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Check-in format, traffic handling, and prowords for emcomm nets. Works offline after your first visit.

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Net Control Quick Ref

Net control quick reference — check-ins, traffic handling, and prowords.

Standard check-in

  1. Listen — know the net name, net control (NCS) call, and purpose.
  2. When called for comments, give: callsign, name, location, traffic (yes/no), remarks.
  3. Example: KI4TQN, Avery, Johnson City, no traffic, monitoring.
  4. Stay on frequency unless directed; use minimum necessary words.

Traffic priority

ClassPrefixExample
EmergencyEMERGENCYLife/property — immediate
PriorityPRIORITYUrgent welfare, time-sensitive
Health & WelfareWELFAREStatus inquiries
RoutineROUTINEGeneral messages

Common prowords

WordMeaning
BreakI have traffic for the net
ClearI am done transmitting
CopyI received your transmission
Say againRepeat your transmission
Stand byWait — I will call you
All stationsEveryone on frequency

NCS net log

Log check-ins and traffic during your net — saves locally on this device.

Net not opened

Check-in queue

Traffic list

Common questions

What does net control do?

Directs check-ins, prioritizes traffic, maintains net discipline, and documents activity.

What prowords should NCS use?

Use ITU/NATO prowords like BREAK, ROGER, and SAY AGAIN — not police 10-codes.