Controlled Nets

Controlled Net Participation Guidelines

• LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN.  Remain silent unless you are called on or have information for the net.
• Check in using your call sign.  Use your call suffix or your assigned tactical call to get the attention of Net Control.
• The Net Control station is “in charge” of all transmissions.  Permission of the Net Control station is required to make any contact.  Ask Net Control before contacting any station directly.
• Use the term “BREAK” to interrupt an existing conversation only if you have emergency traffic that must be passed immediately.  Otherwise, just say your call sign and the net control station will recognize you as soon as possible.
• Plan your message and keep it brief.  Organize your thoughts or write down your message before transmitting.  Give only the FACTS; do not “editorialize.”
• Always acknowledge calls or instructions.
• Use clear vocabulary and standard ITU phonetics.  Do not use Q-signals.
• Receive permission before leaving the net.  Make sure you check out with Net Control.