-gradient(135deg, var(--warning-orange), #fd7e14); color: white; animation: pulse 2s infinite; } .net-details { position: relative; z-index: 2; } .net-frequency { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding: 1rem; background: var(--light-gray); border-radius: 10px; border-left: 4px solid var(--success-green); } .frequency-info { flex: 1; } .frequency-main { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-blue); font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; } .frequency-details { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--dark-gray); margin-top: 0.25rem; } .net-info { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; } .info-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; } .info-item i { width: 20px; color: var(--secondary-blue); } .net-description { color: var(--dark-gray); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; } .net-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; } .btn-net { padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 20px; font-weight: 600; border: none; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s ease; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; } .btn-primary { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-blue), var(--primary-blue)); color: white; } .btn-primary:hover { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--secondary-blue)); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(20, 94, 255, 0.3); color: white; text-decoration: none; } .btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--secondary-blue); border: 2px solid var(--secondary-blue); } .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--secondary-blue); color: white; transform: translateY(-2px); text-decoration: none; } .reports-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: white; } .report-card { background: white; border-radius: 15px; padding: 1.5rem; box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border-top: 4px solid var(--info-blue); transition: all 0.3s ease; } .report-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); } .report-header { display: flex; justify-content: between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1rem; } .report-date { font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-blue); font-size: 1.1rem; } .report-stats { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--dark-gray); } .report-stats span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; } .guidelines-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: var(--light-gray); } .guideline-card { background: white; border-radius: 20px; padding: 2.5rem; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); margin-bottom: 2rem; border-left: 5px solid var(--warning-orange); } .guideline-card h5 { color: var(--primary-blue); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; } .guideline-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; } .guideline-card li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; color: var(--dark-gray); } .guideline-card li i { color: var(--success-green); margin-top: 0.25rem; flex-shrink: 0; } @keyframes pulse { 0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); } 50% { transform: scale(1.05); } } /* Responsive Design */ @media (max-width: 768px) { .nets-hero { padding: 3rem 0; } .nets-icon { font-size: 4rem; } .net-card { padding: 2rem; } .schedule-header h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; } .net-header { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; } .net-info { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .frequency-display { font-size: 1.2rem; display: block; margin: 0.5rem 0; } .current-net-content h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; } } @media (max-width: 576px) { .net-card, .guideline-card { padding: 1.5rem; } .net-actions { flex-direction: column; } .btn-net { justify-content: center; text-align: center; } } /* Additional CSS Classes for Nets */ .net-reports-title { color: var(--primary-blue); font-weight: 700; font-size: 2.5rem; } .guidelines-title { color: var(--primary-blue); font-weight: 700; font-size: 2.5rem; } 
W5OBM

Weekly Amateur Radio Nets

Join our weekly amateur radio nets for fellowship, information sharing, and emergency preparedness. All licensed amateur radio operators are welcome to participate.

Our nets provide opportunities for new hams to practice on-air procedures, experienced operators to share knowledge, and the entire community to stay connected.

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Net Schedule

Regular amateur radio net schedule for W5OBM

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We're updating our net schedule. Please check back soon or contact us for current information.

Net Guidelines & Procedures

Help us maintain professional and efficient net operations

Check-in Procedures
  • Listen to the net preamble for instructions
  • Give your callsign clearly when called
  • State your name and location
  • Keep initial check-ins brief
  • Wait for acknowledgment before continuing
Net Etiquette
  • Use proper amateur radio procedures
  • Keep conversations friendly and appropriate
  • Avoid controversial topics
  • Give others a chance to participate
  • Thank the Net Control Station
Audio Quality
  • Test your audio before checking in
  • Speak clearly and at a moderate pace
  • Avoid background noise
  • Use appropriate microphone distance
  • Monitor your output power
New Operators
  • New hams are always welcome
  • Don't hesitate to ask questions
  • Practice makes perfect
  • We're here to help you learn
  • Elmers available for mentoring