An amateur radio net, ham net, or simply net, is an “on-the-air” gathering of amateur radio operators. Nets are low-stress opportunities to test your equipment and practice your abilities.
“Now What?” Net
Specifically for those who just got their license and are asking, “now what?”
(Net managers: Kathryn Catherwood KI7RNU & Joyce Schiavone K9JOY)
Mondays
7:00 pm PT
145.450 MHz (123Hz tone)
You can email them at nowwhat@valleyradioclub.org.
VRC Tech Net
This net is specifically designed for asking and answering amateur radio-related questions and practicing our skills.
(Net manager: Jim Howell W7EZN)
Tuesdays
7:00 pm PT
146.72 MHz (100Hz tone) on the VRC repeater
Digital Radio Net
This net is to discuss all things related to APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) and Packet communication.
(Net manager: John Simpson AI7BQ)
Wednesdays
8:00 pm PT
146.72 MHz (100Hz tone) on the VRC 2m repeater
“Up the Crick” Net
This net provides a place for Technician and higher class hams to “learn the ropes” on an HF band.
(Net manager: Matt Cecil AF7LB)
Thursdays
7:30 pm PT
28.450 MHz
Fun with Morse Code
This net is to provide practice and feedback to those who are learning Morse code. It’s a great place to go slow but get it right.
(Net manager: Scott Rosenfeld N7JI)
Thursdays
8:30 pm PT
28.450 MHz
Friday Lunchtime Net
A nice way to cap off the week and catch up with friends.
(Net manager: Gary Hale AG7TH)
Fridays
12:00 pm PT
146.72 MHz (100Hz tone) on the VRC 2m repeater
2m SSB Get-together
Does your 2m radio do SSB? If so, join us for this informal get-together!
(Net manager: Mike Ashmore, WA6OEM)
Saturdays
9:00 am PT
144.200 MHz Upper Side Band
Saturday Halftime Simplex Net
How far will your signal go?
(Net manager: Jim Howell W7EZN)
Saturdays
12:00 pm (PT)–or if there is a University of Oregon Ducks football game, it will start during half-time
147.42 MHz simplex (this is the Valley Club’s go-to simplex frequency).
W7ARD 6 Meter Net
This net provides practice setting up and operating on 6 meters FM, and a venue for an open exchange among friends.
(Net manager: Gary Hale AG7TH)
Saturdays
7:00 pm PT
53.030 MHz, -1.7 MHz (-1700 kHz) repeater offset, (100Hz tone) on the VRC 6m repeater
160 Meter Chat
If you have an antenna that will tune up on the Top Band, come join us and let’s communicate!
(Net manager: Gary Hale AG7TH)
Saturdays
10:00 pm PT
1.895 MHz LSB (tune around if the frequency is already occupied)
Sunday Night Schmooze
Come prepared to talk about most anything.
(Manager: Scott Rosenfeld N7JI)
Sundays
8:00 pm PT
28.450 MHz
