Script for Checking in Stations Alphabetically by Tactical Call Signs

This is <your call sign, your first name>, subnet control operator for this <deployment or exercise>. in the <your region name(s)> region. This subnet is operating on <subnet frequency> without a repeater. Make sure your transceiver is not using a repeater offset as an offset will keep us from hearing your transmissions.  

Our format during this deployment is the following:

• First, we’ll check in operators. This check-in process may include some relays.  During this process please make notes on how well you can hear other stations.
• After the check-in process is complete, we will conduct formal communications.
• When the deployment period comes into an end, I will then ask you to check out.
• After all stations have checked out, I will close the net.

[Preface to checking stations in]

In a minute, I will start checking stations in. I will check in stations in our region by tactical call sign rather than FCC call sign. Your tactical call sign should be based on your team name followed by a digit. For example, South Heights 1.  Be prepared to change the digit after your team name if someone else checks in with your first choice before you do.  After I recognize you, give your FCC call sign and say the word “Out”.  

As you hear other stations check in, please log their tactical call signs and how well you can hear them.  If you hear a station that I don’t acknowledge, please wait until I ask for relays before telling me who I missed.

[Start of Check in]

Tonight I’m going to ask you to check in alphabetically by your tactical call sign.

Let’s start with stations with tactical call signs that start with the letter Alpha through November?  After I recognize you, give your FCC call sign and say the word “Out”.  Please come now with your tactical call sign

[Record each station on your Stations Participating Stations Log and acknowledge each station as they check in.  Expect operators to acknowledge your acknowledgement by giving their FCC call sign, which you can also log if you like.]

If anyone heard a station that I did not acknowledge, please say the proword Relay.

[Handle any relays.]

Are there any check-ins with tactical call signs that start with Oscar through Zulu?

[Acknowledge, as above.]

If anyone heard a station that I did not acknowledge, please say the proword Relay.

[Handle any relays.]

Are there any missed or late check-ins with tactical call signs that start with Alpha through Zulu?

[Acknowledge, as above.]

If any station heard a station that I have not acknowledged, please come now with your tactical call sign.

[Handle any relays.]

[After picking a relatively strong station that you don’t think is near you:]

<tactical call sign> Please ask for any stations that I did not acknowledge to check in now, and then come back to me and let me know who you heard.  [Wait for the delegated station to take the stations and report back to you.]

Thanks everyone for checking in.

[End of Check in]