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Set a reminder for an upcoming net

Configure AetherSDR to show a banner on the panadapter before a scheduled net starts, so you don't miss your weekly or daily on-air gathering.

Before you start

  • You need at least one net entry in the schedule. If you haven't created one yet, see Create a recurring net schedule.
  • A connection to the radio is not required to set reminders, but the banner will only appear while AetherSDR is running and connected.

Steps

  1. Open the Net Scheduler dialog: Tools > Net Scheduler...
  2. Select the net entry you want a reminder for from the Net table.
  3. Click Edit.
  4. In the net editor, set the Reminder spinbox to the number of minutes before the net start time you want to be alerted (range: 1–60 minutes). The default is 5 minutes.
  5. Confirm the Recurrence rule is set to the schedule you want (Once, Daily, Weekly, Biweekly, or Monthly).
  6. Save the entry.

When the net is approaching, a banner will appear on the panadapter showing the net name and countdown.

What each control does

Control Default Valid range Setting key Behavior
Reminder 5 min 1–60 min None Minutes before net start to show the reminder banner on the panadapter.
Recurrence rule Weekly Once / Daily / Weekly / Biweekly / Monthly None How often the net repeats. Affects when the reminder fires.

Tips

  • To remove a reminder, set the Reminder spinbox to its minimum value (1 minute) or delete the net entry entirely.
  • The Next net indicator in the Net Scheduler dialog shows the name and countdown to the next upcoming net, so you can verify your reminder settings.
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