Sun City Arizona
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Preamble for Net Control
I noticed some of you using older preambles which is OK, but for the sake of brevity I would like to encourage you to use a shorter version. Everyone knows it's best to call 911 if they can, and no one ever waits for the net to declare an emergency.
If you're happy with the way you're doing the net please feel free to continue.
Reader's Digest Version
“This is (NAME/CALL) Welcome to the West Valley Amateur Radio Club’s morning/evening call-in net. This is an open directed net and all traffic should go through me. All licensed amateurs are welcome, you need not be a club member to join in the fun.
Our repeater is in Sun City West, AZ, has an output Frequency of 147.300 MHz, a standard positive 600 KHz offset and a 162.2 Hz tone.
If anyone should have an emergency during the net - transmit a double break and we will assist you as needed (we have an excellent track record).
Information about our club including the 14 weekly nets may be found on our website: west valley arc (dot) com.
I will periodically wait 10 seconds at the end of check-ins to allow EchoLink users to check-in. If you are an outbound mobile or short timer, let me know and you will be placed at the top of my list.”
Announce your topic/trivia if applicable then ask for check-ins. Close out your net when finished, and have fun!
Feel free to personalize your preamble.
Ray,W0IVB-July 30, 2024
Social Gatherings
Club picnics
West Valley ARC members like to meet at the park and talk
about their radios and antennas. Our spring picnic was a blast, and we just got together again on October 19th, celebrating 63 years as an Amateur Radio club!
Come to a meeting
The first Monday of the month we socialize at 6 PM, before the meeting begins at 7 PM. We also get together for breakfast and lunch. The next meeting date and time are on our Homepage.