A close-up of a vintage 1950s amateur radio transmitter, warm glowing vacuum tubes, hands tuning a heavy metal dial in a softly lit wooden shack.
A close-up of a vintage 1950s amateur radio transmitter, warm glowing vacuum tubes, hands tuning a heavy metal dial in a softly lit wooden shack.
Read Historical Archives
Established 1950

Seven Decades on the Air

Since the mid-century, our operators have maintained daily schedules, routing critical welfare messages and emergency traffic across Texas with disciplined NTS precision.

Wide environmental shot of a tall aluminum antenna tower silhouetted against a dramatic Texas golden-hour sky, warm orange horizon.
Wide environmental shot of a tall aluminum antenna tower silhouetted against a dramatic Texas golden-hour sky, warm orange horizon.
Our Milestones

The Operational Timeline

From early Morse code traffic to modern emergency coordination, our net has stood as a reliable link through Texas's most challenging storms and historic emergencies.

1950 — Foundation

The First Check-In

A handful of dedicated operators established daily schedules on the 80-meter band, laying the groundwork for statewide traffic handling.

1970 — Hurricane Celia

Emergency Mobilization

When commercial lines failed, net control operators routed hundreds of welfare messages, proving the vital public service of amateur radio.

Historical Records

The Net Archives

Preserved logbooks, historical roster sheets, and recorded bulletins document the daily dedication of Texas operators over seventy years.

Logbooks
Bulletins
Rosters

Vintage Log Sheets

Historic QST Bulletins

Silent Keys Tribute

Scanned pages from the 1950s showing early signal reports, operator callsigns, and message routing paths.

Official announcements and emergency declarations broadcasted during major Texas weather events and public service mobilizations.

Honoring the legacy of past Net Control Stations and operators who dedicated their lives to public service communications.

The Heritage

Preserving the Discipline of the Airwaves

For over seventy years, our mission has remained unchanged. We train, we prepare, and we stand ready to serve Texas whenever the call comes.