Learning About HF Digital Mode Comms
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Signals Operating Instructions (SOI) for HF Digital Net organizations
❏ AmRRON – https://amrron.com/2024/05/21/signals-operating-instructions-soi-version-5-0-released/
➤ AmRRON StatRep Version 5.1 – Effective JAN 01, 2025 Download Link
❏ Black Swan Net (Ohio) – https://www.blackswancomex.org/net/soi
❏ ERIN – https://unchainedpreppers.com/forum/radio/ Updated monthly.
❏ GhostNet – https://github.com/s2underground/GhostNet
❏ PrepperNet – https://www.preppernet.net/posts/communications-academy-soi-signals-operating-instructions Need to be signed in to access this link, but creating an account is free.
❏ SEEN – https://www.senetwork.us/downloads
Quick Reference Guides
❏ JS8Call Quick Reference, Version 1.2 – Formatted to use as a half-sheet. Works well when laminated. Stephen, KN4AM
❏ JS8Spotter Quick Reference, Version 1.0 – Formatted to use as a half-sheet. Works well when laminated. Stephen, KN4AM
Digital Bands with Net Frequencies
These are the digital frequencies permitted with a General Class or higher license, followed by known Net and Calling frequencies within those bands.
- 20 Meters: 14.025 – 14.150
- 14..072 – Calling Freq.
- 14.078 – Calling Freq.
- 14.107
- 14.110
- 14.115
- 40 Meters: 7.025 – 7.125
- 7.042 – Calling Freq.
- 7.078 – Calling Freq.
- 7.090
- 7.107
- 7.110
- 7.115
- 80 Meters: 3.525 – 3.600
- 3.578 – Calling Freq.
- 3.585
- 3.582 – Calling Freq.
- 3.588
- 3.595
Low Digital Net Usage Bands
- 15 Meters: 21.025 – 21.200
- 17 Meters: 18.068 – 18.110
- 30 Meters: 10.100 – 10.150
- 60 Meters: Channelized with restrictions
- 5.332
- 5.328
- 5.358.5
- 5.373
- 5.405
Known Net and Calling frequencies for digital modes other than JS8, Contestia 4/250, or MFSK32
Source – https://www.qsl.net/sv1grb/psk31.htm
- 20 Meters: 14.025 – 14.150
- 14.070 – PSK
- 14.083 – RTTY
- 14.230 – SSTV
- 40 Meters: 7.025 – 7.125
- 7.040 -PSK
- 7.043 – RTTY
- 80 Meters: 3.525 – 3.600
- 3.580 – PSK
- 3.590 – RTTY
- 3.735 – SSTV
Propagation
Website Links for Nets, Organizations, and Software
❏ AmRRON – https://amrron.com/
❏ Black Swan Net (Ohio) – https://www.blackswancomex.org/
❏ ERIN – https://unchainedpreppers.com/forum/radio/
❏ GhostNet – https://github.com/s2underground/GhostNet/
❏ GhostNet Videos – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL93ufUXbUR1rXnjw6QxueJXfVWxJSxkaX
❏ MAGNET – https://magnethf.com/
❏ PrepperNet – https://www.preppernet.net/
❏ JS8Spotter and MsgAuth – https://kf7mix.com/
❏ FLDIGI suite – https://www.w1hkj.org/
Other Resources
Terms and Abbreviations
SOI – Signals Operating Instructions
PPN – Persistent Presence Net
SitRep – Situation Report
StatRep – Status Report
QST – Transmission addressed to all stations on frequency
QSY – Change frequency
QTH – Location
