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The Coastal Carolina Emergency Net meets nightly on 3.907 KHZ at 7:00 P.M. The net was started in 1954 after the devastation of Hurricane Hazel. It was established for the purpose of providing communications to areas that had been disrupted by hurricanes and nor'easters which ravaged the coastal areas during that period. It provided a link to the outside when traditional forms of communications had been destroyed by winds or floods. Since that that time the net has continued to provide that service when needed but the net has also developed a fellowship of strong friendships over the years and that is what draws many visitors and strangers to the net as they tune the band during the evening hours. "The most friendly net in ham radio" is a description often said about the Coastal Carolina Emergency Net.

Each night the net is called by a different net caller who manages communications and provides a friendly and familiar voice. Visitors and non-members are welcome and are specifically called for each night after the membership roll call. As a courtesy, check-ins who are not net members get to introduce themselves and give their comments or "rag chews" first. After that, net members often welcome them and give their own accounts of their daily activities, comment on topics that are of interest or generally just offer well wishes to all listening that night. It is very informal. Of course, traffic and net announcements precede the check-in portion and mobiles are offered the chance to give their comments at the time of checking in or first on the the list of ragchews.

We welcome all who would like to join our net and particularly look forward to meeting you on the air and at one of our net gatherings we have several times a year. Join us and become part of a great and freindly tradition on 75 meters that provides a great service to others when needed.

Membership

Membership in CCEN is now a lifetime membership. The initial cost of $3.00 covers the mailing of the certificate and printed roster as well as having your name, call and other details listed.

To Join the Net:

check in 10 times
send $3.00 and information you want on roster to net secretary/treasurer (see below)
That's it- welcome to the net

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE NET INCLUDE:

* Ability to be a candidate for the Annual Al Parker Award

* Ability to serve as a net officer

* Supporting some of the friendliest hams on any of the bands

Send membership enquiries to KC4Z, Scott: KC4Z@arrl.net

Net Procedures

Net begins at 7 PM and runs about an hour
Net Control will control is responsible all net operations. Net Control's decision is final.
Any member may open the net during times of emergency
Visitors are always welcome.
Only INFORMAL and HEALTH AND WELFARE traffic will be handled. We are NOT A FORMAL TRAFFIC NET. If a net member is willing to pick up traffic, fine. If not, there are nets that specialize in traffic handling
Language and comments should be something a young child could hear. Comments may be about what you like but consider others.
Be willing to fill in and be a net controller if one of the regulars is absent.
Suggestions for net improvement should be done by contacting the Net Manager directly by phone or email, but not on the air.

SAMPLE NET CALLER FORMAT- say the following

Calling the Coastal Carolina Emergency Net (repeat 3 times)

This net meets nightly at 7 PM local time for the purpose of handling informal and health and welfare traffic during times of emergency. When there is not an emergency we meet for fellowship, enjoying the hobby of Amateur Radio and carrying on the tradition of this net.

We welcome visitors and non-members to this net and ask that they would wait until net members have been called before checking in. We will honor visitors by putting them near the top of the list during the ragchew portion of the net.

If you have checked in 10 times or more, consider yourself a member and check in when you hear your alphabetic group called for by net control. Keep your own count of check-ins for membership. No one from the net is keeping a record.

Vistiors will be called for after the member check in.

Is there any informal traffic to be listed with the net? If so call (your call)

Are there any relays on traffic?

Are there any mobiles or portables to check in to the net?

Relays on mobiles?

Are there any YL's wishing to check into the net?

We will now go to the gentlemen of the net.

Members in the Alpha/Charlie group call now.

Delta/Golf

Hotel/Kilo

Lima/Oscar

Papa/Sierra

Tango/Victor

Whiskey/Zulu

Late members Alpha thru Zulu

Visitors/Non-members

(We will now go to the ragchew portion of the net)

(at this point go back and pick up mobiles, YL's and visitors, early outs, etc. For the OM's we have followed an A-Z list on even number days of the month and Z-A on odd number days. This has been a net tradition and people will let you know if you have the wrong date!)

(At the end of the net thank all who checked in and all who let us have the frequency and allowed to make the net possible. Sign off and close the net.)

Other Thoughts

We are always looking for pictures, documents and other items of net interest. It has been amazing to me how much interest this little effort has created among CCEN members. In some ways, looking at these albums of pictures creates a feeling like one has when attending a hamfeast or other gathering of radio enthusiasts. Our hobby is not primarily a visual one and that may explain the enjoyment of attending a hamfeast or other gathering. Looking at these pictures often brings back very vivid memories of past events and times spent with others. In a way it is as if long absent members or silent keys are brought back to life in these memories. That probably explains some of the interest. Like any endeavor, it is only as good as the participation of members allows it to be. If you have any photos that may be of interest to net members, send them along. We all enjoy them more than you may know. We particularly encourage new members to send a picture of themselves, their station and other things that others may find interesting. It is amazing the things that we learn about each other over the various nights' ragchews. Photos help fill in the blanks and make the enjoyment of the Net even more. Ed K3JKQ

CCEN NOW ON FACEBOOK

Brand New! We have just started a Facebook page on the Internet. Facebook is a really great and fun tool for communicating which is quick, easy and allows a number of people to participate in discussing an idea. Unlike email which must be sent to every individual, Facebook allows all of your friends on Facebook to see it. There is also the ability to have private one-on-one messages sent as well. This is a fun and valuable tool which our net could use to increase communications.

On Facebook, just put CCEN in the search box and wait for our logo to pop up! It's that easy. All you do then is click on "join this group" and you're in. Simple as that!

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UPCOMING DATES

LOCAL ACCOMATIONS

KOA- 252-638-2556

DIRECTIONS TO KOA BRIDGETON (MAPQUEST)

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

CCEN-Service, Fellowship, Tradition Since 1954

Please Join Us on 3.907 KHZ Nightly at 7 P.M.

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SAMPLE NET CALLER FORMAT- say the following

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