Net — What It Means in Ham Radio

Net — A scheduled on-air gathering.

A moderated conversation with one operator in charge. The best possible place for a new ham, because the structure removes all the guesswork about when to talk.

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Related words

  • Pileup — Everybody calling one station at once.
  • SOTA — Summits on the Air.
  • DX — Distance. A far-away station.
  • POTA — Parks on the Air.
  • CQ — Calling anyone who is listening.
  • Net control — The operator running a net.
  • Hunter — Someone chasing park activators.
  • Field Day — The biggest weekend in amateur radio.