{"id":1512,"date":"2025-12-08T14:06:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T19:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/\/wp\/?page_id=1512"},"modified":"2026-01-01T23:16:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T04:16:53","slug":"net-types-aarc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/net-types-aarc\/","title":{"rendered":"Net Types @ ARRC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8d5ce5db759b6752d9be55189e07c50e\"><strong>What is a Directed Net?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color has-superbfont-large-font-size wp-elements-20a7f56eab03970bbca323fe53af0973\">A directed net is a structured on-air gathering where a designated Net Control Operator manages the flow of communication. Instead of operators transmitting freely, all stations communicate <em>through<\/em> Net Control, who grants permission to speak, logs check-ins, handles traffic, and maintains order. This format ensures efficient, interference-free communication\u2014especially important during emergencies, drills, or large nets where many stations may be waiting to participate. Directed nets promote clarity, discipline, and reliability, making them essential for both routine operations and emergency communications.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"832\" height=\"1248\" src=\"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/directednet.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/directednet.jpg 832w, https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/directednet-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/directednet-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/directednet-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/directednet-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color has-superbfont-xlarge-font-size wp-elements-1165e7f5d2f5ef2d610afb42a2dbc961\">What is a Round Table Net?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-dark-color has-text-color has-link-color has-superbfont-large-font-size wp-elements-a25ee7e9bab42df15e055a28ad1cf5ab\">A <strong>round table net<\/strong> is an informal, open-discussion style net where all participating stations can freely communicate with each other, much like a group conversation around a real table. Unlike a directed net\u2014where a Net Control Operator regulates who speaks and when\u2014a round table net allows stations to pass the conversation naturally from one operator to the next. The net may still begin with a brief check-in or introduction, but afterward the discussion flows casually, with operators taking turns, responding to each other\u2019s comments, and contributing to the topic at hand. Round table nets foster camaraderie, encourage new operators to participate, and create a welcoming environment for conversation, learning, and shared interests. They are ideal for small groups and relaxed on-air gatherings where structure is less important than friendly communication.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Directed Net? A directed net is a structured on-air gathering where a designated Net Control Operator manages the flow of communication. Instead of operators transmitting freely, all stations communicate through Net Control, who grants permission to speak, logs check-ins, handles traffic, and maintains order. This format ensures efficient, interference-free communication\u2014especially important during [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1512","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1512"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1933,"href":"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1512\/revisions\/1933"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/w3vpr.org\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}