Principles Of Amateur Radio Net Control

Types of Net

Open Net – Stations call each other directly to pass traffic

Directed Net – Stations call only net control directly, go direct only with net control permission

Net Control…

• must have a commanding signal
• is in charge of the net
• activates and assigns resources
• must keep track of resources
• assigns tactical calls
• keeps a good log
• has a clear speaking voice
• controls his or her tone of voice
• has good command of the English language
• can handle physical and mental stress for long periods
• can listen and respond in a noisy/chaotic environment
• has good hearing
• writes legibly
• enforces net discipline
• uses tactical calls
• uses plain English – no “10” codes or “Q” signals
• uses standard phonetics
• performs welfare checks
• thinks before keying
• is as concise as possible
• knows how to operate the radio
• frequently identifies name and reason for the net
• transmits only facts, not conjecture
• takes frequent breaks
• when transmitting, key up, take a breath, then talk.