Logging Procedures for Subnet Control Operators - Revision history

BruceSchafer: /* Instructions for using the NET Version of the ICS 214 Unit Log */ Added some clarifications

2026-01-03T01:38:29Z

Instructions for using the NET Version of the ICS 214 Unit Log: Added some clarifications

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	=== Instructions for using the [[Media:ICS-214 Unit Log Fillable.pdf\|NET Version of the ICS 214 Unit Log]] ===		=== Instructions for using the [[Media:ICS-214 Unit Log Fillable.pdf\|NET Version of the ICS 214 Unit Log]] ===
			Each NET Subnet Conrol Operator (SNC) should use an ICS Form 214 to record the activities of their station in their role as Unit Leader. In other situations like a radio trailer or radio room, multiple stations and operators at the same location are all part of the same Communications Unit and would share a single ICS Form 214. Similarly, multiple operators working together at a remote site like an evacuation center would share a Form 214..

	* Each NET SNC should use ICS Form 214 to record the activities of their station. In other situations like a radio trailer or radio room, multiple stations and operators at the same location are all part of the same Communications Unit and would share a single ICS Form 214. Similarly, multiple operators working together at a remote site like an evacuation center would share a Form 214..		Assuming you are serving as a NET SNC:
	* Log your name ~~and~~ the date and time your station’s activation ~~at the top~~.		* Log your name as the Unit Leader in Box 5. The date and time your station’s activation should go in boxes 2 and 3.
	* Also record your Name and Time In in ~~the roster section~~. Do the same for any other operators or scribes serving with you.		* Also record your Name and Time In in Section 7 - "Personnel Roster Assigned". Do the same for any other operators or scribes serving with you.
	* Record “ICS Position” as “Amateur Radio Operator” or "Scribe" or an abbreviation like “ARO” or "ARO Scribe".		* Record “ICS Position” as “Amateur Radio Operator” or "Scribe" or an abbreviation like “ARO” or "ARO Scribe".
	* Record “Home Base” as “Portland NET”.		* Record “Home Base” as “Portland NET”.
	* When someone goes off ~~during~~, record the time in “Time Out”		* When someone goes off duty, record the time in “Time Out”
	* If the incident command declares a new operational period, close the 214 and open a new one.		* If the incident command declares a new operational period, close the 214 and open a new one.
	* When a station is closed or a new operational period starts, log the closing as the last item in Major Events.		* When a station is closed or a new operational period starts, log the closing as the last item in Major Events.
	* See		* See [[Media:ICS Form 214 Unit Log NET Instructions.pdf\|Instructions for NET version of ICS Form 214 Unit Log]] for additional details.
	[[Media:ICS Form 214 Unit Log NET Instructions.pdf\|Instructions for NET version of ICS Form 214 Unit Log]] for additional details.
	* See the following sample ICS 214.		* See the following sample ICS 214.
	[[File:ICS 214 SNC Sample.png\|500px]]		[[File:ICS 214 SNC Sample.png\|500px]]

BruceSchafer: Updated link to ICS 214 and to its instructinos

2025-11-08T18:35:25Z

Updated link to ICS 214 and to its instructinos

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	Because your role as a subnet controller (SNC) includes a variety of procedures, no one form efficiently covers everything you should log. I recommend you spread logging across the following four forms.		Because your role as a subnet controller (SNC) includes a variety of procedures, no one form efficiently covers everything you should log. I recommend you spread logging across the following four forms.

	* [~~https~~:~~//drive.google~~.~~com/file/d/1_ryKuDUKzB1gc6DLsuMdG__a4nTuEYn1/view?usp=drive_link~~ ICS 214 – Unit Log]		* [[Media:ICS-214 Unit Log Fillable.pdf\|NET Version of ICS 214 Unit Log]]
	* NET Form 6 and the similar ICS 309 Communications Log		* NET Form 6 and the similar ICS 309 Communications Log
	** [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BRPQuQdaSTWl02mbv8lLl4RAVw3H0c9V/view?usp=sharing NET Form 6] for logging transmission of NET Form 8 or other forms by voice.		** [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BRPQuQdaSTWl02mbv8lLl4RAVw3H0c9V/view?usp=sharing NET Form 6] for logging transmission of NET Form 8 or other forms by voice.
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	=== Background ===		=== Background ===
	The [~~https~~:~~//drive.google~~.~~com/file/d/1_ryKuDUKzB1gc6DLsuMdG__a4nTuEYn1/view?usp=drive_link~~ ICS 214 Unit Log ~~form~~] is designed to record a roster of those involved in a particular unit and the activities of those people. The form’s header provides space for recording the incident name, date and time, leadership and operational period. Below the header are rows for recording a roster of those associated with a particular unit, in this case a communications unit. The lower part of the form is for recording the activities of the unit. This makes it useful for providing information about what happened and when – both for those who participated in those activities and those who arrive later. In addition, the information is useful for those interested in reviewing the activities of the unit and looking for opportunities for improving readiness and efficiency for similar future activities.		The [[Media:ICS-214 Unit Log Fillable.pdf\|NET Version of ICS 214 Unit Log]] is designed to record a roster of those involved in a particular unit and the activities of those people. The form’s header provides space for recording the incident name, date and time, leadership and operational period. Below the header are rows for recording a roster of those associated with a particular unit, in this case a communications unit. The lower part of the form is for recording the activities of the unit. This makes it useful for providing information about what happened and when – both for those who participated in those activities and those who arrive later. In addition, the information is useful for those interested in reviewing the activities of the unit and looking for opportunities for improving readiness and efficiency for similar future activities.

	The [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BRPQuQdaSTWl02mbv8lLl4RAVw3H0c9V/view?usp=sharing NET Form 6] is based on the ICS 309 Communication Log form which is intended primarily for logging formal traffic - messages on forms. Limiting its use to such traffic should provide two benefits:		The [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BRPQuQdaSTWl02mbv8lLl4RAVw3H0c9V/view?usp=sharing NET Form 6] is based on the ICS 309 Communication Log form which is intended primarily for logging formal traffic - messages on forms. Limiting its use to such traffic should provide two benefits:
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	The [[Media:Traffic Count Worksheet.pdf\|Traffic Count Worksheet]] is an experimental form for tracking counts of available formal messages as well as counts of messages handled so far. Feel free to customize it to meet your needs. The goal is to handle traffic based on precedence and give all stations in your region a chance to pass traffic that is equal to the precedence being passed by other stations. The worksheet should help you handle the available traffic by relative precedence and keep track of available traffic that you have not yet handled.		The [[Media:Traffic Count Worksheet.pdf\|Traffic Count Worksheet]] is an experimental form for tracking counts of available formal messages as well as counts of messages handled so far. Feel free to customize it to meet your needs. The goal is to handle traffic based on precedence and give all stations in your region a chance to pass traffic that is equal to the precedence being passed by other stations. The worksheet should help you handle the available traffic by relative precedence and keep track of available traffic that you have not yet handled.

	=== Instructions for using an [~~https~~:~~//drive.google~~.~~com/file/d/1_ryKuDUKzB1gc6DLsuMdG__a4nTuEYn1/view?usp=drive_link~~ ICS ~~Form~~ 214] ===		=== Instructions for using the [[Media:ICS-214 Unit Log Fillable.pdf\|NET Version of the ICS 214 Unit Log]] ===

	* Each NET SNC should use ICS Form 214 to record the activities of their station. In other situations like a radio trailer or radio room, multiple stations and operators at the same location are all part of the same Communications Unit and would share a single ICS Form 214. Similarly, multiple operators working together at a remote site like an evacuation center would share a Form 214..		* Each NET SNC should use ICS Form 214 to record the activities of their station. In other situations like a radio trailer or radio room, multiple stations and operators at the same location are all part of the same Communications Unit and would share a single ICS Form 214. Similarly, multiple operators working together at a remote site like an evacuation center would share a Form 214..
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	* If the incident command declares a new operational period, close the 214 and open a new one.		* If the incident command declares a new operational period, close the 214 and open a new one.
	* When a station is closed or a new operational period starts, log the closing as the last item in Major Events.		* When a station is closed or a new operational period starts, log the closing as the last item in Major Events.
	* See [~~https~~:~~//drive~~.~~google.com/file/d/1FhGwY9uo3D7FTATwe7aqgQ30Welx2kL0/view?usp=share_link~~ ICS 214 Unit Log ~~Instructions~~] for additional details.		* See
			[[Media:ICS Form 214 Unit Log NET Instructions.pdf\|Instructions for NET version of ICS Form 214 Unit Log]] for additional details.
	* See the following sample ICS 214.		* See the following sample ICS 214.
	[[File:ICS 214 SNC Sample.png\|500px]]		[[File:ICS 214 SNC Sample.png\|500px]]

BruceSchafer: /* Instructions for using the Traffic Count Worksheet */

2025-11-08T18:23:30Z

Instructions for using the Traffic Count Worksheet

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	[[File:SNC's Stations Participating Form.png\|500px]]		[[File:SNC's Stations Participating Form.png\|500px]]

	=== Instructions for using the [~~https~~:~~//drive.google~~.~~com/file/d/10cVLW0D1HFXOXEX2_WJ7caQuyV9GVCwS/view?usp=drive_link~~ Traffic Count Worksheet] ===		=== Instructions for using the [[Media:Traffic Count Worksheet.pdf\|Traffic Count Worksheet]] ===

	* Each time a station reports available traffic, use a new row to record the number of messages available at each precedence level.		* Each time a station reports available traffic, use a new row to record the number of messages available at each precedence level.

BruceSchafer: /* Overview of using NET Form 6 (ICS 309) Communication Log */ Updated link to Traffic Count Worksheet

2025-11-08T18:22:50Z

Overview of using NET Form 6 (ICS 309) Communication Log: Updated link to Traffic Count Worksheet

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	* Subnet controllers should record most activities on an ICS 214 rather than the NET Form 6 or ICS 309 with the following exceptions:		* Subnet controllers should record most activities on an ICS 214 rather than the NET Form 6 or ICS 309 with the following exceptions:
	** Check-ins, readability, etc. should go on the [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]] or scratch paper.		** Check-ins, readability, etc. should go on the [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]] or scratch paper.
	** Message counts should go on a [~~https~~:~~//docs.google~~.~~com/document/d/1FsFca0Yq1xIHZlihSXuZG-Fo5M-C8MzAfMyrGgdugH0/edit?usp=sharing~~ Traffic Count Worksheet] or scratch paper.		** Message counts should go on a [[Media:Traffic Count Worksheet.pdf\|Traffic Count Worksheet]] or scratch paper.
	* Use Winlink Express to [[Checklists for Winlink Tasks#Steps to Generate an ICS-309.2C allowing you to create a communication log as a PDF file that can be printed or emailed\|generate an ICS 309 PDF]] for any Winlink traffic.		* Use Winlink Express to [[Checklists for Winlink Tasks#Steps to Generate an ICS-309.2C allowing you to create a communication log as a PDF file that can be printed or emailed\|generate an ICS 309 PDF]] for any Winlink traffic.
	[[File:Sample Form 6 SNC.png\|500px]]		[[File:Sample Form 6 SNC.png\|500px]]

BruceSchafer: /* Background */ Updated link to Traffic Count Worksheet

2025-11-08T18:22:01Z

Background: Updated link to Traffic Count Worksheet

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	The [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]] is an unofficial form designed to complement the two forms discussed above to help keep track of the stations that communication unit is in contact with as well as information like the readability of the radio communications with those stations. As it is not an official ICS form, it can be customized to the particular situation. In a pinch, use scratch paper instead. Using this form instead of recording check-ins on Form 6 or 214 will use less space and keep the information about each station together for easy reference.		The [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]] is an unofficial form designed to complement the two forms discussed above to help keep track of the stations that communication unit is in contact with as well as information like the readability of the radio communications with those stations. As it is not an official ICS form, it can be customized to the particular situation. In a pinch, use scratch paper instead. Using this form instead of recording check-ins on Form 6 or 214 will use less space and keep the information about each station together for easy reference.

	The [~~https~~:~~//docs.google~~.~~com/document/d/1FsFca0Yq1xIHZlihSXuZG-Fo5M-C8MzAfMyrGgdugH0/edit?usp=sharing~~ Traffic Count Worksheet] is an experimental form for tracking counts of available formal messages as well as counts of messages handled so far. Feel free to customize it to meet your needs. The goal is to handle traffic based on precedence and give all stations in your region a chance to pass traffic that is equal to the precedence being passed by other stations. The worksheet should help you handle the available traffic by relative precedence and keep track of available traffic that you have not yet handled.		The [[Media:Traffic Count Worksheet.pdf\|Traffic Count Worksheet]] is an experimental form for tracking counts of available formal messages as well as counts of messages handled so far. Feel free to customize it to meet your needs. The goal is to handle traffic based on precedence and give all stations in your region a chance to pass traffic that is equal to the precedence being passed by other stations. The worksheet should help you handle the available traffic by relative precedence and keep track of available traffic that you have not yet handled.

	=== Instructions for using an [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ryKuDUKzB1gc6DLsuMdG__a4nTuEYn1/view?usp=drive_link ICS Form 214] ===		=== Instructions for using an [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_ryKuDUKzB1gc6DLsuMdG__a4nTuEYn1/view?usp=drive_link ICS Form 214] ===

BruceSchafer: Updated link to Traffic Count Worksheet

2025-11-08T18:21:06Z

Updated link to Traffic Count Worksheet

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	** ICS Form 309 for Winlink traffic which can be [[Checklists for Winlink Tasks#Steps to Generate an ICS-309.2C allowing you to create a communication log as a PDF file that can be printed or emailed\|generated by Winlink Express]]		** ICS Form 309 for Winlink traffic which can be [[Checklists for Winlink Tasks#Steps to Generate an ICS-309.2C allowing you to create a communication log as a PDF file that can be printed or emailed\|generated by Winlink Express]]
	* [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]]. This is an unofficial form that should help you capture information about the stations participating in your subnet more efficiently than the above two forms.		* [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]]. This is an unofficial form that should help you capture information about the stations participating in your subnet more efficiently than the above two forms.
	* [~~https~~:~~//docs.google~~.~~com/document/d/1FsFca0Yq1xIHZlihSXuZG-Fo5M-C8MzAfMyrGgdugH0/edit?usp=sharing~~ Traffic Count Worksheet]. This unofficial form should help you keep track of counts of the traffic that the stations in your region have ready to transmit as well as traffic that you have already handled.		* [[Media:Traffic Count Worksheet.pdf\|Traffic Count Worksheet]]. This unofficial form should help you keep track of counts of the traffic that the stations in your region have ready to transmit as well as traffic that you have already handled.

	Note: For some short exercises you may not need all four forms. For instance, if you are serving as an SNC during an exercise that does not involve formal traffic you would not need to use Form 6 or a Traffic Count Worksheet.		Note: For some short exercises you may not need all four forms. For instance, if you are serving as an SNC during an exercise that does not involve formal traffic you would not need to use Form 6 or a Traffic Count Worksheet.

BruceSchafer: Updated links to stations participating log

2025-11-08T18:08:59Z

Updated links to stations participating log

BruceSchafer: Replaced link to Google Doc with link to fillable PDF form

2025-09-01T23:52:17Z

Replaced link to Google Doc with link to fillable PDF form

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	* In the example above the transmission of the messages that originated from North Heights and South Heights to ECC and the receipt of traffic from ECC are not shown here because they were transmitted via Winlink which can generate a separate log.		* In the example above the transmission of the messages that originated from North Heights and South Heights to ECC and the receipt of traffic from ECC are not shown here because they were transmitted via Winlink which can generate a separate log.

	=== Instructions for using [https://drive.google.com/file/d/~~10cVLW0D1HFXOXEX2_WJ7caQuyV9GVCwS~~/view?usp=~~sharing~~ Stations Participating Form] ===		=== Instructions for using [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_1NoKrgwuF56_RosgyTjz4Z7VJwZ2cK3/view?usp=drive_link Stations Participating Form] ===

	* Each time a station checks in, record the time, the station’s tactical call sign and the operator’s FCC call sign.		* Each time a station checks in, record the time, the station’s tactical call sign and the operator’s FCC call sign.
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	[[File:SNC's Stations Participating Form.png\|500px]]		[[File:SNC's Stations Participating Form.png\|500px]]

	=== Instructions for using the [https://~~docs~~.google.com/~~document~~/d/~~1FsFca0Yq1xIHZlihSXuZG-Fo5M-C8MzAfMyrGgdugH0~~/~~edit~~?usp=~~sharing~~ Traffic Count Worksheet] ===		=== Instructions for using the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/10cVLW0D1HFXOXEX2_WJ7caQuyV9GVCwS/view?usp=drive_link Traffic Count Worksheet] ===

	* Each time a station reports available traffic, use a new row to record the number of messages available at each precedence level.		* Each time a station reports available traffic, use a new row to record the number of messages available at each precedence level.

BruceSchafer: Replaced link to Google Doc with link to fillable PDF form

2025-09-01T23:44:23Z

Replaced link to Google Doc with link to fillable PDF form

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	* In the example above the transmission of the messages that originated from North Heights and South Heights to ECC and the receipt of traffic from ECC are not shown here because they were transmitted via Winlink which can generate a separate log.		* In the example above the transmission of the messages that originated from North Heights and South Heights to ECC and the receipt of traffic from ECC are not shown here because they were transmitted via Winlink which can generate a separate log.

	=== Instructions for using [https://drive.google.com/file/d/~~1_1NoKrgwuF56_RosgyTjz4Z7VJwZ2cK3~~/view?usp=sharing Stations Participating Form] ===		=== Instructions for using [https://drive.google.com/file/d/10cVLW0D1HFXOXEX2_WJ7caQuyV9GVCwS/view?usp=sharing Stations Participating Form] ===

	* Each time a station checks in, record the time, the station’s tactical call sign and the operator’s FCC call sign.		* Each time a station checks in, record the time, the station’s tactical call sign and the operator’s FCC call sign.

BruceSchafer: /* Instructions for using Stations Participating Form */ Replaced link to Google Doc with link to fillable PDF form

2025-09-01T18:22:54Z

Instructions for using Stations Participating Form: Replaced link to Google Doc with link to fillable PDF form

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	* In the example above the transmission of the messages that originated from North Heights and South Heights to ECC and the receipt of traffic from ECC are not shown here because they were transmitted via Winlink which can generate a separate log.		* In the example above the transmission of the messages that originated from North Heights and South Heights to ECC and the receipt of traffic from ECC are not shown here because they were transmitted via Winlink which can generate a separate log.

	=== Instructions for using [https://~~docs~~.google.com/~~document~~/d/~~1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8~~/~~edit~~?usp=sharing Stations Participating Form] ===		=== Instructions for using [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_1NoKrgwuF56_RosgyTjz4Z7VJwZ2cK3/view?usp=sharing Stations Participating Form] ===

	* Each time a station checks in, record the time, the station’s tactical call sign and the operator’s FCC call sign.		* Each time a station checks in, record the time, the station’s tactical call sign and the operator’s FCC call sign.

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	** [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BRPQuQdaSTWl02mbv8lLl4RAVw3H0c9V/view?usp=sharing NET Form 6] for logging transmission of NET Form 8 or other forms by voice.		** [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BRPQuQdaSTWl02mbv8lLl4RAVw3H0c9V/view?usp=sharing NET Form 6] for logging transmission of NET Form 8 or other forms by voice.
	** ICS Form 309 for Winlink traffic which can be [[Checklists for Winlink Tasks#Steps to Generate an ICS-309.2C allowing you to create a communication log as a PDF file that can be printed or emailed\|generated by Winlink Express]]		** ICS Form 309 for Winlink traffic which can be [[Checklists for Winlink Tasks#Steps to Generate an ICS-309.2C allowing you to create a communication log as a PDF file that can be printed or emailed\|generated by Winlink Express]]
	* [~~https~~:~~//drive~~.~~google.com/file/d/1_1NoKrgwuF56_RosgyTjz4Z7VJwZ2cK3/view?usp=sharing~~ Stations Participating Log]. This is an unofficial form that should help you capture information about the stations participating in your subnet more efficiently than the above two forms.		* [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]]. This is an unofficial form that should help you capture information about the stations participating in your subnet more efficiently than the above two forms.
	* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FsFca0Yq1xIHZlihSXuZG-Fo5M-C8MzAfMyrGgdugH0/edit?usp=sharing Traffic Count Worksheet]. This unofficial form should help you keep track of counts of the traffic that the stations in your region have ready to transmit as well as traffic that you have already handled.		* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FsFca0Yq1xIHZlihSXuZG-Fo5M-C8MzAfMyrGgdugH0/edit?usp=sharing Traffic Count Worksheet]. This unofficial form should help you keep track of counts of the traffic that the stations in your region have ready to transmit as well as traffic that you have already handled.

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	* Those reviewing the logs later are more likely to have a clear picture of what messages were sent and received by the station.		* Those reviewing the logs later are more likely to have a clear picture of what messages were sent and received by the station.

	The [~~https~~:~~//docs~~.~~google.com/document/d/1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8/edit?usp=sharing~~ Stations Participating Log] is an unofficial form designed to complement the two forms discussed above to help keep track of the stations that communication unit is in contact with as well as information like the readability of the radio communications with those stations. As it is not an official ICS form, it can be customized to the particular situation. In a pinch, use scratch paper instead. Using this form instead of recording check-ins on Form 6 or 214 will use less space and keep the information about each station together for easy reference.		The [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]] is an unofficial form designed to complement the two forms discussed above to help keep track of the stations that communication unit is in contact with as well as information like the readability of the radio communications with those stations. As it is not an official ICS form, it can be customized to the particular situation. In a pinch, use scratch paper instead. Using this form instead of recording check-ins on Form 6 or 214 will use less space and keep the information about each station together for easy reference.

	The [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FsFca0Yq1xIHZlihSXuZG-Fo5M-C8MzAfMyrGgdugH0/edit?usp=sharing Traffic Count Worksheet] is an experimental form for tracking counts of available formal messages as well as counts of messages handled so far. Feel free to customize it to meet your needs. The goal is to handle traffic based on precedence and give all stations in your region a chance to pass traffic that is equal to the precedence being passed by other stations. The worksheet should help you handle the available traffic by relative precedence and keep track of available traffic that you have not yet handled.		The [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FsFca0Yq1xIHZlihSXuZG-Fo5M-C8MzAfMyrGgdugH0/edit?usp=sharing Traffic Count Worksheet] is an experimental form for tracking counts of available formal messages as well as counts of messages handled so far. Feel free to customize it to meet your needs. The goal is to handle traffic based on precedence and give all stations in your region a chance to pass traffic that is equal to the precedence being passed by other stations. The worksheet should help you handle the available traffic by relative precedence and keep track of available traffic that you have not yet handled.
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	* Use NET Form 6 / ICS 309 for formal traffic only, not activities. One Form 6 should be used by each operator.		* Use NET Form 6 / ICS 309 for formal traffic only, not activities. One Form 6 should be used by each operator.
	* Subnet controllers should record most activities on an ICS 214 rather than the NET Form 6 or ICS 309 with the following exceptions:		* Subnet controllers should record most activities on an ICS 214 rather than the NET Form 6 or ICS 309 with the following exceptions:
	** Check-ins, readability, etc. should go on the [~~https~~:~~//docs.google~~.~~com/document/d/1M3TuoKgcmAiWSjhj5dgOAZCkpmaA2fIUSbXxQPXPYf8/edit?usp=sharing~~ Stations Participating ~~Form~~] or scratch paper.		** Check-ins, readability, etc. should go on the [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]] or scratch paper.
	** Message counts should go on a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FsFca0Yq1xIHZlihSXuZG-Fo5M-C8MzAfMyrGgdugH0/edit?usp=sharing Traffic Count Worksheet] or scratch paper.		** Message counts should go on a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FsFca0Yq1xIHZlihSXuZG-Fo5M-C8MzAfMyrGgdugH0/edit?usp=sharing Traffic Count Worksheet] or scratch paper.
	* Use Winlink Express to [[Checklists for Winlink Tasks#Steps to Generate an ICS-309.2C allowing you to create a communication log as a PDF file that can be printed or emailed\|generate an ICS 309 PDF]] for any Winlink traffic.		* Use Winlink Express to [[Checklists for Winlink Tasks#Steps to Generate an ICS-309.2C allowing you to create a communication log as a PDF file that can be printed or emailed\|generate an ICS 309 PDF]] for any Winlink traffic.
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	* In the example above the transmission of the messages that originated from North Heights and South Heights to ECC and the receipt of traffic from ECC are not shown here because they were transmitted via Winlink which can generate a separate log.		* In the example above the transmission of the messages that originated from North Heights and South Heights to ECC and the receipt of traffic from ECC are not shown here because they were transmitted via Winlink which can generate a separate log.

	=== Instructions for using [~~https~~:~~//drive.google~~.~~com/file/d/1_1NoKrgwuF56_RosgyTjz4Z7VJwZ2cK3/view?usp=drive_link~~ Stations Participating ~~Form~~] ===		=== Instructions for using [[Media:Stations Participating Log.pdf\|Stations Participating Stations Log]] ===

	* Each time a station checks in, record the time, the station’s tactical call sign and the operator’s FCC call sign.		* Each time a station checks in, record the time, the station’s tactical call sign and the operator’s FCC call sign.
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	* Also record the station’s readability. See [[Readability and Signal Strength]].		* Also record the station’s readability. See [[Readability and Signal Strength]].
	* When the station checks out, record that time in the corresponding column.		* When the station checks out, record that time in the corresponding column.
	* Feel free to customize this form to suit your needs. To provide room for more columns, you may want to change the orientation of the page from portrait to landscape.
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