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The following members are responsible for repeater maintenance and operation.
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This article helps new amateur radio operators become more comfortable using repeaters. It explains the basics of how a repeater works and provides practical guidance on proper operating procedures. While the examples focus on 2-meter repeaters, the concepts and operating practices apply to repeaters across all amateur radio bands.
Written in clear, non-technical language, this guide serves as an excellent learning resource for new hams and a helpful refresher for experienced operators. Special thanks to Tom King, WK5DX, for sharing this valuable reference with the amateur radio community.
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NARS has two repeaters operating under the club callsign, W5NC. One VHF repeater is operating atop a building in downtown Houston as a stand-alone repeater. One UHF repeater is located on the north side of town in the Spring-Klein area. We also have an EchoLink/Allstar node linked to the Klein UHF repeater.
- W5NC - 2M 146.660 -600 kHz PL 100.0 located in downtown Houston (W5NC)
- W5NC - 70cm 444.375 +5 mHz PL 100.0 Located in the Klein-Spring area (signs W5NC/R KLN)
- W5NC-R – EchoLink/Allstar
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The following procedure is recommended for the weekly DMR net. The net control operator is free to make revisions at their discretion as long as the basic format is followed.
Approximately five minutes before the net start time, the net control operator should announce that the net will begin.
"The Harris County NARS Amateur Radio Society DMR net will begin in approximately 5 minutes. This is <your call>, net control operator for the evening."
At the appointed time, the net control operator begins net operations
"This is <your call> opening the Harris County Area NARS Weekly DMR Net on the Brandmeister network TG3146211 sponsored by the Northwest Amateur Radio Society. This will be a directed net. Net control this evening is <your call>, and my name is <your name>."
<<Break>>
"This net is conducted weekly on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm and during significant events affecting Harris County. This net will accept reports from any amateur radio operator licensed to operate on this frequency. Tonight’s net is open to all amateurs, and discussion may include technical discussion or any subject of interest to amateur radio operators."
<<Break>>
"Any stations with emergency or other high-priority traffic please call net control now."
<<Log Emergency/High Priority Traffic>>
"We will now begin taking check-ins. When checking in, please state your callsign, your name, your location and any traffic. After stations have checked in, each station will be called in order of check-in for comments or announcements. Please call now – Alpha through Zulu."
<<Break>>
Any mobile stations or check-in-only stations, please call now.
<<Log and handle traffic for mobile or check-in stations.>>
We will now Call each operator in order of check in:
<<Log and handle traffic/discussion for all stations>>
<<Make any announcements or weather briefings you may have (i.e. Hazardous Weather Outlook)>>
<<Ask for any late check-ins or comments>>
<<Net Closing Comments, thanks for checking in, etc.>>
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The following procedure is recommended for the Wednesday night net. The net control operator is free to make revisions at their discretion as long as the basic format is followed.
Approximately five minutes before the net start time, the net control operator should announce that the net will begin.
"The Harris County NARS Amateur Radio Society DMR net will begin in approximately 5 minutes. This is <your call>, net control operator for the evening."
At the appointed time, the net control operator begins net operations
"This is <your call> opening the Harris County Area NARS Weekly VHF Net on the <repeater call> repeater sponsored by the Northwest Amateur Radio Society. This will be a directed net. Net control this evening is <your call>, and my name is <your name>."
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"This net is conducted weekly on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm and during significant events affecting Harris County. This net will accept reports from any amateur radio operator licensed to operate on this frequency. Tonight’s net is open to all amateurs, and discussion may include technical discussion or any subject of interest to amateur radio operators."
<<Break>>
"Any stations with emergency or other high-priority traffic please call net control now."
<<Log Emergency/High Priority Traffic>>
"We will now begin taking check-ins. When checking in, please state your callsign, your name, your location and any traffic. After stations have checked in, each station will be called in order of check-in for comments or announcements. Please call now – Alpha through Zulu."
<<Break>>
Any mobile stations or check-in-only stations, please call now.
<<Log and handle traffic for mobile or check-in stations.>>
We will now Call each operator in order of check in:
<<Log and handle traffic/discussion for all stations>>
<<Make any announcements or weather briefings you may have (i.e. Hazardous Weather Outlook)>>
<<Ask for any late check-ins or comments>>
<<Net Closing Comments, thanks for checking in, etc.>>