A weekly directed net on the K4EG repeater — open to all licensed amateur radio operators.
AARC operates two repeaters serving Alamance County and the surrounding area, both SERA coordinated and equipped with emergency power.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Downlink (Output) | 146.670 MHz |
| Uplink (Input) | 146.070 MHz |
| Offset | −0.600 MHz |
| Uplink Tone | CSQ (No Tone / Carrier Squelch) |
| Downlink Tone | CSQ |
| Coverage | ~40 mile radius |
| Features | Autopatch, Emergency power |
| Coordination | SERA |
| Sponsor | Alamance Amateur Radio Club |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Downlink (Output) | 443.600 MHz |
| Uplink (Input) | 448.600 MHz |
| Offset | +5.000 MHz |
| Uplink Tone | 123.0 Hz (CTCSS) |
| Downlink Tone | 123.0 Hz (CTCSS) |
| Features | Autopatch, Emergency power |
| Coordination | SERA |
| Sponsor | Alamance Amateur Radio Club |
| Affiliate | Alamance Amateur Radio Club |
This repeater is available for general use by licensed amateurs. No official net is held on this frequency.
The Alamance County Sunday Evening Net is a directed net, which means all transmissions are coordinated through Net Control. The net runs on the 2 meter repeater (146.670 MHz). Here's how to check in for the first time:
Don't be nervous — every ham on frequency was new once. Net Control will guide you through it. We're glad you're here.
For the 2m repeater: 146.670 MHz, −0.600 offset, no tone (CSQ).
For the 70cm repeater: 443.600 MHz, +5.000 offset, 123.0 Hz CTCSS tone.
Need help programming? Ask at a club meeting — our members are happy to help.
The following script is used by Net Control Stations to run the Alamance County Sunday Evening Net. NCS operators may adapt naturally, but the core structure should remain consistent.
"The Alamance County Sunday Evening Net begins in two minutes. All stations please stand by."
"Calling the Alamance County Sunday Evening Net. Your net control station this evening is [YOUR CALL]. My name is [YOUR FIRST NAME], and I am located in [YOUR LOCATION]. This is a directed net sponsored by the Alamance Amateur Radio Club. All radio amateurs are invited to participate."
"Stations with emergency or priority traffic please call [YOUR CALL] at this time."
"Please avoid doubling with other stations while checking in by following these procedures. Call Net Control [YOUR CALL]. Then, unkey your transmitter and count to two. If no one else is talking, proceed to transmit your call, your name, your location, and list any traffic, announcements, and/or bulletins for the net. If you do not wish to stay for the informal session, please say 'Out after formal.' Stations are asked to check into the net by the first letter in the suffix of your call sign."
"Stations Alpha through Golf, please call [YOUR CALL]."
"Stations Hotel through November, please call [YOUR CALL]."
"Stations Oscar through Tango, please call [YOUR CALL]."
"Stations Uniform through Zulu, please call [YOUR CALL]."
"Any additional check-ins, Alpha through Zulu, please call [YOUR CALL]."
"This is [YOUR CALL] closing the formal portion of the Net. Stations that would like to be excused from the net may secure your stations at this time. The purpose of this net is to train operators in basic net protocol, provide information pertaining to amateur radio activities at the county, state, national, and global levels, serve as a forum for discussions, and foster fellowship among radio amateurs. This net meets every Sunday evening at 8 PM here on the Alamance Amateur Radio Club's 2 Meter repeater."
"This is [YOUR CALL] closing the Alamance County Sunday Evening Net at [CURRENT TIME]. On behalf of the Alamance Amateur Radio Club, thank you for joining us this evening. We look forward to your return next week on Sunday at 8 PM. This is [YOUR CALL] returning the repeater to normal operation. Good night and have a great week!"
To train operators in basic net protocol — building the skills every ham needs when it counts most.
To share amateur radio news and bulletins at the county, state, national, and global levels.
To serve as a forum for discussion and to foster the fellowship that makes the amateur radio community great.