Create a recurring net schedule¶
Set up a personal net schedule with recurrence rules so AetherSDR reminds you before each weekly, daily, or monthly net and lets you tune to its frequency with one click.
Before you start¶
- AetherSDR must be running (a radio connection is not required to create or edit schedule entries).
- Know the net’s frequency, mode, and how often it repeats.
Steps¶
- Open the Net Scheduler:
Tools > Net Scheduler... - Click Add Net.
- In the net editor, enter a name for the net.
- Set the frequency and mode using one of these methods:
- Manually type the frequency and select a mode from the available options.
- Click Capture Current to copy the active slice’s frequency, mode, and filter settings into the new entry.
- From the Recurrence rule combo box, choose how often the net repeats:
- Once — runs a single time only
- Daily
- Weekly
- Biweekly
- Monthly
- Set the Reminder spinbox to the number of minutes before the net start time when you want the reminder banner to appear on the panadapter (1–60 minutes, default 5 min).
- Confirm the entry. The new net appears in the Net table sorted by start time.
What each control does¶
| Control | What it does | Default / Range | Setting key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net table | Sortable list of all scheduled nets showing name, frequency, recurrence rule, next occurrence, and reminder time. Double-click to QSY. | — | Nets |
| Add Net | Opens the net editor to create a new schedule entry. | — | — |
| Edit / Delete | Edit the selected net’s properties or remove it from the schedule. | — | — |
| Tune Now | Immediately tunes the active slice to the selected net’s frequency, mode, and filter. | — | — |
| Capture Current | Fills the current VFO frequency, mode, and filter into the net editor as a tuning preset. | — | — |
| Import / Export | Save or load the entire net schedule as a JSON file. | — | — |
| Recurrence rule | How often the net repeats. | Once / Daily / Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly | — |
| Reminder | Minutes before the net starts to show the panadapter reminder banner. | 5 min (1–60 min) | — |
Tips¶
- Use Capture Current while tuned to a net’s usual frequency to avoid typing the exact kHz and mode manually.
- The Next net indicator in the Net Scheduler dialog shows the name of the next upcoming net and a countdown timer.