Regional nets are established across the UK on a chosen day over a period of several hours, and anyone is welcome to call in and get as many contacts as possible. Just get on the air!

145 Alive is currently coordinated via the Facebook group 145 ALIVE ACTIVITY EVENT GROUP.

As of January 2025, the number of people joining the Facebook group exceeded 3500.

However, for the benefit of those who do not use Facebook, but may still be interested in the event, this webpage has been set up.

145 Alive RADIO Giveaway

As a result of a kind donation and purely for this event, we are in a position to give away a Mobile Radio (Yaesu FT 2980 Transceiver). This giveaway will be open to all those who take part in the next 145 Alive Event on the 26th January 2025.

All unique Callsigns who appear in a Net Control Log will be placed into a 'Hat' and one will be selected randomly. That Callsign will then be contacted and sent the Mobile Radio.

Only those who appear in submitted Net Control Logs which are formatted in an ADIF Format will be able to be included.

If anyone has an express wish to NOT have their callsign included must send an email to John Alexander ([email protected] )

The timeline is as follows:

• 26th January - Event Day
• 9th February - Midnight Deadline for Net Logs to be received in an ADIF Format
• 22nd-23rd February - Random Draw for the Radio will take place
• 24th- 28th February - Recipient Contacted during this week

Net controller locations and Frequencies - updates posted

Some last minute updates have been necessary. The net frequency information as of now is shown in the linked spreadsheet and map.

• Interactive map https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1LPjyLRyB9VXVIjo59Lzf0UsZfk0DROw&usp=sharing
• Spreadsheet net_control_list_145_alive_january_2025_24-01-25_full_version-frequencies_added.xlsx

Safe operation - tips for net controllers and participating stations

Above all, Safety First:

Take into account the prevailing conditions on the day and importantly have an alternative operating location identified. Any challenges will make you better operators. You could use Narrow FM on the day, it may make the audio a little more 'tinny', but may make you a little more punchy.

Plan for the day with all the equipment and provisions necessary for you to operate and stay safe.

Take lots of photos

Net controllers - log your callers and their Maidenhead Locator. Please send Logs in an ADIF Format to [email protected] within a max of 2 weeks of the event.

Attached are the NET CONTROL GUIDELINES for the forthcoming event on the 26th January 2025.

If you are a Net Controller (whether you have done it before or you are new) then please take 5 minutes to read through them.

Frequencies are currently being worked on and will be posted here in the next few days.

Mark and John

145_alive_net_control_guidelines_2025_final.docx

Reminder: coordination happens on the Facebook group. Check there for the latest updates.

• Almost the entirety of The British Isles had contacts between Radio Amateurs on 2m FM
• In the 3 hours. 1300 - 1600, well over 1000 contacts were made
• 44 Regional nets
• Participating stations to the edges of all 4 cardinal points:

1. North: Orkneys
2. East: Norfolk
3. South: Cornwall
4. West: Munster

Numerous 1st timer Net Controllers - An Aeronautical Mobile station - At least 1 flat car battery - Some great radio - A lot of fun

Sept 2024 resources are now removed