If you have any questions or comments about the CANAM Net, please email the Net Manager, Dick K2KA. K2KA@canamnet7153.com

Welcome to the Can-Am NET!

Where

This Net covers mainly the Canadian and United States mid and eastern portions of the two countries. on 7.153 MHz using both SSB and CW modes.

When

The CANADIAN-AMERICAN Net (Formerly the COMSONT Net) operates 7 days a week starting between 9:00 and 9:15 AM ET. The Treasure Coasters Net ends and hands the frequency over to us. The Net usually starts wrap-ups at 10:15 am and the Net will typically finish around 10:45 am. Those who check-in during wrap-ups will forego being asked to do a wrap-up due to time constraints. All participants are encouraged to check in as early as possible.

Who

All HAMs who have privileges for this portion of the band are welcome to participate. Industry Canada requires Advanced or Basic + Honours (B+). The FCC requires Advanced or Extra Class authorization for this portion of the 40-meter band. There is a different Net controller each day of the week. Net Loggers assist in keeping Netlogger updated during the Net. Due to propagation variations, relays are often used to ensure all who wish are checked-in. To maximize the number of check-ins, conversations and CW exchanges are kept short. CW exchanges are encouraged but not mandatory. The Net logs all contacts using NetLogger available from netlogger.org. Users can see who has checked-in and communicate off-air with each other using the A.I.M. message window. See the tutorial made by Don, VE3KII.  See this image as an example screen layout you can set up.

How

If you would like to be added to our net roster, you must have an email address. If you do not want to give your email over the air, on the net, you can email the Net Manager, K2KA directly, his email is on the CANAM website (atop this page). Similarly, once you have been added to the Net Roster, if you would like a Member Page, please send your picture and bio to Dick K2KA.

Why

Looking to learn CW and hang out with a great bunch of guys and gals, join us on 7153 mhz beginning around 9:00am to 9:15am daily.

Net Controllers

Monday: VE3HZQ/Pat cw/ssb
Tuesday: N8BEG/Rob cw/ssb
Wednesday: VE3KRX/Ken cw/ssb
Thursday: VE3KII/Don cw/ssb
Friday: WN3T/Rick cw/ssb
Saturday: W8SCS/Stray cw/ssb
Sunday: VE3NYP/Gary cw/ssb
Net Start Time (APPROX*): 9:15am
* may be earlier when TC Net hands off

Net Loggers

Monday:Jim WB2TJO 
Tuesday:Rick WN3T 
Wednesday:Pat VE3HZQ 
Thursday:Don VE3KII 
Friday:Stray W8SCS 
Saturday:Rick WN3T 
Sunday:Doug VE3DVC 

Net Mascot

VE3GZJ Pet CW Rabbit Rusty “SK” The photo of “Rusty the CW Rabbit”(SK) are included, originally owned by Jan VE3ICK. Rusty really enjoyed CW and the activity on the HF bands. The noises and sound effects intrigued him.