NTS – National Traffic System
During disasters or other emergencies, radiograms are used to communicate information critical to saving lives or property, or to inquire about the health or welfare of a disaster victim.
NTS Training Manual
Eastern PA Traffic Report & News
PENNSYLVANIA TRAFFIC NETS
Pennsylvania Traffic Net (PTN) (CW)
3585 Khz (CW)
7PM and 10PM Daily
Eastern Pennsylvania Emergency Phone and Traffic Net (EPAEPTN)
3917 KHz (LSB)
6 PM Local Time Daily
Pennsylvania Fone Net
3910 KHz (LSB)
8 PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday
paNBEMS (digital)
3583 (USB)
Thor22
7:30 AM Sunday
NTS Methods and Practices Guidelines 2014
Here are some sources of training and resources for handling traffic:
- The NTS Training Manual http://www.arrl.org/nts-manual
- Radiogram forms http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/RADIOGRAM-2011.pdf
- ARRL Numbered Radiograms http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/FSD_3.pdf
- The “Pink Card of Operating Aids” http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Public%20Service/fsd218.pdf