When and How to Join the Scarborough Amateur Radio Club Nets

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The Scarborough Amateur Radio Club (VE3WE) holds two weekly on-air Nets on the VE3TOR repeater at 146.940 MHz: Thursdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 10:30 AM. To join, tune your radio to that frequency at the scheduled time and check in when net control—operating under the club call sign VE3WE—invites participants. You do not need to be a club member to take part.

Net Schedule at a Glance

Day Time Repeater Frequency Net Control Call Sign
Thursday 7:30 PM VE3TOR 146.940 VE3WE
Sunday 10:30 AM VE3TOR 146.940 VE3WE

Times are as listed by the club; confirm before your first check-in in case of seasonal or holiday changes.

How to Check In: Step by Step

  1. Confirm the schedule. Visit the club's Events page or join the mailing list for any updates to Net times or repeater details.
  2. Set your radio. Program 146.940 MHz with the offset and tone required by the VE3TOR repeater (standard repeater settings for your area; check with local operators or the club if unsure).
  3. Listen first. At the start of the Net, net control (VE3WE) will call the Net to order and explain the check-in procedure.
  4. Check in when invited. Wait for net control to ask for check-ins, then transmit your call sign clearly and briefly. Follow any instructions net control gives.
  5. Participate. Once checked in, you can take part in the round of introductions, announcements, and any discussion topics.

Expected result: You are acknowledged by net control and included in the Net roster for that session.

Who Can Join

  • Licensed radio amateurs in Scarborough, the eastern part of Toronto, and surrounding areas—or anyone within range of the repeater.
  • Non-members are welcome. Club membership is not required to participate on the mailing list or, by extension, to check in to the Nets. Membership is described as a way to support club activities.

Common Snags

  • Can't hear the Net: You may be outside repeater range or missing the correct offset/tone. Try a better antenna position or verify repeater settings with a local operator.
  • Unsure of the schedule: The club notes that details can change—check Events and the mailing list rather than relying on memory.
  • New to Nets: Listen to a full session before checking in; the format becomes clear quickly, and net control will guide you.

Staying Informed

The club holds regular meetings both in person and online, and maintains a mailing list open to non-members for event and project updates. For schedule details, the Events page and mailing list are the club's stated sources of truth.