[Wma-ares] Software for net control operators

[Charles Smith]

Good morning, Chuck,

I'll have to check it out but my first thought was this. For emergency
nets, anything that relies on the internet would be a no-go in a grid down,
internet down situation.

I will check it out.

Regards,
Smitty, KC1IKA

On Thu, May 22, 2025, 08:03 Chuck Chandler via WMA-ARES <
wma-ares at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> The latest ARES Letter had a short mention of various software packages
> for NCO's.  Since the QNI reports I get from the WMA ARES NCS's is
> apparently created by hand, I thought you might like to see one example of
> software that can make your life easier.
>
> Net Control Manager <https://net-control.us/> looks like the easiest to
> use - it runs in your web browser.  From their on-line help page
> <https://net-control.us/help.php>:
>
> "The Net Control Manager (NCM) program was designed to make Amateur Radio
> Net check-ins, management of net resources and net reporting easier and
> more efficient than using pen and paper. This is not meant however to be a
> replacement for pen and paper, which will always be your best backup should
> something go wrong.
>
> The NCM is designed to make ARES, RACES and other EM net logging and
> reporting as easy and intuitive as possible. But of course works perfectly
> with your weekly club social net as well. Its many features are aimed
> squarely at these ideas."
>
>
> Tools like these can make the NCS job easier - if anyone gives them a try,
> or is using them currently, it would be interesting to hear your thoughts.
>
>
> 73 de Chuck, WS1L
> Amateur Radio Emergency Service ®
> Section Emergency Coordinator
> Western Massachusetts
> chandlerusm at gmail.com
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