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In telecommunications and amateur (ham) radio, Net Control refers to the Net Control Station (NCS), which is the dedicated operator responsible for directing, organizing, and maintaining order during a radio net. A radio net is essentially an on-the-air conference call where three or more operators communicate on a shared frequency.

(Note: If you are instead referring to Netcontrol, the industrial utility and grid automation company, it was acquired by ABB in early 2026).

The primary roles, responsibilities, and operational procedures of a Net Control operator include: Core Responsibilities How to be a net control operator – KB9VBR Antennas