[CoARES-D10] Suggestion

[Pat Lambert - W0IPL]

In listening to and participating in our weekly nets there seems to be a 
few errors that the majority of our NCS' consistently make. Just as a 
suggestion, I remind everyone what the ECom NCS material says:

1) Speak in first person. It is "recognizing kd0zzz" or "roger kd0zzz" 
NOT "NCS would like to recognize kd0zzz" or worse yet "Net recognizes 
kd0zzz". This is important because it shows a subconscious acceptance of 
leadership. The person "bought into" running the net. They subtly 
reinforce the NCS' authority by telling everyone they accept full 
responsibility for operating the net.

2) When acknowledging checkins, list the callsigns as letters (not 
phonetically). The purpose of this acknowledgment is to confirm to each 
checkin that his/her call was heard. Phonetics used on all 
acknowledgments simply slows the net. NOTE: Phonetics are an excellent 
way to clarify questions about the call received (was that a B or a D, 
etc.). Reciting all of the check in information (beyond the call) simply 
wastes time.

3) When there is a double, try to get something unique from one or more 
of the stations. Then call for clarification from those stations ONLY. 
The alternative approach is to acknowledge the check-ins you could 
understand and then call for checkins that tried in the last round but 
were not acknowledged.

4) Slow Down! While it may seem counter-intuitive, you will actually 
handle more traffic in less time when you wait three or four seconds 
before answering any call.

I am not picking on any individual NCS that we have had this year. This 
is simply a reminder to all of our NCS' that most of us have not 
followed one or more of the above instructions.

Thanks!
  Pat