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Objective

Alpine Fault Network (AFN) training nets are conducted on the first Sunday of every month.

Participation enables you to;

  • Test your equipment in an off grid configuration

  • Practice using the NATO phonetic alphabet

  • Practice reading a structured report for your station

Topics relevant to training nets are;

  • How to build an NVIS antenna

  • Understanding LAMP (local area mobile prediction) charts

  • Choosing an HF band suitable for the time of day

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