Net News
On the air Traffic TrainingTraffic Resumes September 1.
Traffic training has begun again on the first and third Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday of the month. We will try this for two months to see how the band will hold up. We will be using the training material from this site. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday at 9:30 we will cover the Preamble and the addressee of a message..
Thursday at 9:30 we will cover the text and signature of a message.
Saturday at 9:30 we will cover the Preamble and the addressee of a message and then at 12 noon we will cover the text and signature of a message.
2011 Picnic
Those in attendance at this year's picnic voted to hold the 2011 picnic at the Riverbend Park in Smithville on May 14. The date has been confirmed with the Park office.
New
Effective May 1, our new Assistant Manager George K5BMR will be doing the upkeep of the Net Roster. If you have additions or changes to your entry please contact him.
Whitney Nugget Recipient
We are proud to announce that the 2010 Whitney Nugget was presented to Larry KC0M. Congratulations Larry.
The Whitney Nugget was first presented in 1976 as a way to honor a Net member that had contributed greatly to the Net and Ham Radio. The Nugget has been presented every year since that time at the annual picnics, with the first recipient being Lee K5HZR. The selection each year is made by a ballot from the previous recipients.
New
The updated Net History is now on the History Page of this site.
Traffic Handling Training
An update and revised Traffic Handling Training booklet is now available in Word on the Training page. A printed version is still also available by contacting KA5AZK .
