NTS-National Traffic System
(Reprinted from National Traffic System Training Manual by R. Bruce Winchell, N8UT)
NTS messages may be sent to, or by, anyone. You do not have to be a ham to initiate or receive a message. A licensed ham must, of course, handle the transmission of the traffic.
DFW area VHF nets are held each evening on the following repeaters:
146.88 6:30 p.m.
145.19 10:30 p.m.
For more information about the NTS-National Traffic System, click on the below topics:
ARRL NTS Methods and Practices Guidelines
ARRL Amateur Message Form Guidelines for originating and handling formal radiogram messages, including precedences, handling instructions, QN signals, Q signals, abbreviations, prosigns and prowords.
ARRL Handy Operating Guide This handy operating aid contains five useful references including the UTC time conversion chart, the ITU phonetic alphabet, guidelines to using the RST System, communication procedures and good phone operating guidelines.
ARRL Amateur Radio Disaster Welfare Inquiry Message Form
Public Service Communications Manual (downloaded from www.arrl.org)
A_R_E_A National Traffic System Training Manual by R. Bruce Winchell, N8UT
DFW Metroplex Traffic Net Manual by Don Mathis, KB5YAM
Texas NTS Net Schedule from Carolyn Womack, KC5OZT
Station Activity Report Instructions from Carolyn Womack, KC5OZT
North Texas Emergency Traffic Plan by Carolyn Womack, KC5OZT
Texas Slow Net by Carolyn Womack, KC5OZT
Miscellaneous NTS Information by K7BFL