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Check-in and Check-out Procedures
=== ''Choosing Regional Subnets'' ===
 
Regional Subnet Procedures
Choosing Regional Subnets  
Choose frequencies corresponding to two or more VHF simplex regions based on this map.  Also make note of a backup UHF frequencies in case there is interference on the VHF frequencies.
Choose frequencies corresponding to two or more VHF simplex regions based on this map.  Also make note of a backup UHF frequencies in case there is interference on the VHF frequencies.
Propagation is more important than exact location so you may want to start by briefly listening on two frequencies and choosing the one that has the clearest signal.  There is a chance, however, that propagation won't be symmetric so that a subnet controller that you can hear clearly may not be able to hear you well and vice versa for the other subnet.  In that case, you might have to try one and then the other.  Don't give up if neither seems to be working well, however, because after the main check in, the controller will usually ask for one of the stations already checked in to ask for additional check ins from those who are having trouble hearing or reaching the controller.
Propagation is more important than exact location so you may want to start by briefly listening on two frequencies and choosing the one that has the clearest signal.  There is a chance, however, that propagation won't be symmetric so that a subnet controller that you can hear clearly may not be able to hear you well and vice versa for the other subnet.  In that case, you might have to try one and then the other.  Don't give up if neither seems to be working well, however, because after the main check in, the controller will usually ask for one of the stations already checked in to ask for additional check ins from those who are having trouble hearing or reaching the controller.
Things to worry about later:  The subnet controllers tend to vary from one exercise or deployment to another and sometimes their equipment will change.  So, the best region to check into may vary from one exercise to another.  It may also vary based on whether you’re checking in from home or from your team’s staging area.  If you find two regions that work equally well, you could break the tie by choosing the one used by teams that adjoin your team geographically.
Things to worry about later:  The subnet controllers tend to vary from one exercise or deployment to another and sometimes their equipment will change.  So, the best region to check into may vary from one exercise to another.  It may also vary based on whether you’re checking in from home or from your team’s staging area.  If you find two regions that work equally well, you could break the tie by choosing the one used by teams that adjoin your team geographically.
Checking into a Regional Subnet
 
=== Checking into a Regional Subnet ===
Make sure that your radio is not using an offset because you will not be using a repeater. Use a tactical call sign to check in.  FCC call signs should only be used at the end of a communication.  
Make sure that your radio is not using an offset because you will not be using a repeater. Use a tactical call sign to check in.  FCC call signs should only be used at the end of a communication.  
During simplex exercises, your tactical call sign should be your NET team name followed by a number. If your net team name is long, choose an abbreviation.  Example: “South Heights 1.”  If you hear someone else check in with your chosen tactical call sign, change the number, e.g. “South Heights 2.”
During simplex exercises, your tactical call sign should be your NET team name followed by a number. If your net team name is long, choose an abbreviation.  Example: “South Heights 1.”  If you hear someone else check in with your chosen tactical call sign, change the number, e.g. “South Heights 2.”  
 
During citywide deployment exercises and actual deployments, your tactical call sign should be your team name or an abbreviation of it.  You do not need to add a number as there should only be one ARO representing a team at a time.
During citywide deployment exercises and actual deployments, your tactical call sign should be your team name or an abbreviation of it.  You do not need to add a number as there should only be one ARO representing a team at a time.
After the subnet controller recognizes you during the check in, give your FCC call sign and say the word “Out” as it is the end of that communication. “Out” doesn’t mean you’re turning off your radio; it means you don’t expect a reply.
After the subnet controller recognizes you during the check in, give your FCC call sign and say the word “Out” as it is the end of that communication. “Out” doesn’t mean you’re turning off your radio; it means you don’t expect a reply
The subnet controller may have trouble hearing some operators.  If you hear a station that the controller doesn’t acknowledge, wait for a pause, say the word “Relay” and wait to be told to go ahead.  If the subnet controller has requested that relays be held until requested, follow the subnet controller’s instructions.
 
What to do if you have trouble checking into a subnet.
The subnet controller may have trouble hearing some operators.  If you hear a station that the controller doesn’t acknowledge, wait for a pause, say the word “Relay” and wait to be told to go ahead.  If the subnet controller has requested that relays be held until requested, follow the subnet controller’s instructions
 
=== What to do if you have trouble checking into a subnet ===
You can try another subnet frequency if you like.  If you don’t have an alternate frequency or it appears that the frequency for your region is in use by others you can call or text Bruce at 503-332-4666 for advice.
You can try another subnet frequency if you like.  If you don’t have an alternate frequency or it appears that the frequency for your region is in use by others you can call or text Bruce at 503-332-4666 for advice.
If you are still not successful, please send an email to BruceSchafer1@gmail.com so he can help you do some troubleshooting in the days after the exercise.
 
Checking out of a subnet
f you are still not successful, please send an email to BruceSchafer1@gmail.com so he can help you do some troubleshooting in the days after the exercise.
When your subnet controller asks you to do so, check out from your subnet.  Respond with your FCC call sign and the proword “Out” or “Clear.”*  
 
* “Out” means you don’t expect a response.  “Clear” means you don’t expect a response and you are leaving the frequency.  
=== Checking out of a subnet ===
Checking into the Resource Net
When your subnet controller asks you to do so, check out from your subnet.  Respond with your FCC call sign and the proword “Out” or “Clear.”*
* “Out” means you don’t expect a response.   
* “Clear” means you don’t expect a response and you are leaving the frequency.
 
=== Checking into the Resource Net ===
Listen to MC-2 for the Resource Net. Subnet Controllers will be asked to check in first, so wait for the Resource Net operator to ask you to check in.  The general check ins will probably be in alphabetical order by callsign suffix. Check in using your FCC call sign using the ITU spelling alphabet .  Once you have checked in and been released by the Resource Net Controller, you can transition to your regional subnet.  
Listen to MC-2 for the Resource Net. Subnet Controllers will be asked to check in first, so wait for the Resource Net operator to ask you to check in.  The general check ins will probably be in alphabetical order by callsign suffix. Check in using your FCC call sign using the ITU spelling alphabet .  Once you have checked in and been released by the Resource Net Controller, you can transition to your regional subnet.  
Note: While you are waiting for your call sign suffix to be called, you may want to use the Reverse button on your radio occasionally to check to see if there are operators near you who are not reaching the repeater. If you hear someone trying to check in while you are on reverse but don’t hear them without reverse, they are not reaching the repeater.  You have the option of offering a relay by using the proword “Relay”.  Be sure and turn off the reverse feature before doing so.  
Note: While you are waiting for your call sign suffix to be called, you may want to use the Reverse button on your radio occasionally to check to see if there are operators near you who are not reaching the repeater. If you hear someone trying to check in while you are on reverse but don’t hear them without reverse, they are not reaching the repeater.  You have the option of offering a relay by using the proword “Relay”.  Be sure and turn off the reverse feature before doing so.  
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