Philippine Amateur Radio Association Inc. (PARA / DX1PAR)
Philippine Amateur Radio Association Inc. (PARA / DX1PAR)
A “net” is an on-air gathering of amateur radio operators. It is used for passing information from one station to another, discussing a particular topic or during typhoons, coordinating with affected stations. Normally, nets are conducted in a specific frequency at a regular schedule.
The PARA National Traffic System nets are being conducted DAILY at 7.095 MHz:
Volunteers serve as net control stations – the person responsible for handling and coordinating traffic
DU Net Control Stations Monthly Schedule
7.095 +/- MHz
DAILY, 7AM & 7PM
| CALL SIGN | NAME |
| DU1SMQ | ROMY |
| DU1EQ | EDSA |
| DU1CX | ANDRO |
| DV1YAI | NICKY |
| 4F1AR | ALI |
| DU3JA | JHONG |
| DW4RCL | ROSCHEL |
| DU4VX | NOMER |
| DV4DES | DES |
| DW7EVQ | CARLO |
| DV7RAR | LLOYD |
| DV7CAJ | ABNER |
| DU8RAM | RAM |
| 4E9VVN | BANDO |
| DW4IVA | IRIS |
Several slots are vacant and open for volunteers. Should you wish to volunteer, please contact NTS Chairman Romy DU1SMQ at romy_isidro@yahoo.com
Link: https://www.para.org.ph/du-net-monthly-schedule.html
1) Attend PARA Orientation at 5/F NTC Bldg Multipurpose in Quezon City The schedule is being held quarterly from, 8:00AM to 4PM. Call (+63917) 1564715 or email (para1932@gmail.com) PARA Secretariat to reserve a slot. Bring 2 pcs of 1x1 ID picture and a photocopy of a government ID/student ID. Cost is P300 for the Orientation Handbook which also serves as your reviewer and future reference is to cover for the expenses in printing the handbook "So You Want To Be A Ham" - a must for all beginners, which also serves as your future reference - and the Certificate of Attendance
The orientation itself is free. You can visit http://para.org.ph/ntc-forms.html and download the Application for Exam - Amateur (new) form. The list of requirements are listed in the form.
2) Exams are every FRIDAY at the NTC Bldg 5/F in QC, 8AM to 10AM. Examinees will be asked to assemble first at the ground floor and will be called up just before start of exam. Topics that will be discussed in the orientation WILL come out in the exam. Pay nothing during the exam.
Link: https://www.para.org.ph/ham.html
A 2 meter net on 144.740 MHz (the PARA calling frequency) is being held every 1200Z Saturdays (20:00 PHT).
If you would like to volunteer as net control for any of our nets, please contact the secretariat.
VHF NET SCHEDULE DISTRICTS 1-9 |
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| DISTRICT | FREQUENCY | CLUB CALL SIGN | LOCAL TIME | DAYS | |
| 1 | 144.200 | DX1DAC | 8:00 - 9:00PM | SATURDAY | |
| 1 | 144.220 | DX1BBC | 5:30AM | MON - SUN | |
| 1 | 144.360 | DX1HAM | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON, WED, FRI | |
| 1 | 144.380 | DX1MK | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON - FRI | |
| 1 | 144.420 | APRAT | -- | -- | |
| 1 | 144.520 | SPACE | 8:00 - 9:30PM | MON - SAT | |
| 1 | 144.560 | DZ1PUP | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON, WED, FRI | |
| 1 | 144.620 | DX1ER | 8:00PM | MON - SUN | |
| 1 | 144.660 | DX1PUP | 7:30 - 8:30PM | MON - FRI | |
| 1 | 144.720 | DX1ACE | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON, WED, FRI | |
| 1 | 144.740 | PARA DIST1 VHF NET | 8:00 - 9:00PM | SATURDAY | |
| 1 | 144.760 | DX1ARC | 8:00 - 9:00PM | TUE, THU, SAT | |
| 1 | 144.860 | DX1WPI | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON to FRI | |
| 1 | 144.880 | DX1ARM | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON, WED, SAT | |
| 1 | 145.100 | DX1MMM | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON, WED, FRI, SAT | |
| 1 | 145.340 | DX1PRS | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON - FRI | |
| 1 | 145.460 | DX1EVM | 6:00 - 7:00AM | MON - SAT | |
| 1 | 145.460 | DX1EVM | 7:30 - 9:00PM | MON - SAT | |
| 1 | 145.500 | DX1SPC | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON - FRI | |
| 1 | 145.560 | DX1CI | 8:00PM | MON - FRI | |
| 1 | 145.640 | DX1CW | 5:00 - 6:00AM / 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON - SAT / SAT | |
| 1 | 145.780 | DX1CC | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM / 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | TUE - THU -SAT - SUN | |
| 2 | 145.690 | DX2ACV | 6:00 - 7:00PM | SATURDAY | |
| 2 | 145.040 | DX2BBB | -- | -- | |
| 3 | 145.060 | DX3OC | 8:00PM | SATURDAY | |
| 3 | 145.280 | DX3C | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON - SAT | |
| 3 | 145.440 | DX3WCC | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON - FRI | |
| 3 | 145.680 | DX3H | 5:00 - 6:00AM | MON - SAT | |
| 4 | 144.740 | DX4NC | 7:30-8:00PM | MON - SUN | |
| 4 | 144.820 | DX4BR | 8:00PM | MON - SUN | |
| 4 | 144.880 | DX4ICG | 7:30 - 8:00PM | MON -SUN | |
| 4 | 145.000 | DX4CAR | 8:30PM | MON - SAT | |
| 4 | 145.900 | DX4ARC | 8:00PM | MON, WED, FRI | |
| 4 | 144.900 | DX4ARE | 8:00PM | MON - SUN | |
| 4 | 144.720 | DX4CN | 8:30PM | MON - SUN | |
| 5 | 144.620 | DX5GBC | 8:00PM - 9:00PM | MON - SAT | |
| 5 | 144.860 | DX5RAN | 8:00PM | MON - SUN | |
| 6 | 145.000 | DX6PAR | 7:30 - 8:30PM | MON - SUN | |
| 7 | 145.000 | DX7BC | 8:30PM | MON - SUN | |
| 7 | 144.340 MHz +600 KHz | DX7HQ CUERA Dumaguete | 6:00 - 7:00PM | MON - SUN | |
| 7 | 144.340 Mhz +600 KHz | DX7HQ CUERA Canlaon | 7:30 - 8:30PM | MON - SUN | |
| 7 | 144.860 | DX7NRD | 8:00PM | DAILY | |
| 7 | 144.720 431.900 | DX7CA | |||
| 7 | 144.720 431.900 | DX7CA | |||
| 8 | 144.640 | DX8CAD | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MON - SUN | |
| 8 | 144.740 | DX8ZC (SPARC-8) | 8:00 - 9:00PM | MONDAY - SATURDAY | |
| 8 | 145.900 | FARE8 | MON - SUN | ||
| 9 | 145.460 | DX9EVM | 6:00 - 7:00AM | MON - SUN | |
| 9 | 144.690 | DX9M | 8:00PM | MON - SUN | |
| 9 | 144.840 | DX9TX | 8:00PM | MON - SUN | |
| 9 | 144.600 +.600 KHz Tone 162.2 | DX9BC | 8:00AM | MON - SUN | |
| 9 | 144.600 +.600 KHz Tone 162.2 | DX9BC | 7:00PM | MON - SUN | |
