General
on the net
What does on the net mean?
A radio phrase meaning a station is active and communicating on the shared radio network ('net'); to 'get on the net' is to make contact via radio.
""Get higher on the net and request that CAS now.""
Origin
From 'net' meaning a radio network of stations sharing a frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What does "on the net" mean?
It means a station is active and communicating on the shared radio network, or "net," of units on the same frequency.
What does "get on the net" mean?
It means to make radio contact — to start communicating on the shared frequency with other stations.
What is a "net" here?
A net is a radio network of stations sharing a frequency, not the internet.
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