Weekly Training Net
When: Every Wednesday at 8:30 PM
Check-ins: 439.800 MHz (Simplex)
Announcements: '47 Repeater — RX: 145.470 MHz / TX: 144.870 MHz / CTCSS: 100.0 Hz
PACT holds a weekly training net to help its members practice radio procedures, build confidence, and stay familiar with emergency communication operations.
While attendance is not required, regular participation is strongly encouraged.
Net Format
Check-ins are conducted on 439.800 MHz simplex, allowing members to practice on the same frequencies used during PACT activations.
Once check-ins are complete, all stations will switch to the '47 repeater for announcements, traffic, and the weekly training topic.
How to Check In
During the first portion of the net, Net Control will call for check-ins by each Provo Neighborhood District.
When your district is called:
- Wait for a pause.
- State your FCC call sign slowly and clearly using standard phonetics.
- Indicate whether or not you have traffic for the net.
- Wait for acknowledgment from Net Control.
Example:
Net Control: "All stations located in the North District, please check in."
Operator: "This is November-Seven-Bravo-Yankee-Uniform with no traffic."
If you have announcements, formal traffic, or information for the net, say "with traffic" instead of "with no traffic."
After your check-in has been acknowledged, remain on 439.800 MHz simplex until Net Control instructs all stations to switch to the '47 repeater.
If you indicate that you have traffic, Net Control will let you know when to speak. Remember, PACT nets are directed nets. Operators should wait to be recognized by Net Control before transmitting unless there is emergency traffic.
If you miss your district's check-in, wait until Net Control calls for late or missed check-ins.
PACT emergency operations primarily rely on simplex communications between operators and Net Control. Conducting weekly check-ins on simplex gives members regular practice using the same operating method that may be required during an activation.
Because Provo covers a large geographic area, it is normal for some stations to hear Net Control but not every other station—or vice versa. After check-ins are complete, the net transitions to the '47 repeater, allowing everyone to hear announcements, traffic, and the weekly training topic more reliably.
A double occurs when two or more stations transmit at the same time. When this happens, Net Control may not be able to clearly understand either station.
If you hear a double:
- Stop transmitting.
- Wait for Net Control to identify a station or request a repeat.
- Do not try to continue over another station.
Net Control may recognize part of a call sign and ask that station to transmit again.
"The station ending in Bravo-Yankee-Uniform, please repeat your callsign."
Brief pauses before transmitting help reduce doubles, especially during simplex check-ins.
Net Control Script
PACT training nets follow a structured format as outlined below.
Net Control Script
10 Minutes Before the Net
QST, QST, QST
This is station ________ with an announcement for all stations monitoring this frequency.
The Provo Auxiliary Communications Team Weekly Training Net will begin at 20:30 hours local time.
Check-ins will be taken on 439.800 MHz simplex.
After check-ins are complete, the remainder of the net will be conducted on the '47 repeater.
All stations interested in participating, please stand by until the net is called.
20:30 Hours — Start the Net
Calling the Provo Auxiliary Communications Team Weekly Training Net.
This is Net Control Station ________ and my transmitting location is the ________ Neighborhood in the ______ District.
The purpose of this net is to provide training for amateur radio operators and to become familiar with radio equipment and emergency communication procedures in Provo.
Check-ins will be taken on 439.800 MHz simplex. Once check-ins are complete, all stations will be directed to switch to the '47 repeater for announcements, traffic, and tonight's training topic.
This is a directed net. Please transmit ONLY as requested by Net Control.
We use the ARRL standard word BREAK for priority or emergency traffic only.
Is there any priority or emergency traffic for the net?
Check-Ins
Check-ins will now be taken by Provo Neighborhood District.
- North District (District 1)
- East District (District 2)
- West District (District 3)
- Northwest District (District 4)
- Central District (District 5)
- Stations from anywhere
(Pause after every three or four check-ins to acknowledge stations.)
Announcements, Traffic, & Training
The remainder of the net will be conducted on the '47 repeater.
The '47 repeater uses the following settings:
- Receive (Output): 145.470 MHz
- Transmit (Input): 144.870 MHz
- CTCSS Tone: 100.0 Hz
Please switch to the repeater now.
(Switch to the repeater & pause for 30 seconds.)
Is there anyone who was unable to check in on simplex who would like to check in now?
Net Agenda
- Announcements and Additional Business
- Scheduled Traffic
- Training Topic
Late or Missed Check-Ins
I will now call for any late or missed check-ins.
Please state your call sign slowly and clearly using standard phonetics.
Closing
Thank you to everyone who participated in tonight's training net.
This is station ________, Net Control for the Provo Auxiliary Communications Team Weekly Training Net, closing the net at ________ hours and returning the repeater to normal amateur radio use.