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.
Tuesday 7:00pm on the 700
Tuesday Nights at 7:00pm on Buckhorn 700 (Extreme wide-area coverage)
This net is a quick check in of callsigns and location so we can get an idea of propagation on the new 700 repeater. The further you are out, the more welcome you are!
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!
