Net Control Type III, Part A

Course Description

This course is the first part of a two-part course designed to prepare individuals to perform net control duties as a fully independent operator for low to medium speed county nets and city or event nets.

Intended Audience

Hams who are interested in performing Net Control duties.

Prerequisites

• Valid Technician class or higher Amateur Radio license
• Field Operations Type III, Part A
• Field Operations Type III, Part B and Type II
• SCCo-ICS-214 Unit Activity Log Training Video
• SCCo-ICS-309 SCCo Communications Log, Part 1 Video
• SCCo-ICS-309 SCCo Communications Log, Part 2 Video

NOTE: The above prerequisites are not strictly enforced. But in order to get the most out of this course, you should have previously attended the above courses. If you have not yet attended one or more of the prerequisites, you should carefully review the course materials for the missed prerequisites prior to attending this course. Then, be sure to attend any missed prerequisites at your earliest opportunity.

Format

In person, 3 hours

Students should bring

• Copy of course materials (see below)
• Pen/pencil and pad of paper

Learning Objectives

• Describe the Net Control Type III credential
• Describe the purpose and usage of each of the main Santa Clara County nets
• Describe the key attributes of a net control operator
• Perform proper record keeping and logging
• Properly start up a net
• Properly collect damage reports
• Properly hand off damage report summaries
• Describe general procedures to properly run a net

Topics Covered

• Net Control Type III Credential
• Santa Clara County Nets
• NCO Attributes and techniques
• Record keeping and logging
• Starting a net
• Handling damage reports
• Operating a net