Amateur Radio Operators periodically run "nets" on designated days and on pre-determined frequencies. The "nets" are typically oriented around a specific topic (eg. Emergency Traffic Handling, Disaster Scenarios, Digital Modes, etc.) Some of the nets below are consistantly running high-turnout nets and are designed around ARES scenarios. Plan on checking into these nets (or at least listening to them) when time permits as they are helpful to ARES personnel.
| The following are all
Digital Nets (Olivia, MT63, etc.) All Nets are Upper Side Band Unless Otherwise Specified |
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| Net Name/Purpose | Time/Days | Frequency/Tone | Modes Used |
| NBEMS Learning Net | 8:00pm Each Tuesday | 147.270 FM | |
| Ohio Digital Net | Tues. 7:45pm ET | 3.5845 Primary 7.072 Alternate |
Olivia 8/500 |
| Michigan Digital Traffic Net | Tues. 8:00pm ET Thurs. 8:00pm ET Sat. 8:00pm ET |
3.585 Primary 7.043 Alternate |
Olivia 8/500 |
| Voice of America | Sat. 0930 UTC Sat. 1600 UTC Sun. 0230 UTC Sun. 1930 UTC |
5.745 17.860 5.745 15.670 |
MFSK32 MFSK64 MFSK64L |
| New York NBEMS | Sat. 1500 UTC | 7.036 | Olivia 8/500 MT63 |
| US East NBEMS | Wed. 0000 UTC | 7.036 | Olivia 8/500 |
| SATURN Southern States | Sat. 1600 UTC | 14.065 | Olivia 8/500 |
| Minnestota ARES | Thurs. 0200 UTC | 3.583.50 | Olivia 8/500 |
| Arkansas NBEMS | Tues. 0000 UTC | 3.582 | Olivia 8/500 |
| Pennsylvania NBEMS (80m) | Sun. 9:30am ET | 3.583 | Olivia 8/500 |
| Pennsylvania NBEMS (40m) | Sun. 11:00am ET | 7.072.5 | Olivia 8/500 |
| California NBEMS | Wed. 8:30pm PT | 3.584.0 | PSK 125 |
Please note that these are working nets! As every good Amateur Radio Operator know, listen first, and practice on your own or with a friend before showing up to a net and attempting to pass/handle voice/digital traffic.
If you have questions or need assistance, please seek out a local group, or contact us. Elmers will be glad to assist new amateurs with procedures or equipment.