NTS-Compliant Forms and Guides

Standard Traffic Forms

Download print-ready NTS radiogram sheets and routing templates to ensure accurate message delivery during daily nets and emergency operations.

Radiogram Form

Routing Guide

Preamble Helper

The official National Traffic System radiogram template used for logging, tracking, and relaying non-commercial welfare messages across the state.

A concise reference sheet detailing Texas frequency coordination, daily net times, and standard preamble formats for active operators.

Step-by-step instructions for checking signal reports, managing frequency coordination, and routing emergency traffic correctly on the air.

Traffic Handling Mastery

Monitor Daily Nets

Practice Radiograms

Take Net Control

Listen to daily traffic handling sessions on 3.873 MHz to understand net control protocols and signal report exchanges.

Draft practice messages using standard NTS formats to master the preamble, address, text, and signature blocks.

Volunteer as a Net Control Station to coordinate active frequencies and manage real-time message routing.

Operating Setup

Modern traffic handlers rely on structured logging utilities to track signal reports and message histories. We recommend N3FJP logging software and FLdigi for digital modes.

Ensure your station is calibrated for 80-meter and 40-meter bands to maintain reliable contact with our primary and alternate frequencies.