AMSAT Nets on HF
AMSAT nets are also operated on HF to provide coverage of the entire world, and especially North America. These nets are much like the local nets, though they are somewhat more formal and busy. The 15m and 17m nets are inactive until propagation improves.
Net Designation Day Time Frequency
AMSAT International Sun 1900 UTC 14.282 MHz
AMSAT-India Sat-chat Sun 0730 IST 7.070 MHz
Regional AMSAT VHF/UHF Nets
In many areas, local AMSAT volunteers run a net, usually once a week, on a wide-coverage repeater or simplex frequency. The Houston area net is a good example, and is also available via TVRO when a transponder can be arranged. These nets generally feature AMSAT bulletins, and answer many questions from newcomers and oldtimers alike. If you don’t hear the net listed, please let me know. Likewise, if you know of an AMSAT net that isn’t listed, please let me know so I can add it.
Local
Area Day Time Frequency
AR-LA-TX QCWA Net Mon 1930 146.670 MHz (2000 during summer)
Central CA (Mt. Oso) Tue 2030 145.390 MHz CTCSS 136.5 Hz
51.800 MHz CTCSS 136.5 Hz
See SARA Sat Net
Central NY Mon 2000 146.880 MHz
Central OH Sun 2000 145.490 MHz
Colorado Thu 2000 449.625 MHz W0KU
See Colorado Amateur Satellite Net
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX Wed 2100 147.140 MHz
Harrisburg, PA Sun 2000 145.210 MHz
Houston Area, TX Tue 2000 145.470 MHz CTCSS 123.0 Hz
See Houston AMSAT Net
Long Island, NY Tue 2000 147.075 MHz
Portsmouth, NH Thu 2000 146.805 MHz
Rockford, IL Sat 2000 147.255 MHz + Tone 114.8 Hz
Tri-State AMSAT Net, WX9MCS repeater
Saco, ME Sun 2000 146.775 MHz
SW Ohio Tue 2000 145.110 MHz
Tucson Area, AZ Wed 1900 146.880 MHz
Waltham, MA Thu 2030 146.640 MHz
Washington, DC Area Mon 2000 146.350 MHz
D*STAR Thu 0200 UTC REF 60B
The Australian National Satellite Net is held on the second Tuesday night of every month, starting at 2030 local time in Sydney and Melbourne (0930 UTC October-March, 1030 UTC April-September). Check-ins are taken starting at 5 minutes before the net’s starting time. The net is available on IRLP reflector 9558 and EchoLink conferences *VK3JED* and *AMSAT* (audio may sound clearer on *VK3JED*), along with the following systems across Australia:
In New South Wales:
- VK2RMP Maddens Plains 146.850 MHz (-600 kHz)
- VK2RIS Saddleback 146.975 MHz (-600 kHz)
- VK2RBT Mt Boyne 146.675 MHz (-600 kHz)
In South Australia:
- VK5TRM Loxton 146.575 MHz (simplex, 123.0 Hz CTCSS) / EchoLink 4263
- VK5RSC Mt Terrible 439.825 MHz (-5 MHz) / IRLP 6278 / EchoLink 399996
In Queensland:
- VK4RRC Redcliffe 146.925 MHz (-600 kHz) / IRLP 6404 / EchoLink 44666
In the Northern Territory:
- VK8MA Katherine 146.750 MHz (simplex, 91.5 Hz CTCSS) / IRLP 6800 / EchoLink 8913
In Tasmania:
- VK7RTV Gawler 53.775 MHz (-1 MHz) / IRLP 6124
- VK7RTV Gawler 146.775 MHz (-600 kHz) / IRLP 6616
Unless otherwise noted, all net times are local. To report new nets, inactive nets, or changes to existing nets, please contact the webmaster.
Updated 7 December 2016