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What is the net?

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The goal of this net is to provide practice with your radio equipment, so we can all have a quick and easy communication path for all residents of Martins Creek to be able to communicate using off the shelf radios or amateur radios to pass traffic to neighbors in good times and bad. I encourage everyone to keep your radio turned on and tuned in this channel so we can all communicate quickly with our neighbors for announcements, fun or requests for help with emergencies.

Online hours

Monday - Friday

Online

Saturday - Sunday

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Tuesday

Tuesday Night Net 7:30PM

CQ CQ CQ, to All GMRS radio operators

The goal of this net is to provide practice with your radio equipment, so we can all have a quick and easy communication path for all residents of Martins Creek to be able to communicate using off the shelf radios or amateur radios to pass traffic to neighbors in good times and bad. I encourage everyone to keep your radio turned on and tuned in this channel so we can all communicate quickly with our neighbors for announcements, fun or requests for help with emergencies.

If you have any question regarding the net or how to purchase a radio or tue and exsiting radio to get online pleae reach out to me. Thank you.

Trainer

GMRS

General Mobile Radio Service Wiki
Trainer

FRS Radio

Family Radio Service Wiki
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Types of radios

Class

FRS - Family Radio Service

No license needed! $30+

The Family Radio Service (FRS) is a walkie-talkie radio system authorized in the United States since 1996. This personal radio service uses channelized frequencies around 462 and 467 MHz in the ultra high frequency (UHF) band. FRS uses frequency modulation (FM) instead of amplitude modulation (AM). Since the UHF band has short-range use.

Class

GMRS

FCC License Required! No Test $40+

The General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) is a land-mobile FM UHF radio service designed for short-range two-way voice communication and authorized under part 95 of the US FCC code. It requires a license in the United States. The US GMRS license is issued for a period of 10 years. The United States permits use by adult individuals who possess a valid GMRS license, as well as their immediate family members.GMRS radios are typically handheld portables (walkie-talkies) much like Family Radio Service (FRS) radios, and they share a frequency band with FRS near 462 and 467 MHz. Mobile and base station-style radios are available. GMRS licensees are allowed to establish repeaters to extend their communications range. Any individual in the United States who is at least 18 years of age and not a representative of a foreign government may apply for a GMRS license by completing the application form, online through the FCC's Universal Licensing System. No exam is required. A GMRS license is issued for a 10–year term. The fee was reduced to $35 for all applicants on April 19, 2022.

Class

CB Radio - Citizens band No License required $100+

Citizens band radio (CB radio or Citizens Band radio) is a two-way radio system that allows short-distance voice communication among individuals, typically operating on frequencies around 27 MHz. It is commonly used for personal and business communications, does not require a license in many countries, and is popular among truck drivers and outdoor enthusiasts for its ability to provide real-time information and emergency communication.

our weekly Net schedules

Radio Net Timetable

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
7:00 am Morning Wave 7:00 am - 9:00 am Morning Wave 7:00 am - 9:00 am Morning Wave 7:00 am - 9:00 am
9:00 am CB Check in 8:00 am - 9:00 am CB Check in 8:00 am - 9:00 am CB Check in 8:00 am - 9:00 am
11:00 am All band Hello 11:00 am - 2:00 pm All band Hello 11:30 am - 3:30 pm All band Hello 11:50 am - 5:20 pm
2:00 pm CB Net 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm FRS/GMRS Net 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm FRS/GMRS Net 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm CB Net 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Where you can find us

Right here in Martins Creek, PA