National Traffic System

During normal times, NTS messages are routine greetings ("Happy birthday Aunt Mary") and keep the system well oiled and the operators trained so that everything works when needed. When there is an emergency or disaster NTS works closely with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service to provide emergency communications. The most common type of disaster-related messages are "health and welfare" inquiries and notifications into and out of the area affected by the disaster. For more information about NTS in general, click here.

Region 7 covers Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Washington and British Columbia. Nets are held daily (every day) at 0915 (9:15am) on 3.925 MHz and at 1515 (3:15pm) on 7.235 MHz. Early check-ins start 15 minutes prior to start. The nets usually last 15 minutes. More information about the Region 7 Daily Traffic Net is available at R7DTN.