Daily McNet
Denny WA6DKD and Mike KB5HXT host the SCARS McNet on the 147.06 MHz +offset tone 141.3 Hz repeater at 9:00 a.m. local central time. This open net is designed to replace the daily McMeeting. All are encouraged to stop by, say hello, check-in, and share a story from your day. They’ve been quite busy during the nets, having as many as 40 folks check in.
Monthly Meetings
SCARS meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month on Zoom / YouTube / Telephone. The monthly presentation starts at 9:30 am. The club meeting begins at 10:30 am. Guests are always welcome! Join us Saturday at 9:00 am for coffee and donuts. The connection information is available on the Elmer Nights page. If you are a What 3 Words user, the Firehouse is at yardstick.highlights.tweezers
Videos of the past SCARS presentations are available on a YouTube playlist at this link.
Weekly Elmer Nights – Tuesday
SCARS offers Elmer Nights, which happen online every Tuesday at 6:30 pm when we meet to discuss radio. There’s no agenda. Bring your problems and creative thinking, and we will help you solve your issues. Elmers, bring your skills and prepare to share them with the group. Guests are always welcome!
Informal Meetings – McDonald’s
Every day but Sunday and the Saturday of the General Meeting, a cast of about a dozen or more meet for coffee and breakfast between 09:00 and 11:00 local time at McDonald’s on 1720 W. Lindsey, Norman, OK 73072. This group typically assembles near the west wall windows, and the members are easy to spot. Guests are always welcome! Come to listen to the stories, or bring your favorite amateur radio questions or problems.
Weekly 6 Meter Net – KD5JSD Memorial – Monday
SCARS hosts the KD5JSD Memorial Net (In memory of KD5JSD John Sauer) every Monday evening at 20:00 local time. This net meets on 50.200 MHz USB. Everybody is encouraged to join this rag-chew net. Depending on propagation, occasionally, some DX stations check-in. Join the fun if you have a Technician license or higher!
Weekly Oklahoma ARES DMR Night Net – Monday
Every Monday night, there is an ARES DMR net on the Oklahoma Statewide DMR Talk Group (3140) at 20:15 Central Time to communicate statewide ARES information. This net is used to test the statewide talk group for emergency purposes. Typically, you will hear check-ins from across the state on this net and learn about DMR and any ARES updates. Frequently, we have out-of-state
Weekly ARES VHF Net – Tuesday
Each Tuesday, at 20:00 CT, SCARS hosts the Cleveland County ARES traffic net on the SCARS repeater at 147.060 MHz +600 kHz offset, and a 141.3 Hz CTCSS tone is required. Feel free to listen and join the net. This is a directed net, and check-ins are necessary for participation. The primary purpose of this net is to transfer any ARES information and to provide practice in using a controlled net. Emergency communications nets will follow the procedures and protocols used in this net. The backup repeater for this net is the W5OU repeater at 146.880 MHz -600 kHz offset, and no CTCSS tone is required.
Weekly VHF Gossip Net – Tuesday
Each Tuesday, at 20:30 central time, the SCARS club hosts the Weekly Gossip Net on 147.060 MHz +600 kHz offset, 141.3 Hz CTCSS tone, repeater. Feel free to listen and join the net. This is a rag-chew net, and general discussions are encouraged.
Weekly 10 Meter Net – N5HZX Memorial – Wednesday
SCARS hosts the N5HZX Memorial Net (in memory of N5HZX Fred Goodwin) every Wednesday evening at 20:00 central time on 28.445 MHz USB. Everybody is encouraged to join this rag chew net. Depending on propagation, occasionally, some DX stations check in. The 10-meter net was chosen because it suits local, close-in contacts and allows Technician licensees to get their feet wet on HF. Old or new, everybody with a Technician license or higher is encouraged to check in!
McClain County ARES Breakfast Meeting – Wednesday
Every Wednesday morning the McClain County ARES group meets at Jimmy’s Egg in Newcastle (across from Walmart) from 8 to about 9 a.m. Feel free to join them when your schedule allows. All are welcome!
McClain County ARES Net – Wednesday
Wednesday evenings at 8:00 pm on the 442.400 MHz repeater 141.3 Tone +5 MHz offset (Newcastle). This net is open to all. On the fourth Wednesday of the month, this net operates in the Yaesu System Fusion digital mode. You can also connect to the digital node on the fourth Wednesday via Wires-X room 81281.
Weekly UHF Net – KD5UGO Memorial – Thursday
This net is a chat net that allows people to visit the SCARS 70 cm repeater (443.700 MHz +5 MHz, CTCSS tone 141.3 Hz) at 8:00 pm local time each Thursday evening.
SCARS Norman/ Moore/ Noble/ Newcastle Saturday Noon Siren Net
As part of SCARS’ commitment to the Amateur Radio Emergency Service, the club conducts a siren test net on most Saturdays immediately after the City of Norman and City of Moore’s noon outdoor warning siren test. Our members are stationed at some of the 100+ outdoor weather sirens in the Norman and Moore areas and report on the actions of the operation test. This gives the City Emergency Coordinators of Norman and Moore an audible confirmation of the sirens’ successful or failed operation. The field spotters make their report on the SCARS 70cm repeater at 443.700 MHz +5 MHz, CTCSS tone 141.3 Hz required, immediately following the sirens’ sounding.
Facebook – 24 x 7 x 365
Every minute of every day, it appears that someone is meeting on the SCARS Facebook page. This is turning out to be a great place to share information and get answers to all kinds of questions in real-time. Stop by and join us at w5nor.org/facebook.
Emergency Communications Nets
During severe weather threats, Cleveland County Skywarn also uses the VHF repeater to communicate with the National Weather Service, the City of Norman emergency services, and the City of Moore emergency services.
During severe weather or other community-related emergencies, the Norman Emergency Operations Center is located in the same building where SCARS meets for monthly meetings. SCARS works closely with the City of Norman Emergency Operations Coordinator and the City of Moore Emergency Operations Coordinator on communications during these times. Oh, and both coordinators are hams, too!
Non-Emergency Communications
Email is the preferred method to notify SCARS Members and Friends of Newsletters, SCARS Club business, and occasional general news of interest to all Amateurs.
We operate a mailing list that you can join. This list sends messages about once a week, announcing the newsletter and a few additional random messages. Our online email signup page will let you subscribe right away.
Obtaining Your License
If you would like to learn more about ham radio and how to obtain your amateur radio license, please refer to the License Testing link.
W5NOR 10-10 Number
SCARS has a 10-10 Number issued to the club callsign W5NOR. We are #73500 in 10-10 International, created years ago to help promote activity on 10 meters when the solar cycle drops off.
Other Nets of Interest
Oklahoma ARES VoIP Net – Thursday
Every Thursday night, join a VoIP ARES net at the Echolink Conference called “WX_Talk” at 2115 CT. This net aims to communicate statewide ARES information and test the use of the VoIP service for emergency purposes. Typically, you’ll hear check-ins from across the state on this site. D-STAR reflector REF052B, Echolink, VHF repeaters, and even 3.900 MHz SSB stations can connect on this net. Take a listen, and check in to join the fun.
PAPA DMR Roundtable – Monday
Every Monday night at 2200 CT, the Pocket AutoPatch Association (PAPA) hosts a roundtable on TG 3106. Listen and check in to join the fun.
Night SNARS DMR Net – Tuesday
Every Monday night at 2200 CT, the Southern Nevada Amateur Radio Society (SNARS) runs a net on TG 31286. Listen and check in to join the fun.
DMR Texas Tech Net – Tuesday
Tuesday nights, on DMR Talkgroup 3148 at 1900 CT is a Texas statewide net.
Ventura Co Radio Club DMR Net – Tuesday
Every Tuesday night at 2130 CT, the Ventura Co Radio Club runs a net on TG 31070. Listen and check in to join the fun.
Brandmeister DMR Talk Group – Tuesday
Every Tuesday night at 1900 CT, the Brandmeister Talk Group airs on TG 3148. Listen and check in to join the fun.
QCWA Sponsors: “Elmering” Net on 2 Meters – K5DLE Memorial – Tuesday
The Quarter Century Wireless Association, chapter 63, hosts the K5DLE Memorial Net (In memory of Gene Nailon K5DLE) every Tuesday evening at 1900 CT on 146.790 MHz -600 kHz offset 100.0 Hz CTCSS tone. The Net Manager is Mike W5KSU, and this is an excellent place for new operators to ask questions and learn from those who have done this before.
This net is run by the Oklahoma City, Chapter 63 of the Quarter Century Wireless Association.
North America DMR Tech Net – Wednesday
The North America Tech Net on TG 93 airs every Wednesday night at 1900 CT. Listen and check in to join the fun.
Texas Statewide Net – Wednesday
The Texas Statewide Net on TG 3148 airs every Wednesday night at 1930 CT. Listen and check in to join the fun.
Hytera DMR North America Net – Thursday
The Hytera North America Net on TG 31089 airs every Thursday night at 1530 CT. Listen and check in to join the fun.
Norcal DMR Net – Thursday
The Norcal DMR Net on TG 31063 is on every Thursday night at 2100 CT. Listen and check in to join the fun.
Ventura Digital Radio Club DMR Net – Thursday
The Ventura Digital Radio Club DMR Net on TG 31065 is on every Thursday night at 2130 CT. Listen and check in to join the fun.
Brandmeister DMR TG 31089 – Thursday
TG 31089 Thursday 2130 CT.
Brandmeister Worldwide DMR Net – Saturday
Every Saturday, there’s a Worldwide DMR net on Talkgroup 91 called the Worldwide channel. This net operates at 1600 UTC (0900 CST/1000 CDT).
Brandmeister DMR TAC 310 net – Sunday
Sunday nights at 2100 CT is the TAC310 net.
All Canada DMR Net – Sunday
Sunday nights at 2000 CT is the All Canada Net on Talk Group 302.