Nets

A net is a regularly scheduled on-air meeting with other amateur radio operators. These “Nets” (as in “networks”) are moderated by a station referred to as “Net Control”. Nets can allow operators to learn procedures for emergencies, be an informal round table or be topical, covering specific interests shared by a group.

Some local nets are operated on a simplex frequency to ensure that the local operators can communicate between themselves without relying on a remote repeater that might not be available in the aftermath of a disaster. This would also allow communications in a local area without being subjected to interference from communications from outside the local area. Other local nets use a local repeater due to topographic or other obstacles to simplex operations.

For information on programming the frequencies listed below (and more) into your radio, click here.

Local net script - Updated December 2007
Suggested Local Net Script in Word
Suggested Local Net Script in PDF

County-Wide Net Suggested Script - Updated July 2025
Mendocino County-Wide Net Script in Word
Mendocino County-Wide Net Script in PDF
Mendocino County Net Tips in PDF

Countywide Net Log Sheet – Updated Weekly
2025 County-Wide Net Log Sheet in Excel
2025 County-Wide Net Log Sheet in PDF

Countywide Digi Net Log
2025 Digi Net Log in Excel
2025 Digi Net Log in pdf

Local Area Net Schedule (Mendocino County)

Countywide/Regional Nets