets are strictly for pleasure, to discuss topics such as collecting things, playing radio chess, or pursuing awards. Other nets are more utilitarian, such as those for traffic handling, emergency services, and weather reporting.
NCS?
A net control station (NCS) initiates the net operations, maintains order, directs the net activities, and then terminates net operations in an orderly way.
How Do I Check In?
If you want to check in to a net, you register your call sign and location or status with the NCS. Be sure that you can hear the NCS clearly and that you can understand his or her instructions.
If you’re not a regular net member, wait until the NCS calls for visitors. When you check in, give your call sign once (phonetically if you’re using voice). If the NCS doesn’t copy your call sign the first time, repeat your call sign, or the NCS can ask one of the listening stations to relay your call sign.
Is there any emergency or priority traffic?
Some net control operators ask for emergency or priority traffic before proceeding with the net. Net control is not generally expecting to hear any emergency traffic, however, this statement serves as a reminder that emergency traffic always takes priority over net traffic. A net may be interrupted for emergency or priority traffic.