Echolink Nets
Echolink Nets
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I wish to extend a very special THANK YOU to
The Six Meter Millenium Net...who gave me the idea for this page.
NOTE: The first set of links in this table are with UTC...in Universal Coordinated Time.
The second set of links in this table are with USA...in United States Eastern Time. So, if
you live in the Central, Mountain, or Pacific Time zones...or if you live in an area that
does NOT observe Daylight Savings Time, your times will be different than
what is listed. Be sure you click on the desired day of the week link for either UTC or USA Time. Further
details on Echolink,
along with how to provide net information for this page, or to advise me of nets no longer in operation, are
in other links further down the page. Because of health concerns, I can NOT verify every net that is
listed here.
Note that if an Echolink node or conference server is OFFLINE at
the scheduled time for the net, that net is either starting LATE, or it's CANCELLED
for that day. This can also occur if thunderstorms, or emergency traffic is in the area at the time
of the net, or for Internet connection issues.
This page was last updated May 8, 2008, and is
also viewable on selected cellphones via the Opera Mini Web Browser.
My Echolink Node
The N5VLZ Echolink Single User Station is node number 51800. If the node is
busy or offline, please try again later. If the node is online, you can leave a message with
EchoAnswer. If I'm connected to a node for a
net, that will show up in the station listing. The 51800 number denotes the month and day
of my marriage on May 18, 2003 to Janice Elaine Harvey. Sadly, a heart attack claimed her life on
April 27, 2007, just 3 weeks shy of our 4th wedding anniversary. For a look at the page that I've
created in her memory, click here.
The N5VLZ Echolink Single User Station will soon be AUGMENTED or REPLACED by the N5VLZ-R
Echolink Repeater Node (node number 72203 (which is one of the zip codes for Little Rock, Arkansas)). The N5VLZ-R
node will be a link to the N5AT Repeater of the
Arkansas Radio Emergency Services Club.
The node, which is
CURRENTLY IN TESTING, will use the EchoTime TTS Plus program...where those who connect can get a quick summary of Echolink Nets in UTC and USA Eastern Time (similar to what is listed on this page)...plus an overview of the club, as well as Echolink, plus solar flux data, as well as weather data for Little Rock...all made possible by the Weather Exchange program from Ambient Weather.
Both nodes that I'll use are special Vanity Echolink Node Numbers;
these are available to help out Echolink. You can choose either a 4 digit vanity node number ($40...a limited number are left),
a 5 digit vanity node number ($15), or a 6 digit vanity node number ($40), from 144000 to 148000.
A link to all available numbers, per category, is available, for you to choose from before you
make your purchase, via MasterCard, VISA, or PayPal (links are provided).
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Overview
Echolink allows ham radio operators with a Technician Class or higher license to
connect to other stations, links, repeaters, or nets around the world...with no additional
antennas or equipment requirements; if they're running it in single user mode. All
that's needed is a computer, an Internet connection (dial-up will work, but DSL or cable is
the best), and running either:
1) Microsoft Windows (98 or better),
and the Echolink program; OR
2) Macintosh with the OS X operating system, and the
EchoMac program; OR
3) Linux, and the EchoLinux program.
I understand that EchoLinux is no longer maintained, and is not recommended these days. Other
alternatives include EchoIRLP...which is IRLP and
Echolink node in the one box (needs a radio of course). Other choices include
QTel, and
SVXLink. Additional help is in the
Yahoo Groups Echolink Forum.
Echolink is particularly useful for stations that have power and/or antenna restrictions at their locations.
If a user is in the local area of an Echolink node, they can use DTMF commands on their rig keypad
to access these nodes directly. The Echolink user can also run his system in Sysop Mode...
setting up connections between their rig and a computer for a simplex link, or a link to an
area repeater. Callsigns with asterisks (*) are Echolink conference servers. Other callsigns
are either repeaters (-R suffix), simplex links (-L suffix), or single user stations (no suffix).
It's best to search by Echolink node number to find the correct listing.
The 2008-2009 ARRL Repeater Directory...which is available in either the Pocket Sized Edition or the Desktop Edition, has a listing toward the
back of Echolink, IRLP, and WIRES-II repeaters. The Desktop Edition has a bit larger print than
the pocket sized edition, but it's not what I'd call ''overly large print''...such as to help
those who are visually impaired in some way, such as myself (I'm extremely nearsighted).
More details on Echolink are at the Echolink homepage...
including details on Validation Requirements before you're allowed access to the Echolink
Network...where there are a wide selection of conference servers and nets (I know I've only
scratched the surface with this listing).
Two articles from past issues of QST,
published by The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), provide good
reading on Echolink.
The first article, entitled ECHOLINK.PDF, from the April, 2006
issue of QST, tells of a ham radio operator using Echolink in an Omaha, Nebraska
hospital...allowing several patients to use ''The Echolink Magic Carpet'' to talk
to ham radio operators around the world...to take some of the loneliness out of their day.
(Sadly, the author of this article is now a Silent Key).
The second article,
entitled VOIP.PDF, from the February, 2003 issue of QST, has an
overview on Echolink, eQSO, IRLP, and other Voice Over Internet Protocol modes.
ECHOLINK.PDF, and
VOIP.PDF are available via GUEST LOGON to my ham radio and weather oriented computer bulletin board system (BBS),
The Thunderbolt BBS. Choose the ''Logon As Guest'' option, then proceed to the ham radio files
area. You will need a telnet client such as MTel (for OS/2, Windows XP or before), or
for Windows Vista. If there is no response to the BBS link,
the BBS may be down for maintenence, thunderstorms, power outages, or internet issues.
Another article on Echolink, a a new and easy to understand introduction to Echolink...even though it was intended for
the United Kingdom's MB7IPH-L node, the information is equally applicable to
Echolink operation world-wide, and it's available here.
Note that you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Adobe Acrobat Website
to view these files.
QST is available to ARRL
members as part of their membership (costs can not be separated)...or at various amateur radio
businesses. You can order back issues, view index files, etc. at the ARRL Website.
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Echolink Credits
NOTE:The following information...used by permission...is from page 2-7 of the publication
VoIP: Internet Linking for Radio Amateurs,
published by the American Radio Relay League...which has more
information on Echolink, and the other Voice Over Internet Protocol modes of IRLP, eQSO, and WIRES-II.
Echolink is the creation of Jonathan Taylor, K1RFD...and Echomac is the creation of Steven Palm, N9YTY.
EchoMac is based partly on a project called Echolinux, spearheaded by Jeff Pierce, WD4NMQ, which brings an
Echolink compatable client to the Linux platform.
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Net Times
The nets below are listed in both UTC (Greenwich Mean Time), and in USA (United States Eastern Time).
However, please note the effective dates and times, as some locations change their UTC net time
for Daylight Savings Time...but, the local area net time in many areas remains the same year
round. As noted at the top, if you're in the U.S. Central, Mountain, or Pacific Time zones,
or if your location does NOT observe Daylight Savings Time, your net time will be
DIFFERENT than what is listed below. To better determine local area times around the world,
there is a freeware Windows program called QLOCK. It allows you to set up a
series of windows on your desktop, showing the current date and time for the city or cities
you've selected. You can also have the program automatically synchronize your computer clock
to a time server.
When selecting a city (a large number of cities and countries are
available), and if the medium or large skin size is selected, it'll tell you when that
location observes Daylight Savings Time. With the QLOCK
program, the city of Reykjavik, Iceland observes GMT year round...so, I use that as my
benchmark in determining actual net times. What I've done is use the program to select the
cities or time zones of the Echolink nets that I wish to checkin to...and you can do the same!!
QLOCK is available in both a freeware, or a professional
version ($14.95 at this typing).
You will need WinZip to extract the files from the archive.
Another nice program to show world time is called Sun Clock from Mapmaker. It can
display all time zones around the world either as a screen saver, or a stand-alone program.
To view this program, click here.
Another recommended program is SymmTime, a freeware timezone clock for Windows. To get it,
click here.
Also, MFJ Enterprises has several clocks in their
product line...some that display local and UTC time...which you can use in your ham shack.
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Echolink Net Listing Requirements
If you have an Echolink net that you'd like listed here, I need the Callsign of the Echolink
node, a ''brief title description'' of the net, the Echolink node number, the days of the week
that it meets, the time that it meets in UTC (please note if your location observes Daylight
Savings Time at some point of the year, and if so, when), plus any comments, and additional weblinks
for those who want more information. Also, if there are any deletions or corrections to what is
listed below (including if a net or a node is TEMPORARILY DOWN, or you are UNABLE TO CONNECT),
please send me Feedback. Be sure to put Echolink Net in the subject
line, or my spam filter will delete it. If spam is found in the message, the address will be BLOCKED.
These nets can be held on repeaters, sideband, simplex links, other Voice Over Internet Protocol modes (eQSO,
WIRES-II, or IRLP), or EXCLUSIVELY Echolink, such as on conference servers. But, the net MUST allow
Echolink checkins at some point during the net. Also, note that depending on conditions, you may or may not
be able to connect to a station in the listing.
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Checking Into A Net
Depending on the Echolink Conference Server, you may need to be SURE that your country has
either a Third Party Traffic Agreement or a Reciprocal Operating Agreement set up
WITH the country, where the Echolink Station or Net that you plan to connect with is
located. The only exceptions to this are if a station has EMERGENCY OR PRIORITY TRAFFIC,
or if you, as a single user station, CONNECT DIRECTLY to another single user station via Echolink, and NOT over an RF link. The reason for this, is that occasionally, DX stations may ask you to pass a third-party message to a friend or relative in the United States. This is OK as long as the United States has signed an official third-party traffic agreement with that particular country, or the third party is a licensed amateur. The traffic must be noncommercial and of a personal, unimportant nature. During an emergency, the US State Department will often work out a special temporary agreement with the country involved. But in normal times, never handle traffic without first making sure it is legally permitted.
A list of countries having Third Party Traffic Agreements with the
United States can be found here.
A list of countries having a Reciprocal Operating Agreement with the United States can be found
here. For information on amateur radio operation in the United States by amateur radio operators from countries outside the United States, click here.
A combined list of countries, by alphabetic then numeric callsign prefix, with either Third Party Traffic or Reciprocal
Operating Agreements with the United States, can be found here.
Once you do connect with that Echolink Station or Net, please WAIT until the appropriate
time for Echolink checkins are called for. Then, key your mic, BUT WAIT 2 SECONDS to give
all the links a chance to key up, before you continue. Then, call the net control station by their
callsign, give your callsign phoenetically; then UNKEY, AND WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE RECOGNIZED BY
THE NET CONTROL STATION before keying up to speak again. Most net controls will
just ask for your callsign first, then will ask for your name, location, and comments.
If you're at your computer when using Echolink to checkin to a net, be sure that your
TEXT WINDOW and DOUBLING ALERTS are ENABLED...so that you can tell
if you're doubling with another station. If that occurs, you may have to check
in again. As most, if not all, of these nets are DIRECTED NETS, please listen
for any other directions from the Net Control Station. If checking in via an Echolink
repeater or simplex link, please TURN OFF your DTMF tones, and DISABLE the
conferencing feature while you are connected. Several Echolink conference servers can detect
if you have conferencing enabled when you connect to them...and they will immediately
disconnect you if that is the case.
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Special Nets (UTC)
These nets meet most or all days of the week, once or twice a month, or are
for a special event.
Callsign: *VK3JED*
Net Description: East Coast VK (Austrailia) Drive Time Net
Echolink Node: 42840
UTC Time: 0600 to 1000 UTC, Monday through Friday, year round.
Comments: The net is also available on IRLP reflector 9509. Please DISABLE MULTI-CONFERENCING,
or set your node as BUSY while connected to the net. The net is informal and has no net control.
Instead, stations are welcome to join in any activity, or if the system is quiet, put out a call.
Callsign: N0BVE-R
Net Description: Handi-Hams Midday Net
Echolink Node: 89680
Note: You can also connect to this net via the KA0PQW-R system, Echolink Node 267582, or via the
WA0TDA-L system, Echolink Node 302454.
UTC Time: 1700 UTC, Monday through Saturday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
1600 UTC, Monday through Saturday, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The Monday through Friday daytime nets usually originate from the Handi-Hams headquarters, while the Monday night, or Saturday daytime net may originate via an Echolink home station location. The net welcomes all amateur radio operators to checkin, whether or not they are a Handi-Hams member. Checkins alternate between Echolink and the 145.450 N0BVE system, located in Minnetonka, Minnesota...near the Twin Cities.
Callsign: *N2BR*
Net Description: Echolink Traders Net
Echolink Node: 62116
NOTE: If the *N2BR* node is OFFLINE, please go to the *ROUNDTBL* server, node 45815.
UTC Time: 0200 UTC the first Tuesday from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March,
0100 UTC the first Tuesday from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The Echolink Amateur Radio Traders Net...where you may list amateur radio
related equipment that you want to buy, sell, or trade...in accordance with Part 97.113,
Subpart A, paragraph 3, of the FCC rules.
Callsign: N0BVE-R
Net Description: Cystic Fibrosis Support Group Net
Echolink Node: 89680
UTC Time: 2100 UTC, the second Saturday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
2000 UTC, the second Saturday, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: A support group net for those suffering with Cystic Fibrosis.
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Echolink Sunday Nets (UTC)
These nets meet on Sundays UTC.
Callsign: *WX_TALK*
Net Description: VOIP Skywarn Hurricane Preparedness Net
Echolink Node: 7203
UTC Time: 0000 UTC the first Sunday of the month ONLY from December through May...and 0000 UTC Sunday
EVERY WEEK from June through November...the latter coinciding with hurricane season.
Comments: The VoIP Skywarn Hurricane Preparedness Net, used for relaying reports to the
National Hurricane Center when tropical storms or
hurricanes are threatening or affecting the mainland in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific
hurricane basins...and for training at other times. The net is also on IRLP Node 9219.
Each net on the first Sunday UTC of the month, year round, will have a presentation.
For more details, click here.
Callsign: KE5ELU-L
Net Description: ARRL Audio News and Amateur Radio Newsline
Echolink Node: 260617
UTC Time: 0200 UTC Sunday from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March; 0100 UTC Sunday the rest of the year.
Comments: The ARRL Audio News, and the
Amateur Radio Newsline. This precedes the Cabot, Arkansas Simplex node, noted below.
Callsign: KE5ELU-L
Net Description: Cabot, Arkansas Simplex Group Net
UTC Time: 0300 UTC Sunday from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March; 0200 UTC Sunday the rest of the year.
Comments: The Cabot, Arkansas Simplex Group Net. For more details, click here.
Callsign: KE7GGV
Net Description: The KE7GGV-Ham can cook Net
Echolink Node: 283278
UTC Time: 1800 UTC Sunday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
1700 UTC Sunday from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: An informal cooking net for those that have a compassion, or just looking for ideas,
or those that cannot cook.
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Echolink Monday Nets (UTC)
These nets meet on Mondays UTC.
Callsign: *MICHIGAN*
Net Description: Michigan Upper Peninsula and U.S. Social Net
Echolink Node: 96170
UTC Time: 0100 UTC Monday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0000 UTC Monday from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: A ''social net''...checkins are taken first from Michigan, then elsewhere.
Callsign: *DCF-ARC*
Net Description: American Red Cross Communicators Net
Echolink Node: 336037
UTC Time: 0200 UTC Monday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0100 UTC Monday from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The American Red Cross Communicators Net.
Callsign: *DCF-ARC*
Net Description: Disaster Communications Forum VoIP Net
Echolink Node: 336037
UTC Time: 0230 UTC Monday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0130 UTC Monday from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The Disaster Communications Forum VoIP Net, covering topics of
overviews of various response organization and training, from such groups
as ARES, RACES, FEMA, Sky warn, Salvation Army, ERC, and Homeland
Security, among others.
Callsign: N6WB-R
Net Description: E.A.R.S. Net
Echolink Node: 2846
UTC Time: 0400 UTC Monday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0300 UTC Monday from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The Escondido Amateur Radio Society Weekly Net. For more details,
click here.
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Echolink Tuesday Nets (UTC)
These nets meet on Tuesdays UTC.
Callsign: N0BVE-R
Net Description: Handi-Hams Monday Night Net
Echolink Node: 89680
Note: You can also connect to this net via the KA0PQW-R system, Echolink Node 267582, or via the
WA0TDA-L system, Echolink Node 302454.
UTC Time: 0100 UTC, Tuesday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0000 UTC, Tuesday, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The Monday through Friday daytime nets usually originate from the Handi-Hams headquarters,
while the Monday night or Saturday daytime net may originate via an Echolink home station location. The net welcomes all amateur radio operators to checkin,
whether or not they are a Handi-Hams member. Checkins alternate between Echolink and the
145.450 N0BVE system, located in Minnetonka, Minnesota...near the Twin Cities.
Callsign: N9PMR-R
Net Description: Trains and Railroads Net
Echolink Node: 286689
UTC Time: 0200 UTC Tuesday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0100 UTC Tuesday from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The net is for discussion on any form of trains and railroading...including
passenger, freight, model railroads, excursion trains, railroad history, subways, railfans, etc.
Callsign: *NEW-ENG*
Net Description: T.I.P.S. Net
Echolink Node: 9123
UTC Time: 2330 UTC Tuesday from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
See the Wednesday UTC entry for information when the U.S. is on Standard Time.
Comments: The Training Information and Public Service Net -- Fostering International
Friendship Through Amateur Radio -- discussing Public Service, insightful interviews, and a
weekly swap shop; plus our unique feature, ''the TIPSnet Answer Man'', an ''On-the-Air Elmer''.
Live streaming audio is available here.
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Echolink Wednesday Nets (UTC)
These nets meet on Wednesdays UTC.
Callsign: *NEW-ENG*
Net Description: T.I.P.S. Net
Echolink Node: 9123
UTC Time: 0030 UTC Wednesday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March.
See the Tuesday UTC entry for information when the U.S. is on Daylight Savings Time.
Comments: The Training Information and Public Service Net -- Fostering International
Friendship Through Amateur Radio -- discussing Public Service, insightful interviews, and a
weekly swap shop; plus our unique feature, ''the TIPSnet Answer Man'', an ''On-the-Air Elmer''.
Live streaming audio is available here.
Callsign: K8UH-L
Net Description: Motor City Radio Club Net
Echolink Node: 75129
UTC Time: 0200 UTC Wednesday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0100 UTC Wednesday from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The Motor City Radio Club Net. For more details, click here.
Callsign: W5JLG-R
Net Description: Central Arkansas Ultra High Frequency Net
Echolink Node: 354898
UTC Time: 0300 UTC Wednesday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0200 UTC Wednesday from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The Central Arkansas Ultra High Frequency (CAUHF) Group Net. For more details,
click here.
Callsign: WA6BAI-R
Net Description: Southern San Joaquin FM Radio Net
Echolink Node: 152747
UTC Time: 0330 UTC Wednesday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0230 UTC Wednesday from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The Soouthern San Joaquin FM Radio Net. For more details, click here.
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Echolink Thursday Nets (UTC)
These nets meet on Thursdays UTC.
Callsign: W2RJJ-L
Net Description: The Net On 6 -- Six Meter Millenium Net
Echolink Node: 288213
UTC Time: 0200 UTC Thursday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0100 UTC Thursday, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The 6 Meter Millenium Net, which also meets on 50.135 Mhz in the New York/New Jersey
area. Note that as a courtesy to DXers...if the band is ''open'' because of ''skip'', the net is
suspended for that evening. They gave me the idea for this page.
You can connect to the W2GJW-L link, Echolink node 261043 for the net, if the W2RJJ-L node is not available.
For more details, click here.
Callsign: KC5OOS-R
Net Description: Paris, Texas 2 Meter Net
Echolink Node: 338477
UTC Time: 0200 UTC Thursday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0100 UTC Thursday, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The Paris, Texas 2 meter net, which meets on the 147.040 repeater, with a 100.0
PL tone, in the Paris, Texas area. The net has buying/selling/trading of ham radio gear,
passing of ham radio traffic, and general fellowship among ham radio operators.
For more details, click here.
Callsign: *N5API*
Net Description: The H.A.M. (Hams and Motorcycles) Net
Echolink Node: 77433
UTC Time: 0230 UTC Thursday, from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0130 UTC Thursday, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The Hams and Motorcycles Net. The purpose of this net is to provide net training, information,
announcements and group news. The net will consist of three parts. First, a formal first half with
announcements, station check-ins. Later, a second part with an informal format with stations' comments
and a general rag chewing session and third a Swap Shop for radios and motorcycle items.
For a list of rules for the net, click here. For more details on the net,
click here.
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Echolink Friday Nets (UTC)
These nets meet on Fridays UTC.
Callsign: KC8RKV-R
Net Description: Portage County Ohio Amateur Radio Service Club 2 Meter Net
Echolink Node: 159944
UTC Time: 0100 UTC Friday from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0000 UTC Friday, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The weekly Portage County Ohio Amateur Radio Service Club Net.
For more details, click here.
Callsign: N5VLZ-R (coming soon)
Net Description: Arkansas Radio Emergency Services Club 2 Meter Net
Echolink Node: 72203
UTC Time: 0200 UTC Friday from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
0100 UTC Friday, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The Arkansas Radio Emergency Services (A.R.E.S.) Club Net, which meets every Friday at the UTC time noted, except on the Friday that follows the second Thursday of the month UTC. For more details click here.
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Echolink Saturday Nets (UTC)
These nets meet on Saturdays UTC.
Callsign: *MICHIGAN*
Net Description: South CARS (SCARS) VoIP Net
Echolink Node: 96170
UTC Time: 1400 UTC Saturday from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March;
1300 UTC Saturday, from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Comments: The SCARS VoIP Net, which is also a ''social net''.
For more details, click here.
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Special Nets (USA)
These nets meet most or all days of the week, once or twice a month, or are
for a special event...days and times are in U.S. Eastern Time.
Callsign: *VK3JED*
Net Description: East Coast VK (Austrailia) Drive Time Net
Echolink Node: 42840
USA Time: 2am to 6am U.S. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday,
1am to 5am U.S. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
Comments: The net is also available on IRLP reflector 9509. Please DISABLE MULTI-CONFERENCING,
or set your node as BUSY while connected to the net. The net is informal and has no net control.
Instead, stations are welcome to join in any activity, or if the system is quiet, put out a call.
Callsign: N0BVE-R
Net Description: Handi-Hams Net
Echolink Node: 89680
Note: You can also connect to this net via the KA0PQW-R system, Echolink Node 267582, or via the
WA0TDA-L system, Echolink Node 302454.
USA Time: 12 Noon U.S. Eastern Time, Monday through Saturday, year round.
Comments: The Monday through Friday daytime nets usually originate from the Handi-Hams headquarters, while the Saturday net may originate via an Echolink home station location. The net welcomes all amateur radio operators to checkin,
whether or not they are a Handi-Hams member. Checkins alternate between Echolink and the
145.450 N0BVE system, located in Minnetonka, Minnesota...near the Twin Cities.
Callsign: *N2BR*
Net Description: Echolink Traders Net
Echolink Node: 62116
NOTE: If the *N2BR* node is OFFLINE, please go to the *ROUNDTBL* server, node 45815.
USA Time: 9pm U.S. Eastern Time, the first Monday of each month, year round.
Comments: The Echolink Amateur Radio Traders Net...where you may list amateur radio
related equipment that you want to buy, sell, or trade...in accordance with Part 97.113,
Subpart A, paragraph 3, of the FCC rules.
Callsign: N0BVE-R
Net Description: Cystic Fibrosis Support Group Net
Echolink Node: 89680
USA Time: 4pm U.S. Eastern Time, the second Saturday of each month, year round.
Comments: A support group net for those suffering with Cystic Fibrosis.
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Echolink Sunday Nets (USA)
These nets meet on Sundays U.S. Eastern Time.
Callsign: KE7GGV
Net Description: The KE7GGV-Ham can cook Net
Echolink Node: 283278
USA Time: 1pm U.S. Eastern Time Sunday, year round.
Comments: An informal cooking net for those that have a compassion, or just looking for ideas,
or those that cannot cook.
Callsign: *MICHIGAN*
Net Description: Michigan Upper Peninsula and U.S. Social Net
Echolink Node: 96170
USA Time: 8pm Eastern Time, Sunday, year round.
Comments: A ''social net''...checkins are taken first from Michigan, then elsewhere.
Callsign: *DCF-ARC*
Net Description: American Red Cross Communicators Net
Echolink Node: 336037
USA Time: 9pm U.S. Eastern Time, Sunday, year round.
Comments: The American Red Cross Communicators Net.
Callsign: *DCF-ARC*
Net Description: Disaster Communications Forum VoIP Net
Echolink Node: 336037
USA Time: 9:30pm U.S. Eastern Time, Sunday, year round.
Comments: The Disaster Communications Forum VoIP Net, covering topics of
overviews of various response organization and training, from such groups
as ARES, RACES, FEMA, Sky warn, Salvation Army, ERC, and Homeland
Security, among others.
Callsign: N6WB-R
Net Description: E.A.R.S. Net
Echolink Node: 2846
USA Time: 11pm U.S. Eastern Time, Sunday, year round.
Comments: The Escondido Amateur Radio Society Weekly Net. For more details,
click here.
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Echolink Monday Nets (USA)
These nets meet on Mondays U.S. Eastern Time.
Callsign: N0BVE-R
Net Description: Handi-Hams Monday Night Net
Echolink Node: 89680
Note: You can also connect to this net via the KA0PQW-R system, Echolink Node 267582, or via the
WA0TDA-L system, Echolink Node 302454.
USA Time: 8pm, U.S. Eastern Time, Monday, year round.
Comments: The Monday through Friday daytime nets usually originate from the Handi-Hams headquarters, while the Monday night or Saturday daytime net may originate via an Echolink home station location. The net welcomes all amateur radio operators to checkin, whether or not they are a Handi-Hams member. Checkins alternate between Echolink and the 145.450 N0BVE system, located in Minnetonka, Minnesota...near the Twin Cities.
Callsign: N9PMR-R
Net Description: Trains and Railroads Net
Echolink Node: 286689
USA Time: 9pm U.S. Eastern Time, Monday, year round.
Comments: The net is for discussion on any form of trains and railroading...including
passenger, freight, model railroads, subways, railfans, etc.
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Echolink Tuesday Nets (USA)
These nets meet on Tuesdays U.S. Eastern Time.
Callsign: *NEW-ENG*
Net Description: T.I.P.S. Net
Echolink Node: 9123
USA Time: 7:30pm U.S. Eastern Time, Tuesday, year round.
Comments: The Training Information and Public Service Net -- Fostering International
Friendship Through Amateur Radio -- discussing Public Service, insightful interviews, and a
weekly swap shop; plus our unique feature, ''the TIPSnet Answer Man'', an ''On-the-Air Elmer''.
Live streaming audio is available here.
Callsign: K8UH-L
Net Description: Motor City Radio Club Net
Echolink Node: 75129
USA Time: 9pm U.S. Eastern Time, Tuesday, year round.
Comments: The Motor City Radio Club Net. For more details, click here.
Callsign: W5JLG-R
Net Description: Central Arkansas Ultra High Frequency Net
Echolink Node: 354898
USA Time: 10pm U.S. Eastern Time, Tuesday, year round.
Comments: The Central Arkansas Ultra High Frequency (CAUHF) Group Net. For more details,
click here.
Callsign: WA6BAI-R
Net Description: Southern San Joaquin FM Radio Net
Echolink Node: 152747
USA Time: 10:30pm U.S. Eastern Time, Tuesday, year round.
Comments: The Soouthern San Joaquin FM Radio Net. For more details, click here.
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Echolink Wednesday Nets (USA)
These nets meet on Wednesdays U.S. Eastern Time.
Callsign: W2RJJ-L
Net Description: The Net On 6 -- Six Meter Millenium Net
Echolink Node: 288213
USA Time: 9pm U.S. Eastern Time, Wednesday, year round.
Comments: The 6 Meter Millenium Net, which also meets on 50.135 Mhz in the New York/New Jersey
area. Note that as a courtesy to DXers...if the band is ''open'' because of ''skip'', the net is
suspended for that evening. They gave me the idea for this page.
You can connect to the W2GJW-L link, Echolink node 261043 for the net, if the W2RJJ-L node is not available.
For more details, click here.
Callsign: KC5OOS-R
Net Description: Paris, Texas 2 Meter Net
Echolink Node: 338477
USA Time: 9pm U.S. Eastern Time, Wednesday, year round.
Comments: The Paris, Texas 2 meter net, which meets on the 147.040 repeater, with a 100.0
PL tone, in the Paris, Texas area. The net has buying/selling/trading of ham radio gear,
passing of ham radio traffic, and general fellowship among ham radio operators.
For more details, click here.
Callsign: *N5API*
Net Description: The H.A.M. (Hams and Motorcycles) Net
Echolink Node: 77433
USA Time: 9:30pm U.S. Eastern Time, Wednesday, year round.
Comments: The Hams and Motorcycles Net. The purpose of this net is to provide net training, information,
announcements and group news. The net will consist of three parts. First, a formal first half with
announcements, station check-ins. Later, a second part with an informal format with stations' comments
and a general rag chewing session and third a Swap Shop for radios and motorcycle items.
For a list of rules for the net, click here. For more details on the net,
click here.
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Echolink Thursday Nets (USA)
These nets meet on Thursdays U.S. Eastern Time.
Callsign: KC8RKV-R
Net Description: Portage County Ohio Amateur Radio Service Club 2 Meter Net
Echolink Node: 159944
USA Time: 8pm U.S. Eastern Time, Thursday, year round.
Comments: The weekly Portage County Ohio Amateur Radio Service Club Net.
For more details, click here.
Callsign: N5VLZ-R (coming soon)
Net Description: Arkansas Radio Emergency Services (A.R.E.S.) Club 2 Meter Net
Echolink Node: 72203
USA Time: 9pm U.S. Eastern TIme, Thursday, year round.
Comment: The Arkansas Radio Emergency Services Club 2 Meter Net, which meets every Thursday, except for the second Thursday night of the month. For more details, click here.
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Echolink Friday Nets (USA)
These nets meet on Fridays U.S. Eastern Time.
No Friday USA Echolink Nets are scheduled at this time.
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Echolink Saturday Nets (USA)
These nets meet on Saturdays U.S. Eastern Time.
Callsign: *MICHIGAN*
Net Description: South CARS (SCARS) VoIP Net
Echolink Node: 96170
USA Time: 9am U.S. Eastern Time, Saturday, year round
Comments: The SCARS VoIP Net, which is also a ''social net''.
For more details, click here.
Callsign: *WX_TALK*
Net Description: VOIP Skywarn Hurricane Preparedness Net
Echolink Node: 7203
USA Time: 8pm Eastern Daylight Time Saturday from the second Sunday in March through the first Sunday in November;
7pm Eastern Standard Time Saturday from the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March. The net meets the
first Saturday of the month ONLY from December through May; and EVERY Saturday of the month from June
through November...the latter coinciding with hurricane season.
Comments: The VoIP Skywarn Hurricane Preparedness Net, used for relaying reports to the
National Hurricane Center when tropical storms or
hurricanes are threatening or affecting the mainland in the Atlantic and Eastern Pacific
hurricane basins...and for training at other times. The net is also on IRLP Node 9219.
Each net on the first Saturday of the month, year round, will have a presentation.
For more details, click here.
Callsign: KE5ELU-L
Net Description: ARRL Audio News and Amateur Radio Newsline
Echolink Node: 260617
USA Time: 9pm U.S. Eastern Time, Saturday, year round.
Comments: The ARRL Audio News, and the
Amateur Radio Newsline. This precedes the Cabot, Arkansas Simplex node, noted below.
Callsign: KE5ELU-L
Net Description: Cabot, Arkansas Simplex Group Net
Echolink Node: 260617
USA TIme: 10pm U.S. Eastern Time, Saturday, year round.
Comments: The Cabot, Arkansas Simplex Group Net. For more details, click here.
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