Amateur Radio Operators periodically run "nets" on designated days and on pre-determined frequencies. The "nets" are typically oriented around a specific topic (eg. Emergency Traffic Handling, Disaster Scenarios, Digital Modes, etc.) Some of the nets below are consistantly running high-turnout nets and are designed around ARES scenarios. Plan on checking into these nets (or at least listening to them) when time permits as they are helpful to ARES personnel.
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Voice/Phone Nets All Nets Are Lower Side Band Unless Otherwise Specified More Information Can Be Found By Clicking on the Net's Name |
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| Net Name/Purpose | Time/Days | Frequency |
| Lucas County NTS/ARES Traffic Net | Daily 6:30pm ET | 147.375 FM (Alternate 146.610 FM) |
| Lucas County NTS/ARES Traffic Net | Wed 6:30pm ET | 147.780 FM (Simplex) |
| Ohio Single Sideband Traffic Net | Daily 10:30am ET | 3.972.5 |
| Ohio Single Sideband Traffic Net | Daily 4:15pm ET | 3.972.5 |
| Ohio Single Sideband Traffic Net | Daily 6:45pm ET | 3.972.5 |
| Lucas County Skywarn Net | First Friday Month @ 11:45am ET | 147.270 FM (Alternate 147.345 FM) |
| Northwest Ohio Regional Communications HF (NORC) | First Saturday Month @ 11:00am ET | 3.915.0 then switches to 7.215.0 |
| Northwest Ohio Regional Communications VHF (NORC2) | First Wednesday Month @ 1:00pm ET | 147.375 |
| Northwest Ohio (Lucas/Wood County) Hospital Net | Quarterly-TBD | VHF/UHF/DV/Digital |
| SATURN Southern States | Sat. 1400 UTC | 7.265.0 |
Please note that these are working nets! As every good Amateur Radio Operator know, listen first, and practice on your own or with a friend before showing up to a net and attempting to pass/handle voice/digital traffic.
If you have questions or need assistance, please seek out a local group (such as the Toledo Mobile Radio Association) and Elmers will be glad to assist new amateurs with procedures or equipment.