Check-in and Check-out Procedures - Revision history

BruceSchafer: /* Checking into a Regional Subnet */ Clarified the relationship tactical call signs to team names.

2025-05-25T20:12:49Z

Checking into a Regional Subnet: Clarified the relationship tactical call signs to team names.

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	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. Your subnet controller will probably ask you for the full name* of the team or neighborhood where the team is deployed. Even if there are multiple teams participating at that location give only the name of the host team or neighborhood and then 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		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

			<nowiki>*</nowiki> In some cases the team name will be short so your tactical call sign and the full team name will be the same. For longer names of teams or neighborhoods please choose a single word that represents the name of the team or neighborhood as your tactical call sign.

	=== What to do if you have trouble checking into a subnet ===		=== What to do if you have trouble checking into a subnet ===

BruceSchafer: /* Checking into the Resource Net */ Added details to the Resource Net description

2025-05-25T19:29:09Z

Checking into the Resource Net: Added details to the Resource Net description

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	During major exercises and actual deployments, we all start by checking into the Resource Net using the Hoodview Amateur Radio Club repeater at 147.280 MHz, 600KHz offset and 167.9 Hz tone. This repeater is also known as MC-2 as it is included as channel 2 in the [https://multnomahares.org/resources/frequency-lists-and-radio-programming-templates/ Multnomah County ARES (MCARES) frequency templates]. If the repeater does not appear to be working, you should switch to simplex using 147.280 MHz, which is channel 12 in the MCARES templates and known as MC-12.		During major exercises and actual deployments, we all start by checking into the Resource Net using the Hoodview Amateur Radio Club repeater at 147.280 MHz, 600KHz offset and 167.9 Hz tone. This repeater is also known as MC-2 as it is included as channel 2 in the [https://multnomahares.org/resources/frequency-lists-and-radio-programming-templates/ Multnomah County ARES (MCARES) frequency templates]. If the repeater does not appear to be working, you should switch to simplex using 147.280 MHz, which is channel 12 in the MCARES templates and known as MC-12.

	Subnet Controllers will sometimes 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 ~~cal~~ sign 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.		Subnet Controllers will sometimes 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 FCC call sign suffix.

			* Check in using your FCC call sign using the ITU spelling alphabet.
			* Listen for any announcements about which regional subnets are expected to be active and any changes to [[Frequency Tables\|standard frequencies]].
			* 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.''

BruceSchafer: /* Checking into the Resource Net */ Rearranged text in this subsection.

2025-04-28T14:56:23Z

Checking into the Resource Net: Rearranged text in this subsection.

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	=== Checking into the Resource Net ===		=== Checking into the Resource Net ===
	~~Listen to~~ MC-2* for the ~~Resource Net~~. Subnet Controllers will sometimes 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.		During major exercises and actual deployments, we all start by checking into the Resource Net using the Hoodview Amateur Radio Club repeater at 147.280 MHz, 600KHz offset and 167.9 Hz tone. This repeater is also known as MC-2 as it is included as channel 2 in the [https://multnomahares.org/resources/frequency-lists-and-radio-programming-templates/ Multnomah County ARES (MCARES) frequency templates]. If the repeater does not appear to be working, you should switch to simplex using 147.280 MHz, which is channel 12 in the MCARES templates and known as MC-12.

			Subnet Controllers will sometimes 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 cal sign 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.''

	<nowiki>*</nowiki> During major exercises and actual deployments, we all start by checking into the Resource Net using the Hoodview Amateur Radio Club repeater at 147.280 MHz, 600KHz offset and 167.9 Hz tone. This repeater is also known as MC-2 as it is included as channel 2 in the [https://multnomahares.org/resources/frequency-lists-and-radio-programming-templates/ Multnomah County ARES (MCARES) frequency templates]. If the repeater does not appear to be working, you would switch to simplex using 147.280 MHz, which is channel 12 in the MCARES templates and known as MC-12.

	=== Reasons for Resource Net ===		=== Reasons for Resource Net ===

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2025-04-28T01:34:15Z

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	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.''

	<nowiki>*</nowiki> During major exercises and actual deployments, ~~weall~~ start by checking into the Resource Net using the Hoodview Amateur Radio Club repeater at 147.280 MHz, 600KHz offset and 167.9 Hz tone. This repeater is also known as MC-2 as it is included as channel 2 in the [https://multnomahares.org/resources/frequency-lists-and-radio-programming-templates/ Multnomah County ARES (MCARES) frequency templates]. If the repeater does not appear to be working, you would switch to simplex using 147.280 MHz, which is channel 12 in the MCARES templates and known as MC-12.		<nowiki>*</nowiki> During major exercises and actual deployments, we all start by checking into the Resource Net using the Hoodview Amateur Radio Club repeater at 147.280 MHz, 600KHz offset and 167.9 Hz tone. This repeater is also known as MC-2 as it is included as channel 2 in the [https://multnomahares.org/resources/frequency-lists-and-radio-programming-templates/ Multnomah County ARES (MCARES) frequency templates]. If the repeater does not appear to be working, you would switch to simplex using 147.280 MHz, which is channel 12 in the MCARES templates and known as MC-12.

	=== Reasons for Resource Net ===		=== Reasons for Resource Net ===

BruceSchafer: /* Checking into the Resource Net */ Added details on MC-2 and MC-12

2025-04-28T01:22:37Z

Checking into the Resource Net: Added details on MC-2 and MC-12

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	=== Checking into the Resource Net ===		=== Checking into the Resource Net ===
	Listen to MC-2 for the Resource Net. Subnet Controllers will sometimes 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 sometimes 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.''

			<nowiki>*</nowiki> During major exercises and actual deployments, weall start by checking into the Resource Net using the Hoodview Amateur Radio Club repeater at 147.280 MHz, 600KHz offset and 167.9 Hz tone. This repeater is also known as MC-2 as it is included as channel 2 in the [https://multnomahares.org/resources/frequency-lists-and-radio-programming-templates/ Multnomah County ARES (MCARES) frequency templates]. If the repeater does not appear to be working, you would switch to simplex using 147.280 MHz, which is channel 12 in the MCARES templates and known as MC-12.

	=== Reasons for Resource Net ===		=== Reasons for Resource Net ===

BruceSchafer: /* Checking into the Resource Net */ Added conditional phrase

2024-10-20T17:28:54Z

Checking into the Resource Net: Added conditional phrase

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	=== Checking into the Resource Net ===		=== 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 sometimes 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.''

BSchafer: Removed some spaces

2023-10-17T18:36:37Z

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	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 ===

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2023-10-17T18:30:09Z

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	=== Choosing Regional Subnets ===		=== 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.

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2023-06-02T22:08:03Z

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	=== ''Choosing Regional Subnets'' ===		=== 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.

BruceSchafer: /* Additional Information About the Resource Net */ Added link to HARC website

2023-04-04T19:28:16Z

Additional Information About the Resource Net: Added link to HARC website

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	Details of MC-2 and MC-12		Details of MC-2 and MC-12
	* MC-2 and MC-12 are references to Channels 2 and 12 in the [https://multnomahares.org/resources/frequency-lists-and-radio-programming-templates/ Multnomah County ARES frequency templates].		* MC-2 and MC-12 are references to Channels 2 and 12 in the [https://multnomahares.org/resources/frequency-lists-and-radio-programming-templates/ Multnomah County ARES frequency templates].
	* MC-2 gives access to a repeater owned and operated by the Hoodview Amateur Radio Club		* MC-2 gives access to a repeater owned and operated by the [https://www.wb7qiw.org/ Hoodview Amateur Radio Club]
	** The repeater's output frequency is 147.280 MHz		** The repeater's output frequency is 147.280 MHz
	** The transmit offset is +600 KHz		** The transmit offset is +600 KHz