VE8RT in Action (YARS Photo)
There is a weekly VHF radio net every Sunday at 9:00 PM local time on the local repeater system here in Yellowknife. The repeater is also an IRLP node 1642 and check-ins are welcome to call in.
- Sunday, 9:00 PM Local Time
- VE8YK/R (146.940 MHz with -600 kHz offset with a 100 Hz sub-audible tone) based in Yellowknife (IRLP was verified as functional as of 2023-08-02 by VE8IR and M0XWS and VE8RT); and
- VE8RAE/R (145.150 MHz with -600 kHz offset) based in Behchokǫ̀ (formerly Rae).
Opening
"Good evening everyone and welcome to the VE8YK Weekly Amateur Radio Net.
My name is [Your Name], [Your Callsign], and I will be serving as Net Control for tonight's net.
This net is held each Sunday evening at 9:00 PM to provide an opportunity for amateur radio operators and guests to connect, share information, discuss radio activities, and maintain emergency communications readiness.
All licensed amateurs, visitors, and listeners are welcome to participate."
Emergency or Priority Traffic
"Before we begin, does any station have emergency or priority traffic for the net?
Please call now."
Pause and acknowledge any traffic.
"If there is no emergency or priority traffic, we will proceed with the net."
Check-Ins
"I will now take check-ins.
Please give your callsign slowly and clearly, along with your name and location if you wish.
Stations with traffic for the net, portable stations, mobile stations, or first-time check-ins will be given priority.
Please come now with your callsign."
Record check-ins and acknowledge each station.
Net Roundtable
"Thank you to all stations checking in.
We will now begin the roll call. When your callsign is called, please provide:
- Your name
- Location
- Signal report if desired
- Any amateur radio news, projects, events, announcements, or comments
After your comments, please return control to Net Control."
Call each station in order.
Announcements
After the roundtable:
"Are there any additional announcements for the good of amateur radio?
Any upcoming events, training sessions, contests, public service activities, or community notices?"
Pause for responses.
Final Check-Ins
"We will now take any late or missed check-ins.
Any station wishing to join the VE8YK Weekly Net, please call now with your callsign."
Add new stations and allow comments.
Closing
"Seeing no further business, I would like to thank everyone for participating in tonight's VE8YK Weekly Amateur Radio Net.
Your continued participation helps strengthen our amateur radio community and keeps us prepared for emergency communications when needed.
The VE8YK Weekly Net meets every Sunday evening at 9:00 PM.
This is [Your Callsign], Net Control, closing the VE8YK Weekly Amateur Radio Net and returning the frequency to normal amateur use.
73 to all, and have a safe and enjoyable week."
Short closing option:
"Thank you everyone for checking in tonight. This is [Your Callsign], closing the VE8YK Weekly Net and returning the repeater to regular amateur use. 73 and good night."