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Focus Slide. Net Control Station Training Course 2 0 0 8. H a n d o u t s. The Net Control Station Handbook Sample NCS sheet. Official Net Names. Metro Area ARES Net The Pottawattamie County ARES NET. Pott. Co. NET Back-up Frequencies. Primary 145.29 Mhz (-) Repeater in Glenwood

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  1. Focus Slide Net Control Training 2008

  2. Net Control Station Training Course 2 0 0 8

  3. H a n d o u t s • The Net Control Station Handbook • Sample NCS sheet Net Control Training 2008

  4. Official Net Names Metro Area ARES Net The Pottawattamie County ARES NET Net Control Training 2008

  5. Pott. Co. NET Back-up Frequencies • Primary • 145.29 Mhz (-) Repeater in Glenwood • 442.025 Mhz (+) Repeater in Minden • 147.00 Mhz (-) Repeater in Omaha These are linked together. • Repeater output – 146.82 Simplex Net Control Training 2008

  6. Back-up Repeater Coverage • Circles represent 30 mile radius • Pott. Co. outlined in green • Repeater link line is dotted red Net Control Training 2008

  7. Douglas County Backup • 147.00 (+/-) Repeater in Omaha • 145.450 (-) Repeater • Repeater output: 146.940 Simplex Net Control Training 2008

  8. Net Managers • Greg Ross, NØGR • 712-566-2698 • Email: n0gr@arrl.net • Darwin Piatt, W9HZC • Email: w9hzc@cox.net Page 8 Net Control Training 2008

  9. NCS Schedule • Net manager will arrange the schedule • If you need to change the date you are scheduled, that is your responsibility • Call someone on the list • Advise the Net Manager of the change Net Control Training 2008

  10. K Ø P O TK Ø N C SK Ø M M R • The Pottawattamie County ARES organization vanity call sign • Metro Area ARES Net call sign • To be used for the formal ARES net • Public service events, etc. • EOC (for Pott. Co.) • Field Day from the EOC Net Control Training 2008

  11. The Formal ARES Net • Is a directed net • Use KØNCS/KØPOT call sign • All communications go through NCS • NCS is the structure for the net • Intended as a training tool • Handles ARES & Club announcements • “Formal written traffic” handled here. Net Control Training 2008

  12. Break “Tags” • Answer • Question • Info • Priority • Medical • Emergency • Your Call Sign page 5 Net Control Training 2008

  13. Break “Tags” • Precede these with the word “Break” because often the repeater cuts off the first syllable of a transmission. • These are on the Pottcoares Website under Forms • Some preambles are also downloadable and in the same place. Net Control Training 2008

  14. Formal Written Traffic • A numbered message with a priority attached • Priorities: • Routine- -most common, lowest priority • Welfare- -about someone’s health or welfare (well being) • Priority- -time sensitive. Handle immediately • Emergency- -Life and property at stake. Handle immediately • You give the “net report” in this format during net • More complete NTS training available. Net Control Training 2008

  15. The Informal/Comment Net Invites comments • Gives people a chance to talk • Can go in the direction people want it to go • NCS merely facilitates comments • Have some fun with it Net Control Training 2008

  16. The Net Preambles • State the purpose of the Net • Include the scheduled Net times • Gives the listener an invitation to check into the net. • Type of net • Answers most of the FAQs the newcomer may have Net Control Training 2008

  17. Net Business Items • Check-ins • Priority - - (P) • Announcements - - (A) • Informals - - (I) • In and Out - - (I/O) • Formal Traffic - - (T) • Rechecks - - (R) • Questions - - (Q) • Training - - (Tr) Net Control Training 2008 Page 2

  18. Preparing to call the net  Decide the check-in procedure?  Locate preambles for the Net  Locate name list  Gather any announcements you may have  Check if your rig is operating properly  Possibly do a “radio check”  Set up to record the net (optional) Page 3 Net Control Training 2008

  19. Check-in Requests • Vary the procedure • Ask for something • Remember to repeat your check-in request from time to time during net • Other ideas ? ? ? ? Net Control Training 2008

  20. Good Practices for Nets • Start on time • Have a solid and readable signal • Prepare for the net • Equipment set-up • Be flexible! Net Control Training 2008

  21. Page 9 Net Control Training 2008

  22. Sample NCS tracking sheet Excel version on website Page 4 Net Control Training 2008

  23. Actual Net Session Page 4 Net Control Training 2008 Excel Document

  24. Training Topics • Short 2-5 minute presentations done by an ARES trainer during net time. • Topics include: • Reporting an incident via cell phone • Communications Emergency • Hazardous materials - how to protect yourself • The use of phonetics and black horse code • Go-kits • Use of Tactical call signs. • 2 meter simplex frequencies • Types of nets • Amber alerts • Plain language communications • Break “tags” • State emergency frequencies www.pottcoares.org Training tab Net Control Training 2008

  25. Net Report Content • Give message a number (e.g. 147 routine) • Date of net session • QNI (Total # of check-ins) • QTC (Total numbered messages passed on the net) • QTC counts if passed on net time. • Indicate end of message Page 8 Net Control Training 2008

  26. Repeater Status ●Closed- -to normal Amateur use. Only to be used for a specific purpose. ●Semi-open (semi-closed)- -repeater is being used for an event, but stations can make calls and move off frequency. ●Open- -for any normal Amateur use. No restrictions on repeater use. Net Control Training 2008 Page 8 of manual

  27. The Call-up Net • A net called to see who can help with what equipment and what times they can help • It is called up at the request of the EC or designee • Goal is to compile a list of the above items for the EC. • Go to Stand-by or Call-up net preamble on page 6 of the NCS Manual Cards Net Control Training 2008

  28. Program your radio for your group • Group #1 145.150 MHz Simplex • Group #2 146.460 MHz Simplex • Group #3 147.540 MHz Simplex • Power setting: LOW Net Control Training 2008 Break

  29. Special Nets • Outside of regular scheduled nets: • may be asked to call a “stand-by” net • a Winter Storm/ Road condition Net • Pride Week Parade/ MS Bike Rides • coordinating relief efforts out in the field (may involve 47.42 Mhz work also). • maintaining a call-log as part of duties (OMMRS) • taking a shift at NCS, e.g. tornado, flood, etc. • 2 hrs with a break • 4 hours is considered max • 6 hours self-destruct sequence begins Net Control Training 2008 Page 7 of manual

  30. Scenario # 1 Scenario #1 Station is very noisy and you can’t get the call sign or any useful information from the transmissions you are hearing through the repeater. ? Net Control Training 2008

  31. Scenario # 2 Scenario #2 • Repeater is down and is not available for the Net. ? Net Control Training 2008

  32. Scenario # 3 • You asked for check-ins A thru M. Someone with a “Z” suffix checks in out of sequence. • What would you do? ? Net Control Training 2008

  33. Scenario # 4 Scenario #4 • An unidentified station with a good signal intermittently transmits music during the Net making communications difficult if not impossible. ? Net Control Training 2008

  34. Scenario # 5 Scenario #5 • Using the following information, put together a net report in the form a of a “formal message” to be given to the Net Manager during net time. • QNI = 15 • QTC = 1 • Net report for net on today’s date Net Control Training 2008

  35. Scenario # 6 Scenario #6 • You get a call from the EC asking you to call a “Call-up” net on the repeater from your home. • Details are sketchy, but you know that there has been a confirmed tornado touchdown and a several block area has been affected. • What preparations would you make before calling the net? • Write your preamble for this net ? Net Control Training 2008

  36. Where can I go from here? • Sunday Night ARES Net (94 & 3982KHz) • Iowa 75 Meter Net (3970 Khz) • Nebraska Storm Net (3982 KHz) • National Weather Nets Net Control Training 2008

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  38. Net Control Training 2008

  39. Net Exercise (Packet slides) Net Control Training 2008

  40. Refer to your role Card • Moderators for: • Group #1 NCS Go to ____________________ Participants go to _______________ Net frequency: 145.150 simplex • Group #2 NCS Go to _____________________ Participants ____________________ Net frequency: 146.460 simplex • Group #3 NCS Go to _____________________ Participants go to ________________ Net frequency: 147.540 simplex Net Control Training 2008

  41. EXERCISE CARDS Net Control Training 2008

  42. You are NCS for Group #1 (See exercise moderator for your packet) 1 Group #1 (145.150 simplex) Net Control Training 2008

  43. You are NCS for Group #2 (See exercise moderator for your packet) 1 Group #2 (146.460 simplex) Net Control Training 2008

  44. You are NCS for Group #3 (See exercise moderator for your packet) 1 Group #3 (147.540 simplex) Net Control Training 2008

  45. Net Activities for your station • Volunteer to be backup NCS (prepare to copy check-ins along with your NCS for your group) • You have the following announcement for the net: • Club meeting next Friday at 7:00PM at the Red Cross in Omaha • After Net closes, compare check-in numbers with the Net Control Station Group #3 (147.540 simplex) 3 Net Control Training 2008

  46. Net Activities for your station • Volunteer to be backup NCS (prepare to copy check-ins along with your NCS for your group) • You have the following announcement for the net: • Club meeting next Friday at 7:00PM at the Red Cross in Omaha • After Net closes, compare check-in numbers with the Net Control Station Group #1 (145.150 simplex) 3 Net Control Training 2008

  47. Net Activities for your station • Volunteer to be backup NCS (prepare to copy check-ins along with your NCS for your group) • You have the following announcement for the net: • Club meeting next Friday at 7:00PM at the Red Cross in Omaha • After Net closes, compare check-in numbers with the Net Control Station Group #2 (146.460 simplex) 3 Net Control Training 2008

  48. Net Activities for your station: • Check into the net using your call sign. • Ask for an informal contact with one of the other stations on the net. (ask if you can call them on the phone after net) • Ask for a repeat of the Club meeting announcement • Announcement you have for the net: • 10 Kilometer run needs Amateur Radio operators to monitor the progress of the run. 2 meter handhelds. • Contact me at (give a bogus email address and phone number) 2 Group #1 (145.150 simplex) Net Control Training 2008

  49. Net Activities for your station: • Check into the net using your call sign. • Ask for an informal contact with one of the other stations on the net. (ask if you can call them on the phone after net) • Ask for a repeat of the Club meeting announcement • Announcement you have for the net: • 10 Kilometer run needs Amateur Radio operators to monitor the progress of the run. 2 meter handhelds. • Contact me at (give a bogus email address and phone number) 2 Group #2 (146.460 simplex) Net Control Training 2008

  50. Net Activities for your station: • Check into the net using your call sign. • Ask for an informal contact with one of the other stations on the net. (ask if you can call them on the phone after net) • Ask for a repeat of the Club meeting announcement • Announcement you have for the net: • 10 Kilometer run needs Amateur Radio operators to monitor the progress of the run. 2 meter handhelds. • Contact me at (give a bogus email address and phone number) Group #3 (147.540 simplex) 2 Net Control Training 2008

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