Amateur Radio Net

Amateur Radio Net (Net):

An amateur radio net, or simply ham net, is an "on-the-air" gathering of amateur radio operators. Most nets convene on a regular schedule and specific frequency, and are organized for a particular purpose, such as relaying messages, discussing a common topic of interest, in severe weather, emergencies, or simply as a regular gathering of friends for conversation.

The OCARC (Kelowna) Net is held weekly:

  • Wednesday 2000 hrs (8:00 p.m.)
  • Okanagan Mountain repeater
  • 147.000 mhz
  • plus 600 khz offset
  • 88.5 Hz tone

The VE7OKN (Penticton) Net is held weekly:

  • Sunday 09:00 hrs (9:00 a.m.)
  • Apex Repeater
  • 146.920 mhz
  • minus 600 khz offset
  • No TX or RX tone

The VE7RSS  (Vernon) Net is held weekly

  • Sunday 10:00 hrs (10:00 a.m.)
  • Silver Star repeater
  • 146.880 mhz
  • minus 600 khz offset
  • No TX or RX tone