Missouri Emergency Services Net
3.963 MHz (LSB)
6:30 PM Central Time on Sunday
Net Manager: Dale Huffington, AE0S

MESN is also activated in case of any large disaster where statewide communications may be necessary.
Daytime alternate frequency is 7.263 MHz.


Missouri Traffic Net - Daily

MOTRAN (SSB) 3.963 MHz
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM Central Time
Net Manager: Larry Wilson, K0RWL

MON (CW) 3.585 MHz
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Central Time
9:45 PM - 10:15 PM Central Time
Net Manager: Kent Trimble, K9ZTV

Net info and NTS in Missouri

Join the Legislative Email Alert for Missouri Hams. Send an email to our Section Manager, Dale Bagley, k0ky@arrl.org.

Some ARES forms are available here, and the rest are available at the ARRL website.

Missouri Section Emergency Coordinator
Don Moore (SEC) - KM0R
8825 W. Shady Oak Lane
Columbia, MO 65202
Email: km0r@arrl.net

Traffic Handling: A brief introduction of key terms and procedures for many Missouri Section nets.

• Missouri Section Traffic nets are scheduled at regular times and frequencies. A partial list is given below to assist you in finding a net to check into and learn how to participate. Your message handling skills may be called upon when you least expect it - especially during emergencies.
• All nets have a Net Control Station (NCS) who direct all net activity, like the traffic cop who tells cars when to go - and when to stop. Without the NCS the net would become a pile-up, slowing communication significantly.
• Nets begin with an introduction - a preamble that gives the net name, its purpose, and the name of the NCS operator. The preamble usually includes instructions about when and how to check into the net. If this procedure is not used, listen to those checking in and follow their format when you identify yourself to the NCS.
• The NCS will usually begin by asking if there is any emergency or priority traffic (which must be handled immediately) and then will ask for routine, formal and numbered traffic. (The number refers to the number of messages sent by the originating station during the current reporting period.) There will be a designated time for announcements or bulletins of general interest. After these items have been taken care of, the NCS may ask for stations to comment, or stations may request contacts with another station.
• For more information, please check the ARRL website, which has details of traffic handling procedures, sample forms and background on the history, tradition and current activities of amateurs serving their communities. Visit the ARRL NTS info pages.

Where to find net activity:   Missouri Section Nets currently reporting participation are listed below. Activity reports from other nets are welcomed - contact AE0S@arrl.net to learn how to have your net listed and your participation counted toward Missouri's totals. (All net times listed are local time)

• Statewide Nets:
  • Missouri Traffic Net (Phone): daily on 3.963 MHz at 5:45 p.m.
  • Missouri Section Net (MON) (CW): daily on 3.585 MHz at 7:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.
  • Missouri Emergency Services Net: Sundays (and during emergencies) on 3.963 MHz or 7.263 MHz +/- qrm at 6:30 p.m.
  • Missouri Emergency Services Digital Net: Sundays on 3.595 (typically beginning with PSK31) at 7:15 p.m.
• VHF/UHF nets
  • Central Missouri Emergency Net (sponsored by CMRA and Boone County ARES)
  • Jackson County ARES Net
  • Rolla Regional ARC Net
  • Sullivan ARC Net
  • WAARCI Net

Current Developments: We are investigating the possibility of listing individual operators' traffic and public service activities in order to recognize Missouri operators who qualify for the Public Service Honor Roll. Those who have experience with this (including experience in preparing and collecting the information), please share your advice with me on the daily 80 meter phone net, at hamfests or by email to AE0S@arrl.net. I hope to be at most hamfests this year; if you see me at the ARRL booth or looking over equipment on tables, please say "HELLO".

Dale Huffington, AE0S
Section Traffic Manager
ae0s@arrl.net