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What is standard practice when you take part in a radio net?

Transmit only when the net control station directs you, unless reporting an emergency.

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  1. Transmit only when net control directs you ✔
  2. Give your name and street address when checking in
  3. Record the time of each transmission

Why: Net control runs the net. Unless you have an emergency, wait to be called before you transmit, so everything stays orderly.

Huh, didn't know that: Typical duties of net control are calling the net to order and directing communications between stations.

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Why was the net so organized? Net control had everyone in line.
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Answer: Transmit only when net control directs you. Net control runs the net. Unless you have an emergency, wait to be called before you transmit, so everything stays orderly.

  1. ARRL Chapter Five: NTS Standard Net Procedures www.arrl.org/chapter-five-nts-standard-net-procedures
    Net stations follow the direction of the NCS without question or comment if such directions are understood.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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