Radio Nets
Nets on GMRS are just like Amateur Radio nets, that wikipedia describes as: an "on-the-air" gathering of amateur radio operators. Most nets convene on a regular schedule and specific frequency, and are organized for a particular purpose, such as relaying messages, discussing a common topic of interest, in severe weather (for example, during a Skywarn activation), emergencies, or simply as a regular gathering of friends for conversation
It's worth reading that wikipedia page before joining a net, but the rule of thumb is, there will be someone in charge of the net who will control traffic, faciliate checkins, control who speaks when, and deal with any chaos or confusion that comes along.
SWCRS Tech Net
Wednesday at 8:00 PM on Lookout 675 (Linked to Southwest Community Radio System)
Held Wednesdays, bring whatever radio related questions you might have for the net. The format of this net is back and forth, with the NCO calling for questions and then delegating them to folks on the air to chime in on. Like the Southwest Regional Net, this net opens with a portion for announcements relevant to the system or local area.
Southwest Regional Net
Sundays at 5 PM Mountain - Early Check-In at 4:30 PM on Lookout 675 (Linked to Southwest Community Radio System)
Join people from all over the Southwest Regional Repeater system in this fun get together.
The "roll call" list you hear is built from the previous week's check-ins. If you are not currently on the list, there is an opportunity to check-in for the first time after the roll-call is complete; you will then be added to the roll for the following week. Because the list is growing fast and we only have an hour to check people in, if you don't check-in for three weeks after being added, your name will be dropped from the roll. You can always be added back to the roll call later by waiting until new member check-ins are called. If you want to check-in but don't want to participate in the weekly net topic, you can check-in before the net begins at 4:30 PM. You will count as a check-in and not be called on during the regular roll call.
Tuesday 7:25 on the 725
Tuesdays Nights at 7:25 PM on Metro 600
The Tuesday night "7:25 on the 725" net is also linked to the Metro 600 repeater. If you check-in to the net and are told you have a poor signal, try switching to the opposite repeater and seeing if your signal improves. The Metro 600 and Mesta 725 repeaters are linked on Net nights from 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM.
Tuesday 7:25 on the 725
Tuesday Nights at 7:25pm on Mesta 725 (Extreme wide-area coverage)
The Tuesday night "7:25 on the 725" net is also linked to the Metro 600 repeater. If you check-in to the net and are told you have a poor signal, try switching to the opposite repeater and seeing if your signal improves. The Metro 600 and Mesta 725 repeaters are linked on Net nights from 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM.
Friday Night Live on 19!
Every Friday at 9:00 PM on GMRS Channel 19
There is a national movement to hold a Friday night simplex net on 462.650 MHz (GMRS Channel 19) at 9:00 PM local time. Come enjoy the fun of making contacts without the use of a repeater. Program 462.650 MHz into your radio without any CTCSS or DCS codes and without a repeater offset, and reach out and see who is listening!
