Here’s your energized and playful overview of ham radio nets in Tucson—let’s tune in to the frequencies of fun:

🚀 Saguaro NTS Traffic Net

  • When? Every night at 6:30 PM MST.
  • Frequency: EAARS repeater system (Mt. Lemmon repeater at 147.160 MHz).
  • The Scoop: Get your radiogram groove on with training tidbits and message relays—it’s like a nightly telegram party for hams of all skill levels!

    More info here: Saguaro NTS Traffic Net

🌵 SKYWARN Net

  • When? Wednesdays at 7:30 PM MST during monsoon season (June 15 – Sept. 30); Third Wednesday otherwise.
  • Frequency: EAARS repeater system (Alt: 146.880 MHz, PL tone 110.9).
  • The Scoop: Ride the storm wave! Real-time severe weather reports from trained spotters keep the community safe and informed.

    More info here: NWS Tucson Skywarn

🌄 OVARC Sunday Morning Packet Net

  • When? Sundays at 10:00 AM MST.
  • Frequency: Mt. Lemmon packet repeater (145.15 MHz / 144.55 MHz).
  • The Scoop: Plug in those TNCs and join the digital chatter—casual topics and friendly vibes guaranteed.

    More info here: Sunday Packet Net

🎙️ OVARC Sunday Night Analog Net

  • When? Sundays at 7:30 PM MST.
  • Frequency: Keystone Repeater.
  • The Scoop: Roll call, check-ins, and welcoming vibes—it’s all analog magic, open to everyone!

    More info here: Sunday Nite Analog Net

⭐ The EAARS Net

  • When? Sunday at 7:00 PM MST
  • Frequency: It operates on the EAARS repeater system, which includes several repeaters across southern and eastern Arizona. The Mt. Lemmon repeater at 147.160 MHz is commonly used in the Tucson area.
  • The Scoop: The net provides a platform for hams to check in, share updates, and discuss topics of interest. It’s a great way to stay connected with the local amateur radio community.

    More info: EAARS Nets

💅 The Gals Night Net

  • When? Monday at 7:30 PM MST
  • Frequency: It operates on the EAARS repeater system, which includes several repeaters across southern and eastern Arizona. The Mt. Lemmon repeater at 147.160 MHz is commonly used in the Tucson area.
  • The Scoop: This net is designed to encourage participation and camaraderie among all hams, with a special focus on creating a welcoming environment for women in amateur radio.

    More info: EAARS Nets

📻 Radio Society of Tucson Ham Net

  • When? Thursdays at 8:00 PM MST.
  • Frequency: N7HND repeater. Output: 147.000 MHz. Input: 147.600 MHz. CTCSS Tone: 110.9 Hz on input.
  • The Scoop: Education meets camaraderie in this welcoming weekly gathering for all hams, rookies to veterans.

    More info: RST Very Own Ham

It’s Tucson’s ham radio scene, alive with chatter, learning, and community vibes! 📡✨

Reported by Ana, WV3RSE
Revised by Jason, KL3PD