RI ARES Net Schedule
Every Tuesday at 7:30 there will be a net.
1st Tuesday of the month – Repeater Net
2nd Tuesday of the month – Simplex Net
3rd Tuesday of the month – Repeater Net
4th Tuesday of the month – HF Net
5th Tuesday of the month (when there is one) – Alternating 10m SSB and 6m FM Net
RI ARES VHF Net
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7:30 on the NB1RI Repeater Network and sometimes simulcast on the Quahog Repeater Network.
Exercise and fun drills for emergency practice, including traffic handling, emergency power, and other things… ideas welcome.
This net uses NetLogger and all stations are welcome to monitor check-ins by selecting the RI ARES VHF Repeater Net starting at about 7:30
Open to all licensed operators
Net Manager – Scott WX1X
RI ARES VHF Simplex Net
The RI ARES VHF Simplex Net is held every 2nd Tuesday of the month on 147.420 MHz. Check ins will be taken starting at 7:30pm.
All licensed amateur operators are are welcome.
Please note that this net uses Relay Stations to assist in the functioning of the net. If you cannot hear the net control station, or the net control operator cannot hear you, please await a relay to check in. A relay will get to you. If you are asked to relay, please perform the requested task and return control back to Net Control.
Net Manager – Scott WX1X
RI ARES HF Net
The HF net is held every 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm local on 3.980 MHz +/- 5 KHz
This net uses NetLogger and all stations are welcome to monitor check-ins by selecting the RI ARES HF Net starting at about 7:25.
All appropriately licensed amateur stations are welcome to join.
Please note that this net uses Relay Stations to assist in the functioning of the net. If you cannot hear the net control station, or the net control operator cannot hear you, please await a relay to check in. A relay will get to you. If you are asked to relay, please perform the requested task and return control back to Net Control.
Net Manager – Scott WX1X
RI ARES 10m/6m Net
This net is held on the 5th Tuesday of the month in months that have a 5th Tuesday. The net alternates between 10m SSB and 6m FM.
Please note that this net uses Relay Stations to assist in the functioning of the net. If you cannot hear the net control station, or the net control operator cannot hear you, please await a relay to check in. A relay will get to you. If you are asked to relay, please perform the requested task and return control back to Net Control.
The 10m Net will be held on the 5th Tuesday in October of 2023, April of 2024, and October of 2024, in the Novice/Technician phone band between 28.300-28.500 MHz. We will attempt to use 28.42 and may move up or down the band in 2-5 kHz increments until we find an open frequency to run the net.
The 6m Net will be held on the 5th Tuesday in August of 2023, January 2024, July of 2024, and December of 2024, in the lower 6m FM Simplex sub-band. We will attempt to use 51.520 MHz but may move up in 20 kHz increments until we find an open frequency to run the net. This net is intended to expose members to the kinds of propagation they may experience when using frequencies licensed by some of our partners.
The nets will continue to rotate every other 5th Tuesday of the month.
RI SKYWARN Net
Every Wednesday at 1900 on the NB1RI Network or alternatively on the 146.76 KR1RI Scituate repeater.
During severe weather events the net activates at least daily at 1900 and more often as needed.
Open to all licensed operators
Net Manager – Martin N1JMA
Other Emergency Service Nets
The Maritime Mobile Service Net
Operational every day from 12:00pm until 9:00pm Eastern Standard Time, and from 12:00pm until 10:00pm Eastern Daylight Time, on the 20 meter *Global Emergency Center Of Activity frequency of 14.300 MHz as outlined by the International Radio Union.
All amateur radio operators are invited to participate simply by checking in. If you have a phone patch at your station, please tell the net control station and he/she will certainly try to put you to work!
Other Local Nets
RI Swap and Sell Net
A place where amateur operators can swap and sell items
Every Saturday morning at 0900 on the NB1RI Repeater Network.
Nets runs on the 145.17 Cumberland repeater while the network is unlinked.
The net is followed by a broadcast of ARRL Audio News
Net Managers – Dan KA1BNO and Steve AA1PQ