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MUTUAL ASSISTANCE GROUPS NETWORK
Connect Your Community.
MAGNET connects mutual assistance groups across America through resilient HF radio communication — so your community is never isolated when it matters most.
HOW MAGNET HELPS
What MAGNET does for your group
Get ConnectedJoin scheduled regional HF nets on 40M and 20M bands. When repeaters and internet fail, MAGNET operators relay traffic across hundreds of miles. · Link: View net schedule →
Stay InformedReceive weekly S2 intelligence snapshots distributed by HF radio via JS8Call, VarAC BBS, and FLMSG — reaching your group without internet. · Link: Latest S2 reports →
Build Your NetworkConnect your local MAG with groups across counties, states, and regions. MAGNET has operators in most states with a goal of covering every county. · Link: Find a MAG near you →
MAGNET S2
Latest Intelligence Reports
Published in real-time and distributed over HF radio to operators nationwide. Available for download via VarAC BBS from your Hub/Alternate.
View all 80+ reports in the Operator Reports
GET ON THE AIR
Four Ways To Connect With MAGNET
From weekly voice nets to digital file transfer — all four modes work without internet access.
JS8Call — Group MessagingYour Attractive Heading
Monitor @MAGNET and @MRHUB group addresses. Weak-signal keyboard-to-keyboard communication for net check-ins and message relay.
7.115 MHz USB-D 14.115 MHz USB-D
VarAC BBS — File Distribution
Connect to you Hub/Alt via VarAC VARA HF to download current S2 reports, MAGNET forms, and operational files. No internet required.
VARA HF Modem
Hub/Alt BBS
Regional HF Nets
Weekly Contestia 4/250 nets by MARS region on 40M. Check in, pass traffic, and stay connected to your regional MAGNET hub.
7.115 MHz USB
900 Hz offset
FLMSG — Structured Reports
Submit SitReps and structured reports to MAGNET S2 using standardized FLMSG forms. All forms available on the Tools page.
FLDIGI / FLMSG
SitRep Forms
NET SCHEDULE
Current MAGNET Net Times
All nets use Contestia 4/250 on 40M USB at 7.115 MHz with a 900 Hz waterfall offset. Contact your regional Hub via the MAGNET Telegram group to confirm participation.
Net schedule
| Region | Band | Frequency | Offset | Mode | Day | Time zone | Local time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR01–MR03 | 40M | 7.115 MHz USB | 900 Hz | Contestia 4/250 | Wednesday | Eastern | 9:00 PM |
| MR04 | 40M | 7.115 MHz USB | 900 Hz | Contestia 4/250 | Thursday | Eastern | 9:00 PM |
| MR05 / MR07 | 40M | 7.115 MHz USB | 900 Hz | Contestia 4/250 | Monday | Central | 8:00 PM |
| MR06 | 40M | 7.115 MHz USB | 900 Hz | Contestia 4/250 | Tuesday | Central | 8:00 PM |
| MR10 | 40M | 7.115 MHz USB | 900 Hz | Contestia 4/250 | Friday | Pacific | 7:00 PM |
OUR FOUNDATION
What MAGNET is built on
Six principles that guide every decision we make — from the radios we recommend to the intelligence we produce.
BASIC HF
Passing traffic in MAGNET requires minimal equipment. A simple HF radio and a wire antenna is enough to participate.
HUMILITY
We recognize others are doing similar work. Our success does not mean we are more important — we collaborate, not compete.
SIMPLICITY
Complexity is a barrier to entry. We welcome operators with simple setups and straightforward needs.
WIDESPREAD
We have operators in most states with the goal of reaching every county. We grow daily.
Ready to connect your group?
Getting started with MAGNET takes three steps. No experience required — just a ham radio license and a desire to keep your community connected.
STEP 01
Get the software — JS8Call, VarAC, and FLMSG are all free to download from the Tools page
STEP 02
Check in to your regional net and introduce your mutual assistance group
STEP 03
Connect to your Hub’s BBS via VarAC and pull your first S2 intelligence report