Local Nets Around Iowa
Across Iowa, amateur radio operators gather on local nets each week to share information, practice good operating habits, and strengthen our community. These nets are more than just check‑ins — they provide a vital opportunity to test equipment, stay familiar with emergency procedures, and connect with fellow hams across the state. Regular participation helps ensure that when communication really matters, we’re ready.
If you’d like to have your net added to this list, please email community@k0iro.com with the details.
VHF/UHF Nets
Central Iowa (ARRL Section 1) – Sunday Nets
| Time | Frequency | Tone | Net Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 p.m. | 145.190- | 114.8 PL | Blind Ham's Net (All Star Node 47282, EchoLink: 710459) | |
| 6:00 p.m. | 145.310- | 114.8 PL | WIRES-X Net | |
| 7:00 p.m. | 146.610- | 114.8 PL | Polk County SkyWarn Weekly Net | |
| 7:00 p.m. | 147.240+ | 114.8 PL | Story County ARC (Ames) | |
| 8:00 p.m. | 146.610- | 114.8 PL | Central Iowa ARES | |
| 8:00 p.m. | 146.850- | — | Boone County ARC (Boone) | |
| following ARES | 146.940- | 114.8 PL | Central Iowa Technical Net |
Central Iowa (ARRL Section 1) – Monday Nets
| Time | Frequency | Tone | Net Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 p.m. | 146.940+ | 114.8 PL | DMRAA Info Net | |
| 8:00 p.m. | 145.190- | 114.8 PL | Dallas County ARES (All Star Node 47282, EchoLink: 710459) |
Central Iowa (ARRL Section 1) – Tuesday Nets
| Time | Frequency | Tone | Net Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 p.m. | 147.030+ | 114.8 PL | Newton Amateur Radio Club 2m Net (W0WML) |
Central Iowa (ARRL Section 1) – Wednesday Nets
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Central Iowa (ARRL Section 1) – Thursday Nets
| Time | Frequency | Tone | Net Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 p.m. | 146.940+ | 114.8 PL | Polk County ARES Thursday Night Net |
Eastern Iowa (ARRL Section 2) – Sunday Nets
| Time | Frequency | Tone | Net Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | 146.450 simplex | — | WNØBSA Mount Vernon Boy Scout Net | |
| 6:00 p.m. | 146.745- | 192.8 PL | New Ham Net | |
| 7:00 p.m. | 146.745- (alt. 145.150-) | 192.8 PL | Linn County ARES Net | |
| 7:30 p.m. | 146.850- | 192.8 PL | Johnson County Sunday Net | |
| 8:00 p.m. | 145.390- | 77.0 PL | Jones County ARES Net | |
| 7:30 p.m. | 146.745- | 192.8 PL | Linn County Sunday ARES Net | |
| 8:00 p.m. | 146.880 | 77.0 PL | Davenport Radio Amateur Club Net | |
| 8:30 p.m. | 146.910- | 192.8 PL | Muscatine Amateur Radio Service Net | |
| 8:45 p.m. | 146.985- | 192.8 PL | Louisa County Service Net | |
| 9:00 p.m. | 146.910- | 192.8 PL | Muscatine, Louisa, and Cedar County ARES Net |
Eastern Iowa (ARRL Section 2) – Monday Nets
| Time | Frequency | Tone | Net Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 p.m. | 147.045+ | 146.2 PL | Washington Area Amateur Radio Club Net | |
| 7:30 p.m. | 147.045+ | 146.2 PL | Washington County ARES Net | |
| 8:00 p.m. | 145.190- | 114.8 PL | Hiawatha Amateur Radio Club |
Eastern Iowa (ARRL Section 2) – Wednesday Nets
| Time | Frequency | Tone | Net Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 p.m. | 146.450 simplex | — | WNØBSA Mount Vernon Boy Scout Net | |
| 6:00 p.m. | 444.150+ | 151.4 PL | Smoking Hot Amateur Radio Club Wednesday Net |
Southwest Iowa (ARRL Section 3) – Sunday Nets
| Time | Frequency | Tone | Net Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 p.m. | 146.835- | 146.2 PL | Chariton Sunday Night Net | |
| 7:30 p.m. | 443.400 | 151.4 PL | Lamoni Net (EchoLink: 127318) | |
| 8:30 p.m. | 443.400+ | 151.4 PL | SW Iowa Amateur Radio Assn. Net (Creston) |
Southwest Iowa (ARRL Section 3) – Monday Nets
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Southwest Iowa (ARRL Section 3) – Tuesday Nets
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Southwest Iowa (ARRL Section 3) – Wednesday Nets
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Southwest Iowa (ARRL Section 3) – Thursday Nets
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Northwest Iowa (ARRL Section 4) – Sunday Nets
(No regular listings yet — placeholder for future nets.)
Northwest Iowa (ARRL Section 4) – Monday Nets
(No regular listings yet — placeholder for future nets.)
Northwest Iowa (ARRL Section 4) – Tuesday Nets
(No regular listings yet — placeholder for future nets.)
Northwest Iowa (ARRL Section 4) – Wednesday Nets
(No regular listings yet — placeholder for future nets.)
Northwest Iowa (ARRL Section 4) – Thursday Nets
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HF Nets (Statewide)
Sunday HF Nets
| Time | Frequency | Tone | Net Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:45 a.m. | 3.896 | — | 3900 Club Net | |
| 7:30 p.m. | 29.670- | 103.5 PL | Iowa Ten Meter Net | |
| 9:30 p.m. | 1974.5 kHz | — | Iowa 160M ARES Net |
GMRS Nets (Statewide)
Thursday Nets
| Time | Frequency | Tone | Net Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 p.m. | 462.700+ | 141.3 PL | Iowa GMRS 700 Net |
Digital Nets (Statewide)
Sunday Nets
| Time | Frequency | Tone | Net Name | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 p.m. | IA 3119 | — | Iowa DMR Sunday Night Users Net |