ARES NET PREAMBLE
Begin linking any repeaters that are to be linked together for the net about 2 minutes prior to net time. This will allow you time to establish whether the repeater is in use or not. VE3UCR (521), VE3RBW (571) VE3ZRR (531), and the 9005 reflector. (VE3ZRR next to last, as it has a 5 min. timeout -- the others are 10 min., and 9005 last so everyone in Ontario doesn't have to listen to the links being brought up.) The 9005 reflector is used from 20:00 to 21:00 for the ARES Ontario IRLP net. It is usually free for us at 21:00, but sometimes the net runs over a bit. It is probably best to leave it connected and wait for the end of that net.
Good evening everyone. This is ____________ and my name is ____________. I would like to welcome you to the Renfrew County Amateur Radio Emergency Services net. This net is held weekly at this time.
The purpose of this net is to provide the following services:
to handle any emergency or formal traffic when required.
to provide emergency situation training on occasion.
to keep members current on upcoming events,
and to enlist volunteers when a communications network is required.
We currently have about 20 active members, however, we are looking for additional members. There is a place for everyone, regardless of one's license class, radio equipment or physical ability. Members are encouraged to attend training seminars and meetings whenever possible. We would welcome and encourage anyone who is interested in joining ARES to contact an ARES member, or visit us at our web-site. This is a controlled net and all traffic etc., should be handled by your net controller, which again tonight is V_______, and my name is __________.
Is there anyone with emergency or priority traffic? (Pause, if nothing heard, continue.)
I will now take check-ins from anyone, please come with your call sign, name, QTH, and whether you have any traffic. (Record check-ins and acknowledge all stations to confirm their identity. Please pass the number of check ins to the recording secretary, <currently Bernie Surette VA3SUR>) if he is available, otherwise, email them to him.)
We will now close the Renfrew County Amateur Radio Emergency Services net. I would like to thank everyone who joined us this evening. Please join us next week when your net controller will be ________. I will now return the repeater to normal use. 73 to All.
Be sure to drop any repeater links that you might have brought online for the net.