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** [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures#Checking into the Resource Net|Check into Resource Net]] on MC-2 Repeater (147.280 +600 KHz 167.9 Hz), which will typically use a directed check in for Subnet Control operators (SNCs).
** [[Check-in and Check-out Procedures#Checking into the Resource Net|Check into Resource Net]] on MC-2 Repeater (147.280 +600 KHz 167.9 Hz), which will typically use a directed check in for Subnet Control operators (SNCs).
** Listen for an announcement of the regional frequencies to be used during the deployment or exercise.  They may be different than shown in the frequencies in the table referenced above. Also note whether your region has been combined with another region. If you previously detected a problem with the frequency that is assigned to your region, use the proword “Comment” and when recognized report the problem. Make note of any change of frequency that results.
** Listen for an announcement of the regional frequencies to be used during the deployment or exercise.  They may be different than shown in the frequencies in the table referenced above. Also note whether your region has been combined with another region. If you previously detected a problem with the frequency that is assigned to your region, use the proword “Comment” and when recognized report the problem. Make note of any change of frequency that results.
* After being released from the Resource Net, open your regional subnet.  See [[Voice Procedures for Subnet Control Operators#Opening a Subnet|Opening a Subnet]]. The [[Frequency Tables#VHF Frequency Table|VHF Frequency Table]] gives the ''standard'' frequency for each regional subnet ''but the frequency announced during the Resource Net may be different.''
* After being released from the Resource Net, open your regional subnet.  See [[Voice Procedures for Subnet Control Operators#Opening a Subnet|Opening a Subnet]]. The [[ICS 205 with Frequencies for Subnet Control Operator]] gives the ''standard'' frequency for each regional subnet ''but the frequency announced during the Resource Net may be different.''
* If you find that your assigned regional frequency is not available, consider moving to another frequency, possibly the frequency recommended in the [[Frequency Tables#UHF Frequency Table|UHF Frequency Table]]. Resource Net may be able to help you select an alternate frequency. Two possible alternate VHF frequencies are 146.50 MHz and 145.53 MHz. If you change frequencies, be sure to inform both Resource Net and Tactical Net as well as making announcements on your original frequency if possible.  
* If you find that your assigned regional frequency is not available, consider moving to another frequency, possibly the frequency recommended in the [[Frequency Tables#UHF Frequency Table|UHF Frequency Table]]. Resource Net may be able to help you select an alternate frequency. Two possible alternate VHF frequencies are 146.50 MHz and 145.53 MHz. If you change frequencies, be sure to inform both Resource Net and Tactical Net as well as making announcements on your original frequency if possible.  
* Check in the AROs for the teams in your regions while compiling a roster. See [[Voice Procedures for Subnet Control Operators#Checking in Stations|Checking in Stations]]. See also [[Voice Procedures for Subnet Control Operators#Compiling a Roster of Teams|Compiling a Roster of Teams]] in the same document. Consider [[Voice Procedures for Subnet Control Operators#Calling for Relays|calling for relays]] unless you are sure that you can be heard by and you can hear all stations in your region.
* Check in the AROs for the teams in your regions while compiling a roster. See [[Voice Procedures for Subnet Control Operators#Checking in Stations|Checking in Stations]]. See also [[Voice Procedures for Subnet Control Operators#Compiling a Roster of Teams|Compiling a Roster of Teams]] in the same document. Consider [[Voice Procedures for Subnet Control Operators#Calling for Relays|calling for relays]] unless you are sure that you can be heard by and you can hear all stations in your region.