SoCal Net Schedule · Verified 2025
Net Directory
The most comprehensive SoCal net schedule online — organized by day. Click any day below to jump straight to it. All times are Pacific local time. Sources: AA6ED (edsradio.com) and ARRL net directory.
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📅 Daily Nets — Active Every Day
| Net Name | Time (PT) | Type | Frequency / System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy's Net (NB6J) | 7:45 AM | Social | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (Keller Peak) | Long-running morning net on the IE EmComm repeater. Very welcoming to all. |
| CARA Net at Nine (AM) | 9:00 AM | Wellness | 147.090 + (Catalina) / 224.420 − PL 110.9 | Wellness check-in net on solar-powered Catalina CARA system. Weekdays. |
| CARA Net at Nine (PM) | 9:00 PM | Wellness | 147.090 + (Catalina) / 224.420 − PL 110.9 | Evening version of the CARA wellness net. Weekdays. |
| Rio Hondo ARC Health & Welfare Net | 9:00 AM | Wellness | 146.175 + PL 156.7 (W6GNS) | Friendly morning net — health, welfare, and trivia. Weekdays. |
| GOTA Hams Net | 7:30 PM | Social | 449.160 − PL 77.0 (WG6OTA) | Get On The Air — nightly net, great for new hams. Exc. 2nd Thursday. |
| Keller Peak Red Eye Net | 10:00 PM | Social | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (KE6TZG) | Late night casual net on Keller Peak. Night owls always welcome. |
| Citrus Belt ARC Tech Net (W6JBT) | 7:00 AM | Tech | 146.850 − PL 146.2 | Morning technical net for IE hams. Weekdays. |
☀️ Sunday Nets
| Net Name | Time (PT) | Type | Frequency / System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Balboa Emergency Preparedness Net | 9:00 AM | EmComm | 145.570 (Simplex) | EmComm preparedness net — simplex operation. Great practice for disasters. |
| SoCal Boater's Net | 9:00 AM | Social | PAPA System | For boaters and maritime enthusiasts throughout SoCal. |
| Western States Weak Signal Net | 4:30 PM | Tech | 144.200 MHz SSB | VHF weak signal — SSB mode. Great for antenna work and propagation experiments. |
| Wrightwood Disaster Preparedness Net | 6:00 PM | EmComm | 145.280 − PL 131.8 | Mountain community EmComm preparedness net — San Gabriel Mountains. |
| Conejo Valley ARC Newbie Net (AA6CV) | 7:00 PM | Social | 147.885 − PL 127.3 (N6JMI) | Excellent for new hams. Friendly and welcoming — Ventura County focus. |
| Victor Valley ARC Net | 7:00 PM | Social | 146.940 − PL 91.5 | High Desert net covering Victorville / Apple Valley region. |
| Yucaipa ARS (YARS) Net | 7:30 PM | Social | 147.180 + PL 88.5 (AI6BX) | Inland Empire / Yucaipa area club net. |
| QCWA So Cal Chapter 7 Net | 7:30 PM | Social | DARN System | Quarter Century Wireless Association — for hams licensed 25+ years. |
| DARN Chat Net | 7:45 PM | Social | DARN System | Weekly social net on DARN linked system covering most of SoCal. |
| Topanga DRT Net | 7:30 PM | EmComm | PAPA System | Topanga Disaster Radio Team — community preparedness net. |
| EmComm Hub on Keller Net | 8:00 PM | EmComm | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (KE6TZG) | Riverside County EmComm Group net on Keller Peak. |
| SANDRA Net | 8:00 PM | Social | 146.640 − PL 107.2 (WB6WLV) | San Diego Repeater Association weekly net. |
| Culver City ARES Net | 8:00 PM | EmComm | 445.600 − PL 131.8 (K6CCR) | LA County / Culver City ARES weekly EmComm net. |
| Crescenta Valley RC Net | 8:00 PM | Social | 146.025 + PL 136.5 (WB6ZTY) | "What's Going On?" net — Crescenta Valley / La Crescenta area. |
| SATERN Net | 8:00 PM | EmComm | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (KE6TZG) | Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network — Keller Peak. |
| ARRL Southwestern Division Net | 8:00 AM | Social | PAPA System + 3.965 MHz HF (N6VI) | Simulcast on PAPA analog + 75m HF. ARRL elected officials check in. Statewide reach. |
| SD Northern District ARES Net | 8:30 AM | EmComm | 146.730 − PL 107.2 (Palomar) | San Diego Northern District ARES weekly check-in. |
| C4FM Digital Net | 5:00 PM | Digital | 147.075 + PL 107.2 (Palomar) | Daily C4FM Fusion digital net on Palomar. Good intro to digital modes. |
| PAPA SoCal Boaters Net | 9:00 AM | Social | PAPA System (all analog) | For boaters and maritime operators across Southern California. |
| Topanga DRT Net | 7:30 PM | EmComm | PAPA System (all analog) | Topanga Disaster Radio Team — community EmComm preparedness net. |
Monday Nets
| Net Name | Time (PT) | Type | Frequency / System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPL Noon Net | 12:00 PM | Social | 224.080 − PL 156.7 / 445.200 − PL 103.5 | JPL EARS weekly net — 220 & 70cm. Every Monday. |
| LA County DCS (RACES) Net | 7:00 PM | EmComm | 147.270 + PL 100.0 (WA6ZTR) | Official LA County Disaster Communications Service EmComm net. |
| Orange County RACES/ACS Net | 7:00 PM | EmComm | 146.895 − PL 136.5 (W6KRW) | OC RACES official net — Emergency coordinators check in. |
| Riverside County ARA Net | 7:00 PM | Social | 146.880 − PL 146.2 (W6TJ) | Riverside County ARA club net. 4th Monday on simplex. |
| Seal Beach / Los Alamitos ARES Net | 7:00 PM | EmComm | DARN System | OC coastal ARES net on the DARN linked system. |
| Western IE Hospital Net (1st Mon) | 7:00 PM | EmComm | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (KE6TZG) | Hospital coordination net on Keller Peak — first Monday of each month. |
| SB County Fire EmComm (1st Mon) | 7:30 PM | EmComm | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (KE6TZG) | SB County Fire Emergency Comms — first Monday of each month. |
| ARRL LAX Division Net (LAN/V) | 8:30 PM | Traffic | SCRN / DARN repeater systems | Tue & Thu. LA section traffic net — pass NTS messages. |
| NTS Traffic Net (SCN/V) | 9:00 PM | Traffic | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (KE6TZG) | NTS traffic net — Mon / Wed / Fri on Keller Peak. |
| DARN Hospital Net (KPRA) | 7:00 PM 1st Mon | EmComm | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (Keller Peak) | Hospital radio check-in. IE hospitals testing gear monthly. |
| SB Co. Fire ECS Net | 7:30 PM 1st Mon | EmComm | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (Keller Peak) | San Bernardino County Fire Emergency Communications Services. Rotates among ECS members. |
| PAPA DMR Net | 8:00 PM | Digital | PAPA System — TG 31078 | Weekly DMR roundtable. Topics: radios, programming, hotspots, networks. |
| OC ARES Training Net | 7:30 PM | EmComm | 443.050 + PL 103.5 (W4MCO) | Orange County ARES weekly training and check-in net. |
| LA DCS/RACES Net | 7:00 PM | EmComm | 145.300 − DCS (LA County) | LA County Disaster Communications Service primary net. Monday evening. |
| NTS Pacific Area Net | 9:00 PM | Traffic | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (Keller Peak) | National Traffic System formal traffic net — Mon/Wed/Fri on Keller Peak. |
Tuesday Nets
| Net Name | Time (PT) | Type | Frequency / System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBARC Digital & Projects Net (K6TZ) | 8:00 PM | Tech | 146.790 − PL 131.8 | Santa Barbara ARC — digital modes, technical projects. Newcomers welcome. |
| ARRL LAX Division Net (LAN/V) | 8:30 PM | Traffic | SCRN / DARN repeater systems | Tue & Thu. LA section NTS traffic net. |
| PAPA Tuesday Night Net | 8:00 PM | Social | PAPA System | Weekly social net on the PAPA linked system — SoCal wide. |
| Bozo Net — Weak Signal | 7:00 PM | Tech | 144.240 (Simplex — SSB) | Weak signal SSB/CW net. Sun & Wed also. VHF propagation enthusiasts. |
| PAPA P25 Net | 7:00 PM | Digital | PAPA System — P25 TG 31078 | Weekly P25 net. Topics: P25 radios, programming, talkgroups, hotspots. |
| PAPA D-STAR Net | 8:00 PM | Digital | PAPA System — XRF012A | Weekly D-STAR net. Topics: D-STAR radios, linking, hotspots. |
| SD Regional Response Comm Net | 6:30 PM | EmComm | 147.075 + PL 107.2 (Palomar) | SD regional EmComm net. Simplex net 1st Tuesday. UHF net 3rd Tuesday. |
| SOBARS Net | 7:00 PM | Social | 146.085 + PL 100.0 (W6TOP) | South OC/North SD club net. Friendly and active. |
| Skywarn Net | 7:00 PM | EmComm | 147.030 + PL 103.5 | NWS Skywarn severe weather spotters net — San Diego. |
Wednesday Nets
| Net Name | Time (PT) | Type | Frequency / System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keller Peak Swap Net | 7:00 PM | Swap | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (KE6TZG) | Buy, sell, and trade ham gear on the IE EmComm repeater. Popular weekly net. |
| NTS Traffic Net (SCN/V) | 9:00 PM | Traffic | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (KE6TZG) | NTS traffic net — Mon / Wed / Fri on Keller Peak. |
| Bozo Net — Weak Signal | 7:00 PM | Tech | 144.240 (Simplex — SSB) | Weak signal SSB/CW net. Sun & Tue also. VHF propagation enthusiasts. |
| DARN Wednesday Net | 8:00 PM | Social | DARN System | Midweek social net on the DARN SoCal-wide linked system. |
| Leisure World Seal Beach Net | 9:00 AM | Social | 146.790 − PL 103.5 (K6SYU) | Active Seal Beach area net. Mon–Sat. |
| PAPA New Hams Net | 7:00 PM | Social | PAPA System (all analog) | For new and returning hams. No mic fright — very welcoming. Ask anything. |
| KPRA Swap Net | 7:00 PM | Swap | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (Keller Peak) | Weekly equipment swap/trade net. Advertise gear for sale or wanted. Very popular in IE. |
| SD BSA Net | 7:00 PM | Social | 146.730 − PL 107.2 (Palomar) | Boy Scouts of America amateur radio net. San Diego area. |
| LARC Net | 7:00 PM | Social | 449.440 − PL 107.2 | LARC Wednesday net (except 2nd Wednesday). San Diego area. |
| SANDRA Net | 7:30 PM | Social | 147.150 + / 449.500 + / 224.200 + PL 107.2 (Mt. Laguna linked) | San Diego Repeater Association linked net. C4FM discussion follows. |
Thursday Nets
| Net Name | Time (PT) | Type | Frequency / System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keller Peak Outdoor Adventure Net | 7:30 PM | Social | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (KE6TZG) | Hiking, camping, SOTA, and outdoor activities for SoCal hams. Very popular. |
| SBARC Tech Mentoring Net (K6TZ) | 8:00 PM | Tech | 146.790 − PL 131.8 | Santa Barbara — technical mentoring and elmering. Great for new hams learning the ropes. |
| ARRL LAX Division Net (LAN/V) | 8:30 PM | Traffic | SCRN / DARN repeater systems | Tue & Thu. LA section NTS traffic net. |
| DARN Thursday Net | 8:00 PM | Social | DARN System | Weekly DARN net — hospital and ARES affiliated. Active SoCal-wide. |
| PAPA Technical Roundtable | 8:00 PM | Tech | PAPA System (all modes) | No question goes unanswered. Technical discussion — antennas, digital modes, equipment. |
| MARC Monthly Net | 7:15 PM 1st Thu | Social | PAPA System — TG 31078 | Motorcycle Amateur Radio Club monthly net. First Thursday only. |
| SD ARES EC Net | 7:30 PM | EmComm | 147.060 + / 449.260 − / 449.440 − PL 107.2 | San Diego ARES linked trio. Main SD EmComm training net. Followed by DMR net. |
| Black Mountain Net | 7:00 PM | Social | 445.680 − PL 123.0 | Poway / North SD community net on Black Mountain machine. |
| SD ARES DMR Net | 7:45 PM | Digital | PAPA System — TG 310343 (SD ARES) | Follows the Thursday analog ARES net. Digital-mode EmComm practice. |
Friday Nets
| Net Name | Time (PT) | Type | Frequency / System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keller Peak Trivia Net | 7:30 PM | Social | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (KE6TZG) | Fun Friday night trivia on Keller Peak. Great way to end the week — all welcome. |
| NTS Traffic Net (SCN/V) | 9:00 PM | Traffic | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (KE6TZG) | NTS traffic net — Mon / Wed / Fri on Keller Peak. |
| San Diego ARA Net | 8:00 PM | Social | 147.015 + PL 107.2 (W6IO) | San Diego ARA Friday night social net. Active SD ham community. |
| Antelope Valley ARES Net | 7:30 PM | EmComm | 146.640 − PL 100.0 (WR6AOH) | Antelope Valley / High Desert ARES weekly EmComm net. |
| PAPA Antenna Net | 7:00 PM | Tech | PAPA System (all analog) | Antenna IQ net — tips, questions, and discussion on all things antenna. |
| ARRL Newsline (KPRA) | 6:30 PM | Social | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (Keller Peak) | ARRL Amateur Radio Newsline — current ham radio news. Short and informative. |
| C4FM Community Help Net | 7:00 PM | Digital | 146.730 − PL 107.2 (Palomar) | Starts analog FM, switches to C4FM digital mode partway through. |
| NTS Net (Keller) | 9:00 PM | Traffic | 146.385 + PL 146.2 (Keller Peak) | National Traffic System — formal traffic handling. Mon/Wed/Fri. |
Saturday Nets
| Net Name | Time (PT) | Type | Frequency / System | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure World Seal Beach Net | 9:00 AM | Social | 146.790 − PL 103.5 (K6SYU) | Active Seal Beach area net — runs Mon through Sat at 9 AM. |
| PAPA Saturday Morning Net | 9:00 AM | Social | PAPA System | PAPA linked system Saturday morning social net — SoCal wide coverage. |
| Ventura County ACS Saturday Net | 8:00 AM | EmComm | 145.200 − PL 127.3 (WD6EBY) | VC ACS/ARES Saturday morning check-in on the Sulphur Mountain county-wide machine. |
🎙️ Net Etiquette — Quick Tips
- Listen first. Before checking in, listen for 30 seconds to understand the format — directed or roundtable.
- Full callsign clearly. Use phonetics if conditions are poor: "Kilo Echo 6 Mike Golf Bravo."
- Keep check-ins brief. Most nets want: callsign, name, location. Save the long QSO for after the net.
- Emergency traffic always goes first. Announce it immediately when NCS asks — it jumps to the head of the line.
- ARES/RACES nets welcome listeners. Even if not enrolled, monitoring EmComm nets keeps you current on procedures.
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