Canadian-American Net
(CANAM)
The net is on daily 7.153Mhz and starts between 9:00 and 9:15 am * The TC Net ends and hands the frequency over to us . Send all inquiries to the net Manager: Dick K2KA at K2KA@canamnet7153.com
CANAM Net News
Check the very latest (November 14) solar activity from Dr.Tamitha Skov. Coronal Holes, Fast Wind, and Filament Eye Candy
Go to Space Weather News.
Patti KE7IR, CANAM Net Member wrote an article “A Ham Radio Love Story” and it is published in K9YA’s Telegram Newsletter. Please click here to read the article it begins on page 2. Thanks to Rick WN3T for bringing the article to our attention.
Checkout the comments from members in response to K2KA news email sent out weekly. Want to get this email, become a regular check in. Go to CANAM Net Info and then Members Comments to see comments from CANAM Net members. Thanks for all who contribute.
A question was asked:”What is the highest number of check-ins on our net?” Click here to see the answer. Congrats to Rob N8BEG for the record at 64 check ins on March 8, 2022. (Ed. Note: see also the comment from Don VE3KII in Member Comments go to CANAM Net Info and then Member Comments)
Don VE3KII has updated the CANAM Net/COMSONT Silent Key list (thanks Don) with the latest passing of Elmer VE3DYR and Al VE3VKP. Go to CANAM Net Info and COMSONT Silent Keys to see the latest list in PDF.
CANAM Net Member Spotlight
This weeks member spotlight: Troy KE4SKA go to his member page click here Troy KE4SKA. Troy has been a long time member of our net and is NCS for the TC Net. Great to have Troy on our Net. Don’t have a member page send Dick K2KA an email with your bio and picture. email address is above.
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Now CANAM (Canadian-American) and then COMSONT (Communications Ontario) nets Since 1978
This net covers mainly the Canadian and United States mid and eastern portions of the two countries. All are welcome to participate that have privileges for this portion of the band. 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. Net name was changed from COMSONT to CANAM to more correctly represent the membership.
The CANADIAN-AMERICAN Net operates 7 days a week on 7.153 MHz using both SSB and CW modes. FCC requires Advanced or Extra Class authorization for this portion of the 40-meter band. Industry Canada requires Advanced or Basic + Honours (B+). There is a different Net controller each day of the week.
The Net starts at 9:15am EST with check ins. General check in ends at 10:15am EST when we begin wrap ups. Wrap ups end around 10:45am EST depending on activity at that time. If there are no other callers the net will conclude, sometimes earlier than 10:45am EST. Up to, of course, the NCS.
We need both NCS and Loggers, please let Rick WN3T if you can be NCS and / or Logger his email is below and on QRZ.com.
All are encouraged to check in as early as possible.
The Net logs all contacts using NetLogger available from www.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 below made by Don, VE3KII.
Current NCS and Loggers for the CANAM Net (special thanks to these guys!)
| 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 | ||
| Loggers: | ||
| Monday: | Jim WB2TJO | |
| Tuesday: | Rick WN3T | |
| Wednesday: | Ken VE3KRX | |
| Thursday: | Don VE3KII | |
| Friday: | Stray W8SCS | |
| Saturday: | Rick WN3T | |
| Sunday: | Doug VE3DVC | |
We are always in need of active NCS and loggers. Training is available contact Rick WN3T, Assistant CANAM Net Manager, by email at rick.dessel@gmail.com Note: Anyone who wants to log, let the NCS know. They can promote you at anytime. | ||
Here are the backup NCS and Loggers: Justin KG2RG, Bob KD2KKG, Dick K2KA, Mike WB2FIE, Ram KE8UEX. Germaine N8WDG. Thanks guys!
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CANAM Net Motto …… “The Only Net That Does Both SSB and CW!”
Meet our CANAM Net Mascot “Rusty the CW Rabbit” (SK). See his owner by clicking here.
You can find tidbits about many of our members on the Members page.
New members are added often!
CANAM Net Monthly Stats
The Net Manager updates this info (number of check ins, number of CW, total net time and the conditions of the bands for that day) daily. These data are also included in the Netlogger log. Download Netlogger at netlogger.org The CANAM Net Stats report is published at the end of the month and is an Excel file. Click below month and year you want to see it in XLSX format: (here are Sept 23 to October 24)