NTS Traffic Nets (Daily Statewide Nets)

Western Connecticut Traffic Net (WESCONN) – CURRENTLY INACTIVE
Daily 8:30 PM
Prospect: 147.180+ MHz PL 141.3
Linked with…
Danbury: 147.120+
Vernon: 145.410
Statewide NTS traffic net. Handles routine message traffic. Open to all operators.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Eastern Connecticut Traffic Net (ECTN)
Daily 9:00 PM
Norwich: 146.730– MHz PL 156.7
NTS traffic net for eastern Connecticut. All amateurs are invited to participate.
Affiliation: secars.org

Nutmeg VHF Traffic Net (NVTN)
Daily 9:30 PM except Wednesday
Meriden: 147.360+ MHz
Glastonbury (Wednesday): 147.090+ MHz PL 110.9
Part of the NTS system. Regular check-ins from across central Connecticut.
Affiliation: ctares.org

ARES and Emergency Service Nets

Connecticut ARES Section Net
Sundays 8:00 PM
Linked statewide repeaters including:
Barkhamsted: 147.270+ (maybe PL 151.4)
Bridgeport: 446.455 (maybe PL 151.4)
Vernon: 147.345+ (maybe PL 151.4)
Statewide ARES training net hosted by the Section Manager and SEC. All ARES members and guests welcome.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Connecticut ARES DMR Net
Sundays 8:30 PM
Connecticut Statewide DMR network: TG 8901 TS 2
Digital ARES net that follows the Section Net. Available on all CT ARES DMR repeaters.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Region 1 ARES Net (Southwest CT)
Tuesdays 8:00 PM
Norwalk: 146.775– MHz PL 100.0
Covers Region 1 ARES training and updates. A brief DMR session follows on ARES TAC 1 TG 8902.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Region 2 ARES Net (South Central CT)
Mondays 7:45 PM
Linked Region 2 repeaters, including:
Woodbridge: 442.500+ DCS 073

Killingworth: 145.290– PL 110.9
Middlefield: 446.925– PL 77.0
Serves Region 2 for weekly ARES coordination and information.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Region 3 ARES Net (North Central CT)
Mondays 8:00 PM
KB1AEV linked system including:
Barkhamstead: 147.270+

Vernon: 147.345+ 

New Milford 146.730–
ARES training and announcements for Hartford and Tolland region operators.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Region 4 South ARES Net (Southeastern CT)
Mondays 8:00 PM
Salem: 147.060+ MHz PL 156.7
Region 4 South ARES training and coordination. Norwich and Groton repeaters serve as alternates.
Affiliation: secars.org

Region 4 North ARES Net (Northeast CT)
Wednesdays 8:00 PM
East Killingly: 147.225+ MHz PL 156.7. First Wednesday uses simplex 146.400
Weekly ARES check-in net for Windham County and nearby towns.
Affiliation: secars.org

Region 5 North ARES Net (Northwest CT)
Wednesdays 7:00 PM
Region 5 linked repeaters, including:
Barkhamsted: 147.270+ 

Torrington: 147.240+ 

New Milford: 146.730– 

Torrington: 447.225–
ARES training for the northwestern Connecticut region.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Region 5 South ARES Net (Western CT)
Second Wednesday monthly at 8:00 PM
Danbury: 147.300+ MHz PL 100.0
Monthly ARES coordination net for the Danbury area.
Affiliation: ctares.org

SKYWARN Weather Nets (Weekly)

Litchfield County SKYWARN Net
Thursdays 8:00 PM
Torrington: 147.240+ MHz PL 151.4
Weekly weather spotter training and condition reporting.
Affiliation: ctares.org

New Haven and Middlesex Counties SKYWARN Net
Thursdays 7:00 PM
Woodbridge: 442.500+ MHz DCS 073 linked with…
Killingworth: 145.290– MHz PL 110.9
Covers the New Haven and Middlesex region for weekly SKYWARN operations.
Affiliation: ctares.org

New Haven and Tolland County SKYWARN Net
Thursdays 8:00 PM
Vernon: 146.790– MHz PL 82.5
Supports weather reporting and training in northeastern Connecticut.
Affiliation: ctares.org

New London County Weather Net
Wednesdays 8:00 PM
Salem: 147.060+ MHz PL 156.7
Weekly SKYWARN net that often follows the Region 4 South ARES session.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Windham County Weather Net
Wednesdays 8:00 PM
East Killingly: 147.225+ MHz PL 156.7
SKYWARN activity for Windham County and nearby areas.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Local Club-Sponsored Nets (Weekly Open Nets)

Northville Amateur Radio Association
New Milford: 146.730 MHz -600 kHz, PL 151.4
Washington: 441.850 MHz +5 MHz, PL 151.4 
Woodbury: 444.800 MHz +5 MHz, PL 151.4 
Echolink: 1124 NA1RA-R
Anyone is welcome to check in, if you’d like to try your hand at being Net Control Operator, let us know!

Candlewood ARA Sunday Night Net
Sundays 7:30 PM
Danbury: 147.300+ MHz PL 100.0

Danbury: 223.960– MHz PL 91.5,
Danbury: 447.775– MHz PL 100.0
Echolink: 1037 W1QI-R
FM net for operators in the Greater Danbury region.
Affiliation: gbarc.net

Greater Fairfield ARA Net
Tuesdays 7:30 PM
Fairfield: 146.625– MHz PL 74.4 linked with…
Fairfield: 440.450+ MHz PL 107.2
General weekly net serving Fairfield and surrounding towns.
Affiliation: gbarc.net

Greater Norwalk ARC Net
Wednesdays 8:00 PM
Norwalk: 146.475+ MHz PL 100.0
Open net for Norwalk and Stamford area operators.
Affiliation: gbarc.net

Greater Bridgeport ARC Net
Tuesdays 8:30 PM
Bridgeport: 146.445+ MHz PL 151.4
Informal rag-chew session. Also carried on the KB1AEV linked system.
Affiliation: gbarc.net

Stamford Amateur Radio Assoc. SARA Net
Sundays 7:30 PM check-ins, 8:00 PM net
Stamford: 146.655– MHz PL 100.0
Echolink: 420488 W1EE-R
Weekly club net with announcements and Amateur Radio Newsline.
Affiliation: qsl.net/sara

Newington AR League Info Net
Thursdays 7:30 PM
Newington, (W1AW): 145.450– MHz PL 127.3
Covers club news and discussion for the Hartford region.
Affiliation: clubnarl.net

Meriden ARC Tuesday Night Net
Tuesdays 7:00 PM
Meriden: 147.360+ MHz PL 162.2
General FM net. Frequent net controls are KC1NQE and KC1MJZ.
Affiliation: w1nrg.com

Meriden ARC Just Push the Button Net
Wednesdays 7:00 PM
Meriden: 147.360+ MHz PL 162.2
Beginner friendly net for new operators. Regular control is KC1QWH.
Affiliation: w1nrg.com

Meriden ARC Coffee Cup Morning Net
Saturdays 9:00 AM
Meriden: 147.360+ MHz PL 162.2
EchoLink: 624952 W1NRG-R
Casual weekend chat with local operators.
Affiliation: w1nrg.com

Southeastern CT ARA SECARS Net
Sundays 8:00 PM
Norwich: 146.730– MHz PL 156.7… linked with Norwich: 449.725
Weekly rag-chew net for New London County.
Affiliation: secars.org

SECARS TIPS Net
Wednesdays 7:00 PM
Salem: 147.060+ MHz PL 156.7
Technical discussion net covering projects and questions.
Affiliation: secars.org

Horizontal Engineers Net
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 7:00 PM
Waterford / groton: 146.670– MHz PL 156.7
Alternate 146.970– PL 156.7
Open rag-chew session run by the Horizontal Engineers group.
Affiliation: horizontalengineers.wordpress.com

MONDAY

Region 2 ARES Net (South Central CT)
Mondays 7:45 PM
Linked Region 2 repeaters, including:
Woodbridge: 442.500+ DCS 073
Killingworth: 145.290– PL 110.9
Middlefield: 446.925– PL 77.0
Serves Region 2 for weekly ARES coordination and information.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Region 3 ARES Net (North Central CT)
Mondays 8:00 PM
KB1AEV linked system including:
Barkhamstead: 147.270+
Vernon: 147.345+
New Milford 146.730–
ARES training and announcements for Hartford and Tolland region operators.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Region 4 South ARES Net (Southeastern CT)
Mondays 8:00 PM
Salem: 147.060+ MHz PL 156.7
Region 4 South ARES training and coordination. Norwich and Groton repeaters serve as alternates.
Affiliation: secars.org

Nutmeg VHF Traffic Net (NVTN)
Daily 9:30 PM except Wednesday
Meriden: 147.360+ MHz
Glastonbury (Wednesday): 147.090+ MHz PL 110.9
Part of the NTS system. Regular check-ins from across central Connecticut.
Affiliation: ctares.org

TUESDAY

Meriden ARC Tuesday Night Net
Tuesdays 7:00 PM
Meriden: 147.360+ MHz PL 162.2
General FM net. Frequent net controls are KC1NQE and KC1MJZ.
Affiliation: w1nrg.com

Greater Fairfield ARA Net
Tuesdays 7:30 PM
Fairfield: 146.625– MHz PL 74.4
linked with…
Fairfield: 440.450+ MHz PL 107.2
General weekly net serving Fairfield and surrounding towns.
Affiliation: gbarc.net

Region 1 ARES Net (Southwest CT)
Tuesdays 8:00 PM
Norwalk: 146.775– MHz PL 100.0
Covers Region 1 ARES training and updates. A brief DMR session follows on ARES TAC 1 TG 8902.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Greater Bridgeport ARC Net
Tuesdays 8:30 PM
Bridgeport: 146.445+ MHz PL 151.4
Informal rag-chew session. Also carried on the KB1AEV linked system.
Affiliation: gbarc.net

Horizontal Engineers Net
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 7:00 PM
Waterford / groton: 146.670– MHz PL 156.7
Alternate 146.970– PL 156.7
Open rag-chew session run by the Horizontal Engineers group.
Affiliation: horizontalengineers.wordpress.com

WEDNESDAY

Region 5 North ARES Net (Northwest CT)
Wednesdays 7:00 PM
Region 5 linked repeaters, including:
Barkhamsted: 147.270+
Torrington: 147.240+
New Milford: 146.730–
Torrington: 447.225–
ARES training for the northwestern Connecticut region.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Meriden ARC Just Push the Button Net
Wednesdays 7:00 PM
Meriden: 147.360+ MHz PL 162.2
Beginner friendly net for new operators. Regular control is KC1QWH.
Affiliation: w1nrg.com

SECARS TIPS Net
Wednesdays 7:00 PM
Salem: 147.060+ MHz PL 156.7
Technical discussion net covering projects and questions.
Affiliation: secars.org

Region 4 North ARES Net (Northeast CT)
Wednesdays 8:00 PM
East Killingly: 147.225+ MHz PL 156.7. First Wednesday uses simplex 146.400
Weekly ARES check-in net for Windham County and nearby towns.
Affiliation: secars.or

Greater Norwalk ARC Net
Wednesdays 8:00 PM
Norwalk: 146.475+ MHz PL 100.0
Open net for Norwalk and Stamford area operators.
Affiliation: gbarc.net

New London County Weather Net
Wednesdays 8:00 PM
Salem: 147.060+ MHz PL 156.7
Weekly SKYWARN net that often follows the Region 4 South ARES session.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Windham County Weather Net
Wednesdays 8:00 PM
East Killingly: 147.225+ MHz PL 156.7
SKYWARN activity for Windham County and nearby areas.
Affiliation: ctares.org

THURSDAY

New Haven and Middlesex Counties SKYWARN Net
Thursdays 7:00 PM
Woodbridge: 442.500+ MHz DCS 073
linked with…
Killingworth: 145.290– MHz PL 110.9
Covers the New Haven and Middlesex region for weekly SKYWARN operations.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Newington AR League Info Net
Thursdays 7:30 PM
Newington, (W1AW): 145.450– MHz PL 127.3
Covers club news and discussion for the Hartford region.
Affiliation: clubnarl.net

Litchfield County SKYWARN Net
Thursdays 8:00 PM
Torrington: 147.240+ MHz PL 151.4
Weekly weather spotter training and condition reporting.
Affiliation: ctares.org

New Haven and Tolland County SKYWARN Net
Thursdays 8:00 PM
Vernon: 146.790– MHz PL 82.5
Supports weather reporting and training in northeastern Connecticut.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Horizontal Engineers Net
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 7:00 PM
Waterford / Groton: 146.670– MHz PL 156.7
Alternate 146.970– PL 156.7
Open rag-chew session run by the Horizontal Engineers group.
Affiliation: horizontalengineers.wordpress.com

SATURDAY

Meriden ARC Coffee Cup Morning Net
Saturdays 9:00 AM
Meriden: 147.360+ MHz PL 162.2
EchoLink: 624952 W1NRG-R
Casual weekend chat with local operators.
Affiliation: w1nrg.com

Horizontal Engineers Net
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 7:00 PM
Waterford / Groton: 146.670– MHz PL 156.7
Alternate 146.970– PL 156.7
Open rag-chew session run by the Horizontal Engineers group.
Affiliation: horizontalengineers.wordpress.com

SUNDAY

Stamford Amateur Radio Assoc. SARA Net
Sundays 7:30 PM check-ins, 8:00 PM net
Stamford: 146.655– MHz PL 100.0
Echolink: 420488 W1EE-R
Weekly club net with announcements and Amateur Radio Newsline.
Affiliation: qsl.net/sara

Candlewood ARA Sunday Night Net
Sundays 7:30 PM
Danbury: 147.300+ MHz PL 100.0
Danbury: 223.960– MHz PL 91.5
Danbury: 447.775– MHz PL 100.0
Echolink: 1037 W1QI-R
FM net for operators in the Greater Danbury region.
Affiliation: gbarc.net

Connecticut ARES Section Net
Sundays 8:00 PM
Linked statewide repeaters including:
Barkhamsted: 147.270+ (maybe PL 151.4)
Bridgeport: 446.455 (maybe PL 151.4)
Vernon: 147.345+ (maybe PL 151.4)
Statewide ARES training net hosted by the Section Manager and SEC. All ARES members and guests welcome.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Southeastern CT ARA SECARS Net
Sundays 8:00 PM
Norwich: 146.730– MHz PL 156.7… linked with Norwich: 449.725
Weekly rag-chew net for New London County.
Affiliation: secars.org

Connecticut ARES DMR Net
Sundays 8:30 PM
Connecticut Statewide DMR network: TG 8901 TS 2
Digital ARES net that follows the Section Net. Available on all CT ARES DMR repeaters.
Affiliation: ctares.org

DAILY

Western Connecticut Traffic Net (WESCONN) – CURRENTLY INACTIVE
Daily 8:30 PM
Prospect: 147.180+ MHz PL 141.3
Linked with…
Danbury: 147.120+
Vernon: 145.410
Statewide NTS traffic net. Handles routine message traffic. Open to all operators.
Affiliation: ctares.org

Eastern Connecticut Traffic Net (ECTN)
Daily 9:00 PM
Norwich: 146.730– MHz PL 156.7
NTS traffic net for eastern Connecticut. All amateurs are invited to participate.
Affiliation: secars.org