NET

The BLACK SWAN COMEX highlighted the need for modern messaging in amateur radio. Starting 1 July 2021, we began operation of a net designed around Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM) principles, implementing National Incident Management System (NIMS) doctrine, and the National Response Framework (NRF). The agency under which this work was organized is The Adjutant General's Department, State of Ohio.

Our current training program is as follows:

• On demand: Topic video on Radio KD8TTE.

• Tuesday weekly training task and online discussion via Internet email on the QTC mailing list.

• On-air operation to practice the task Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and as activated. See the Activation Notice and Signal Operating Instructions.

• Weekly project: QSP radio-only newsletter released each Monday.

Tabs on this site's navigation are organized by year so you can see information about various exercises and activities conducted by year.

The net's early history comes from Steve Judd WB8YLO and operators of the Buckeye Net to support the needs presented in the BLACK SWAN series of exercises. That work organized as "Buckeye Net Mixed" (as in mixed modes of operation) began regular operations in May 2020 and grew to start daily operations around Thanksgiving 2020. The last session of Buckeye Net Mixed was held 30 June 2021. (C. M. Curtin. "Farewell, Buckeye Net Mixed; Hello, BLACK SWAN Net!" PostScript. July 4, 2021. pp. 4-5.)

Several videos showing real-time operation of the net are on the YouTube channel Radio KD8TTE. The one below shows operation and narration of net activity from a real training session in February 2025. We present it as a master's class on net control and logging.