Following the routine RACES Net, but no sooner than 8:15PM, Wednesday nights on 145.150(-), 100Hz CTCSS

1. Remember to indicate that it is a routine ARES net

2. Keep a record of check-ins, & pass on to N8RXX

3. Limit traffic to information/questions pertaining to ARES/RACES/Skywarn.

4. All stations must check-in themselves. One check-in cannot request that you also check-in someone else.

5. If something comes up, and you cannot run the nets on your scheduled night, contact some of the other NCSs on the schedule & try to arrange to swap dates with them. It is your responsibility to find a qualified replacement.

1. Turn off CTCSS for the net if possible. If not, indicate that the repeater requires 100Hz CTCSS. Don’t forget to turn it back on after the net!

2. To speed up check-ins, do a quick roll-call of stations who checked into the routine RACES net prior to accepting general check-ins.

3. Stations checking into the net should check-in during the net! Check-ins before or after the net should be politely refused. Make a final check-in invitation before closing the net.

4. Allow a time for portable/mobile check-ins only to occur during the net.

5. If any station does not check-in exactly as requested, use your discretion in asking them to provide the missing info ("Got you checked in, N8MWD. Could I get your first name, please?"). It is important that people get into the habit of paying attention to what the NCS says…

Notes

In an emergency ARES or SKYWARN activation in Washtenaw county, we will operate on the 145.150 N8DUY repeater in Ann Arbor. 146.920 (-), 146.580MHz simplex could also be utilized, as could other frequencies and repeater assets, if necessary.

In addition to the above guidelines, the following is a sample ARES script you could use if you don’t want to speak extemporaneously! I hope though that you’ll use it sparingly.

Good luck, have fun, and thanks for running the net!

Doug Cox, N8ZLR