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National Traffic
System (NTS) Information


NATIONAL TRAFFIC SYSTEM
The purpose of NTS is to relay radiogram message traffic within the United States (and outside the U.S. wherever Third Party Traffic is permitted).

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC SYSTEM?
The National Traffic System of messaging began over 100 years ago with the formation of the American Radio Relay League in 1915, a proud tradition that continues today. Our intention is for this site to be a helpful resource to all ham radio operators interested in handling message traffic.

SAGUARO NTS NET (Local Eastern Arizona)
The Saguaro NTS Net has a new home. Radiogram pic from bclingan.org

WHAT IS A RADIOGRAM MESSAGE?
Radiogram messages are the heart of the National Traffic System (NTS). Remember the telegraph messages of old? Radiogram messages are 25 words or less, and range from birthday and holiday greetings to simple messages to keep in touch. These messages can go to anyone, whether or not they are a ham (amateur radio operator). Radiogram messages are relayed on radio nets and sent digitally by hams all over the United States and can be sent to other countries (wherever Third Party Traffic is permitted). In times of an emergency, hams handle Health & Welfare message traffic to and from disaster areas.

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