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Just Follow The Traffic - Routing of Radiograms

As I have gained some measure of confidence in checking into CW traffic nets, I've learned a bit more about how the National Traffic System seems to work, at least, at my local level. This short article summarizes a bit of what I've learned so far, in particular, how ARRL Radiograms are routed at my local level. Local Nets In my area, I check into three local CW nets almost every night. These nets occur between 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM local time which works well for me as I am already at my shack desk either playing radio or purusing some other hobby. Utah Code Net This net meets daily at 0130Z on 3570 KHz +/- QRM. It is intended as a training net and is listed as a Slow Net on the FISTS website. A great deal of information on this net can be found here . Mountain States Net This net meets daily at 0200Z on 3570 KHz +/- QRM. It is intended as a training net and is listed as a Slow Net on the FISTS website. A great deal of information on this net can be found here . T...