Good evening, everyone and welcome.

This is [callsign], my name is _______ and I am now calling the Kershaw County Amateur Radio Club Net into session. I am Net Control and located in [city], South Carolina.

This net meets every Monday night at 8:00 PM local time. We operate on the Fort Jackson repeater using a frequency of 146.775 MHz with a negative offset and a PL tone of 156.7 Hz.

Immediately following this Net, please join us on the Simplex frequency of 146.46 MHz to give operators an opportunity to socialize and improve the operations of their ham radio equipment.

The purpose of this Net is to handle traffic into and out of the coverage area, exchange information, test the repeater operations, improve the operations of their ham radio equipment and enjoy each other's company.

If you have an emergency anytime during this Net, please state the word "Emergency" with your call sign phonetically and repeat as necessary. The frequency will be turned over to you and we will assist as needed. Emergency traffic pertains to the preservation of life or property.

If you have emergency traffic, please call Net Control NOW.

(Wait 10 seconds. Handle Emergency or Priority Traffic first, then move ahead to regular traffic.)

All licensed amateurs are invited and encouraged to participate in this Net. You do not have to be a club member to participate. You may also check us out on the web at KC4RC.COM to find repeater information and how you can become a supporter or member of the club.

This is a directed net. All non-emergency traffic will be handled once we have gone through regular check-in but before we have general discussion.

Tonight's topic of discussion will be: _______

This is [callsign], now calling for any KCARC Net Control Operators who are currently on air — please call Net Control now.

(Log in any known KCARC Net Control Operators and choose one to serve as alternate Net Control.)

This is [callsign], now calling for linked stations such as Echolink, Allstar, System Fusion and other similar modes.

When checking in, please call Net Control, let the repeater drop to avoid doubling with another station, then give your call sign phonetically, your name, location, and if you have traffic. Please speak CLEARLY and SLOWLY so that I can copy.

Linked stations please call Net Control NOW.

This is [callsign], now calling for short-time or international stations.

When checking in, please call Net Control, let the repeater drop, then give your call sign phonetically, your name, location, and if you have traffic. All traffic will be handled after rollcall is completed. Please speak CLEARLY and SLOWLY so that I can copy.

Short-time and international stations please call Net Control NOW.

This is [callsign], Net Control. We will now begin regular roll call. Roll call is called in alphabetical order based on the first letter of your call sign suffix. When checking in, please call Net Control, let the repeater drop, then give your call sign phonetically, your name, location, and if you have traffic. Please speak CLEARLY and SLOWLY so that I can copy.

This is [callsign], Net Control. We will now welcome the ALPHA through MIKE group. A through M call sign suffixes call Net Control NOW.

(Take check-ins and acknowledge. Thank them, call this group a second time, then move on.)

This is [callsign], Net Control. We will now welcome the NOVEMBER through ZULU group. N through Z call sign suffixes call Net Control NOW.

(Take check-ins and acknowledge. Thank them, call this group a second time, then move on.)

This is [callsign], Net Control now calling for any late stations — all stations Alpha through Zulu. A through Z suffixes call Net Control NOW.

(Run Late Stations.)

This is [callsign] — we will now handle all traffic before we get into general discussion.

(If no traffic, go directly into General Discussion.)

(After all traffic is passed, proceed to routine for Net Manager.)

This is [callsign], with one routine for the Net Manager.

(Wait for NET MANAGER to acknowledge. If he does not, email [email protected].)

Give the following information:

Date: _______   Time: _______

Number of Check-Ins: ___

Number of Messages: 1 + ___

Number of Announcements: ___

End of Message

This is [callsign]. We'll now start at the top of the roster and ask for comments. We will start with _______.

(Start at the top of the roster and work to the bottom of the list.)

This is [callsign], Net Control thanking everyone for participating and making this net possible. We give thanks to the folks providing and maintaining this repeater.

We invite you to come back every Monday night at 8:00 PM local time, when the Kershaw County Amateur Radio Club Net will be called back into session.

Immediately following this net, please join us on the Simplex frequency of 146.46 MHz to give operators an opportunity to socialize and improve the operations of their ham radio equipment.

73 Everyone.

This is [callsign], now clear and returning this frequency back to regular amateur use.

Revision: June 2024

MENU → 0-SQL → MENU → 5 → MENU → EXIT

Recommended starting value: 5. Raise to block RFI; lower to hear all transmissions.

MENU → 2 → MENU → Low or High → MENU → EXIT

Check upper-left corner: L = Low, blank = High.

MENU → 3 → MENU → OFF → MENU → EXIT

OFF allows the battery to always listen for incoming signals (RX).

Press the A/B button to toggle between upper and lower display

MENU → 7 → MENU → OFF → MENU → EXIT

OFF = one frequency receives/transmits. ON = both frequencies receive, one transmits. You will still see two frequencies on the screen. Use the A/B button to choose which frequency is active.

MENU → 8 (BEEP) → MENU → OFF → MENU → EXIT

MENU → 14 (VOICE) → MENU → OFF → MENU → EXIT

Take care not to choose CHI.

MENU → 5 → MENU → Wide or Narrow → MENU → EXIT

Change this if the other operator sounds "funny" or says you sound too low.

MENU → 1, 0 (item 10) → MENU → OFF → MENU → EXIT

If transmitting simplex and you can't hear the other radio (or they can't hear you), check items 10 and 11. If either is ON, your radio is acting like a repeater expecting sub-audible tones.

MENU → 1, 1 (item 11) → MENU → OFF → MENU → EXIT

MENU → 21 → MENU → FREQ → MENU → EXIT MENU → 22 → MENU → FREQ → MENU → EXIT

Only works in Memory Mode (orange VFO/MR button). Sets what shows on screen in Memory Mode: FREQ, NAME, or CH. New users should set both to FREQ.

MENU → 2, 3 (item 23) → MENU → ON → MENU → EXIT

BCL prevents you from transmitting over an active receive. Releases when the channel is clear.

MENU → 3, 2 (item 32) → MENU → SITE → MENU → EXIT

SITE = local alarm using the red side button. TONE or CODE transmit an alarm over the air.

MENU → 3, 9 (item 39) → MENU → OFF → MENU → EXIT

MENU → 4, 0 (item 40) → MENU → VFO or ALL → MENU → EXIT

VFO clears only channel options. ALL clears all settings and returns to factory defaults.

T- = Transmit  |  R- = Receive  |  Settings: 10 (R-DCS), 11 (R-CTCS), 12 (T-DCS), 13 (T-CTCS)

Both radios must be set to the same Digital or Analog tone setting. DCS and CTCS work equally well — there is no functional difference between PL 100.0 Hz and 91.5 Hz. DCS tones ending in "i" (inverted) are additional choices but some radios lack this feature. You must change both #10 & #12 or both #11 & #13 to the same setting as the other operator's radio. A "S" indicator will appear on screen when set. Remember to set these back to OFF after use so your radio functions normally next time.

Negative offset 0.600 MHz  |  PL Tone 156.7 Hz

Press orange VFO/MR button to select Frequency Mode (not Memory Mode) Type: 1 4 6 7 7 5 MENU → 1 → MENU → 10K → MENU → EXIT MENU → 13 (T-CTCS) → MENU → 156.7 Hz → MENU → EXIT

This sets the outgoing TX sub-audible tone so the repeater "hears" the signal that triggers it.

MENU → 2, 5 (item 25) → MENU → − (minus) → MENU → EXIT

Choose + , − , or OFF depending on the repeater's offset direction.

MENU → 2, 6 (item 26) → MENU → Type: 000.600 → MENU → EXIT

2m repeaters use 000.600 MHz offset. 70cm repeaters use 005.000 MHz offset.

MENU → 2, 7 (item 27) → MENU → Select next available channel # → MENU → MENU → EXIT

Note: Menu is pressed twice before EXIT on this final step to confirm the save.