https://nts2.arrl.org/radiogram/
The ARRL’s NTS 2.0 has introduced a new radiogram portal! Use this portal to send traffic anywhere. The traffic entered through the portal will be routed to a traffic handler and will begin it’s journey to it’s final destination. Amateurs and non-amateurs are welcome to send messages through this portal. Visit the website linked above to learn more!
Interested in taking control of the net as a net control station? This is one place where you’re encouraged to try it out without making a commitment. If you enjoy it, we can always use alternate or standby net control stations to fill in when our regular stations are not available. In addition, we are looking for General or Extra class license holders that may be interested in being a liaison from OCTEN to NYPON (New York Public Operations Net) which meets daily at 5PM on 80 meters (3925 kHz). We are also looking for NTS DIGITAL Stations. If you are interested in either being a liaison to other nets or trying out net control, email OCTEN315@GMAIL.COM to get started!
OCTEN now has a shared Google Calendar for NCS, Liaison and Satellite reps to use in order to coordinate and share net responsibilities. CLICK HERE to access the calendar.
Users can now share satellite-checking, fill in or show a spot as OPEN for NCS or Liaison to other nets.
If you’re looking for a way to listen to some HF activity, but don’t currently have an HF radio or maybe you’re lacking an antenna or live in an area with a heavy noise level – you can try using WebSDR to receive. http://www.websdr.org has a bunch of receivers on air that are broadcast over the internet, including one in Northern PA that’s great to listen to NY State/Section and Regional nets with. Examples being the New York Public Operations Net at 5PM daily on 3925 kHz or Second Region Net (2RN) at 6:30PM daily on 3926 kHz.
OCTEN reports have been updated to reflect the numbers as of February 2022. Please see the OCTEN Reports page for this information.
It’s not perfect, but it’s a start. Check out the new NCS Resources page for NCS and Alt. NCS resources! CLICK HERE to view.