Simplex Operations and Equipment
Net Operations
All directed nets follow a similar procedure.
NCS comes up on the working frequency and asks if it is in use. If the frequency is clear, call the net. Then state its purpose and that it is directed. Ask if there is any emergency or priority traffic. If there is, then deal with it now! Call for liaisons from other nets, stations with traffic or any who need relays.
Emergency nets don't take check-ins to build a roster, but to match up needs with assets.
NCS asks who has traffic or information, determines which stations can handle the traffic or task, assigns stations to handle it, deals with it as it comes and moves on. If the net is not busy, traffic may be passed on the net right immediately. When traffic is heavy, NCS should direct stations off frequency to pass their traffic while the net proceeds. Stations sent off-frequency should check back into the net when finished. Moving an entire net in unison to an alternate frequency should be done only as a last resort, because some stations WILL get lost in the shuffle.