Everything Ham Radio Podcast

In this episode we talk about Nets Kinds of Nets Formal or Direct Net – This type of net is used in any large disaster or event, typically used in public service events like Parades, Races, Walk-a-thons, etc. This type of net is controlled by normally one person, the net control. Anyone that is participating in the net must ask permission before they talk on the net. Informal or Indirect Net – This type of net is used as a standby type net. A lot of times this type of net is used as an early Skywarn net. the bad weather hasn't made it to your county yet but you still want spotters to be aware of whats going on, and maybe even moving towards where they normally spot from. This type of net has a net control, but you don't have to ask permission to talk to someone. They are there in case the net needs to change gears into a formal net and still keep some kind of log as to whats going on. There are nets on pretty much any frequency or band. The major difference between HF and VHF/UHF nets are that HF nets are m