The position of Net Control is an important component of any on-air net. Having readily available trained and confident Net Control operators is essential in any actual emergency situation. Our weekly Eugene Em Comm nets (every Wednesday at 7:00 PM on 146.88 MHz, PL 100) provide an opportunity for volunteers to practice filling this essential position. In an emergency, any one of us may be called upon to function as Net Control, at least temporarily.

Volunteer for Net Control


A generic Net Control Script is available in two versions: a PDF document with placeholders for your information, and a Word document that you can edit to include your personal information. It can also be found on the Docs and Maps page.

Net Control Topics

Here is a list of possible Net Control discussion topics generated on the net on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. To suggest additional ideas, use the Contact form:

  • Ideas for solar and battery power and alternatives for small stations or HT radios
  • What gear should go along when scouting a neighborhood for damage?
  • Options for antennas for your emergency “Go” bag.
  • What gear do you currently have, and what gear are you lacking?

Volunteer Net Control Schedule

Beginning June 15, 2022, we will be returning to our previous rotation, assigning Net Control by area: 1st Wednesday – NW; 2nd Wednesday – NE; 3rd Wednesday – SE2; 4th Wednesday – SE1; and 5th Wednesday TBA.

  • July 6, 2022 – Ron Van Devender, N0RON (NW)
  • July 13, 2022 – Andy Davis, KJ7JDN (NE)
  • July 20, 2022 – Thia Bell, KJ7CNH (SE2)
  • July 27,2022 – TBA (SE1)

List of previous net control volunteers and dates

Wednesday Net Roll Call

Wednesday Net Roll Call list is available for recent nets.

Net Control Archive

Here are previous Net Controls for Wednesday night nets. Net Control volunteers for upcoming nets are available on the home page.

  • June 29, 2022 – Don Metheny, AI7AD
  • June 22, 2022 – Thia Bell, KJ7CNH
  • June 15, 2022 – Andy Davis KJ7JDN
  • June 8, 2022 – Andy Davis, KJ7JDN
  • June 1, 2022 – Andy Davis, KJ7JDN
  • May 25, 2022 – Don Metheny, AI7AD
  • May 18, 2022 – Andy Davis, KJ7JDN
  • May 11, 2022 – Thia Bell, KJ7CNH
  • May 4, 2022 – Andy Davis, KJ7JDN
  • April 27, 2022 – Tom Reitter, KC7TOM
  • April 20, 2022 – Don Metheny, AI7AD
  • April 13, 2022 – Mike McCornack, KJ7HCH
  • April 6, 2022 – Andy Davis, KJ7JDN
  • March 30, 2022 -Thia Bell, KJ7CNH
  • March 23, 2022 – Don Metheny, AI7AD
  • March 16, 2022 – Gary Hale, AG7TH
  • March 9, 2022 – Andy Davis, KJ7JDN
  • March 2, 2022 – Andy Davis, KJ7JDN