A curated overview of Tucsonās weekly ham radio netsāwhere preparedness meets camaraderie, and voices carry across the desert. Whether you’re checking gear, trading stories, or simply tuning in, these nets offer connection, skill-building, and a shared rhythm of community across the Sonoran airwaves.
š 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 relaysāitās like a nightly telegram party for hams of all skill levels!
More info here: Saguaro NTS Traffic Net
šµ 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
š 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 chatterācasual topics and friendly vibes guaranteed.
More info here: Sunday Packet Net
šļø OVARC Sunday Night Analog Net
- When? Sundays at 7:30 PM MST.
- Frequency: Keystone Repeater.
- The Scoop: Roll call, check-ins, and welcoming vibesāitās all analog magic, open to everyone!
More info here: Sunday Nite Analog Net
ā 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 netās like your weekly desert campfireāminus the sāmores, plus the antennas. Itās where hams check in, swap updates, and chat about all things radio.
More info: EAARS Nets
š 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 netās all about good vibes and radio wavesāwhere licensed ladies gather to check in, chat, and cheer each other on. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or just tuning up your first rig, itās a space to connect, learn, and laugh.
More info: EAARS Nets
š» 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’s Very Own Ham Net
š”Stake Emergency Preparedness Net
- When? Thursdays at 8:30 PM MST
- Frequency: K7SPV Repeater 147.370 MHz, -0.6 MHz offset, 131.8 Hz Tone, Mt. Lemmon (If repeater is down, standby simplex frequency: 146.480 MHz)
- The Scoop: Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rincon Stake. This directed net is open to all licensed hams and focuses on readiness: testing radios, antennas, and gear, sharpening operating skills, and learning from each other. Itās brief, roll-call style, and warmly welcomes new members and visitors.
More Info: Jim Ficklin, KI7MEF
š ļø LDS ERC Net ā North Stake Emergency Preparedness Net
- When? Sundays at 8:30 PM MST
- Frequency: 146.500 MHz simplex
- The Scoop: A sibling to the Rincon Stake net, this gathering shares the same spirit of emergency readiness and community learning. Sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, North Stake.
More Info: Dale Crockett, KE7OYN
Alltenets Net
- When? Wednesdays at 7:00 PM MST
- Frequency: Pima County OEM repeater system
- The Scoop:
Itās Tucsonās ham radio scene, alive with chatter, learning, and community vibes! š”āØ
Reported by Ana, WV3RSE