Net Control Stations

Our current list of approved NCS stations includes the following operators:

  • KU0G, Jim (MO) – CERTIFIED
  • K0JSC, Jeff (CO) – CERTIFIED
  • K1DDN, Amanda (CO) – CERTIFIED
  • W1PEF, Paul (NH) – CERTIFIED
  • KC1YL, Lisa (FL) – TRAINED
  • WB3CGH, Mike (MI) – CERTIFIED
  • KC4JOE, Joe (TN) – TRAINED
  • KK4PQU, Willard (KY) – TRAINED
  • KC5AAV, Chris (KY) – TRAINED
  • KI5PLT, Jay (ND) – TRAINED
  • W6NWF, Viv (CA) – CERTIFIED
  • N6VF, Bandit (OH) – CERTIFIED
  • KU8F, Ted (MI) – CERTIFIEDD
  • AK9EN, Ken (IN) – TRAINED
  • K9RM, Chuck (IN) – TRAINED
  • KC9LGW, John (IL) – CERTIFIED
  • KC9ZIM, Dave (IN) – CERTIFIED
  • KZ9SEL, Scott (TN) – TRAINED
  • KA1VDV, David (VT) – TRAINED
  • K9FZ, Carrie (WI) – TRAINED
  • KC4CAD, Jeremiah (MO) – TRAINED
  • ND8F, Homer (GA) – TRAINED

Net Control Operators may download the NATA Profile for Net Logger from this link: www.natanet.info/files/NATA.prf

Net Control Operators may download the NATA Net Preamble from this link: www.natanet.info/files/NATA_Preamble.pdf

Net participants who are interested in becoming a NATA NCS operator should contact KU0G who will discuss NCS needs and requirements with that and then refer you to our NCS Trainer for training.

NCS Training Elements

  1. History of the NATA net.
  2. Essential skills – Starting a net, using NetLogger software, managing the net session, verifying valid contacts, use of designated relay stations, understanding and dealing with intentional interference, closing the net.
  3. On-air training – Running a net under supervision and assistance of the NCS Trainer. A minimum of 3 nets with progressively less assistance until the trainer and the trainee agree that the new NCS is ready for a7 regular or substitute NCS assignment by the Net Coordinator.
  4. On-going training – the NCS trainer monitors the newly-certifed NCS and provides feedback to assist with continued growth and skill improvement.