The GERATOL NET meets each evening at 01:00Z from October 1 through April 30. Operation generally begins with an eastern net control and proceeds west. Exceptions are when a contest is in progress, then the net controls may opt to shut net operations down.
The GERATOL NET meets on 3.668 MHz +/- however, contacts for the special Unbelievable Operating Achievement Award and GERATOL endorsements can be made at any time and anywhere within the Extra Class American phone subband – 3.600 – 3.700 MHz.