JS8Call @GROUPS Directory
Lists updated 11/2/2025
JS8Call by KN4CRD is a weak signal digital mode for ham radio communications. One feature of this software is the ability to create JS8Call groups (often called @GROUPS). Anyone may create a js8call group simply by adding the group to their call activity pane.
At present, there is no official centralized directory for JS8Call groups. This is because one may create @GROUPS without any formal process. To fill the gap, I've created a listing of JS8Call groups that I'm aware of. If you'd like to add your group to the listing below, please contact me on QRZ.
Known JS8Call Groups
These are JS8Call groups with websites, or active members willing to share at least minimal information. If membership is listed in the notes section, you're encouraged to reach out to the group for additional details before adding it to your activity pane. Built-in JS8Call groups are not included (@HB, @ALLCALL, @APRSIS, etc). A few obvious groups are also not included (@POTA, @SOTA, etc).
| Group Name | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| @4SERC | 4 State Emergency Response Communications | Regional Emergency Response Communications. |
| @4SQRP | 4 State QRP |
Website
A welcoming QRP group known around the world. Anyone may join. |
| @AMRRON | American Redoubt Radio Operators Network |
Website
Emergency Response Communications group, membership based. |
| @BBHAMS | Bit by Bit Hams |
Website
To inspire interest and drive collaborative efforts among members, while connecting communities around the world. |
| @CARS, @W4CAR | Chesapeake Amateur Radio Service |
Website
Local radio club, membership based. |
| @COOP | Uniting locals to prepare, respond, and recover from disasters | A small group with lots of heart for the community. Sunday night net on 7.078 JS8Call, at 0100 zulu. |
| @CORAC | Corps of Renewal and Charity |
Website
Dedicated to defending faith, family and freedom, membership based. |
| @EARS | Emporia Amateur Radio Society |
Facebook Page
Since 1978, local club in Emporia, KS. |
| @GHOSTNET, @GNU*, @GN* | Decentralized emergency communications |
Website
Promoting a culture of off-grid communication sharing, bringing radio technology into everyday life. |
| @HERC | Heartland Emergency Response Communications | Emergency Response Communications group, open to all. |
| @JS8CHESS, @JS8GAMES | Turn-based games on the air |
Website
Also note that WA8WQU is an ambassador for these groups. |
| @MAGNET, @MRHUB | Mutal Assistance Group HF Net |
Website
Emergency Response Communications group, membership based. |
| @MB | Microbloggers Group |
Website
Systems using this group usually run a server that you can send commands to |
| @NTXNVIS | North Texas NVIS |
Website
Most members are located in north Texas, but the group is open to other operators. Focused on local NVIS operation. |
| @OGCTC | Off-Grid Communication Technology Collective |
Facebook Page
Started to help bridge the gap between preparedness comms technolgies and bring the focus to the problem and the solutions. JS8Call, Meshtastic, GMRS, DMR, and more. |
| @PRA | Parker Radio Association |
Website
Local club, training, and civil assistance. |
| @QCJS8NET | IA & IL Quad Cities Net | Quad Cities (Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island) Practice/Training net. Sunday 15:00 - 19:00 central, 40m. Open to operators from any area. |
| @SEEN | South East Emergency Network |
Website
Emergency Response Communications group, membership based. |
| @SITREP | Situation Report Net |
Website
"Neutral ground" information sharing group, for members of any, all, or no ERC group. Designed primarily for sharing situation reports. |
| @SKYWARN, @WX | Weather Spotters, and weather enthusiasts |
Website
|
| @TTP, @TTPSE | The Tech Prepper |
Website
Preparedness-focused group. |
| @VWS | Vienna Wireless Society |
Website
Club started in 1963, Vienna, VA. Open to all operators. Visit website for net listings, including the Weird and Wacky Digital Net (Monday at 9pm EST). |
| @XCOMM | Emergency Communications Games / Simulations | A light-hearted and fun approach to emcomm. Zombie simulations and more. |
| @ZOOM | Zoom videochat group for the Illinois Digital Traffic Net (IL-DTN) | A Zoom-based Videoconferencing chat group (Meeting ID: 829 1155 7625) started for the IL-DTN group. Zoom password available by contacting Carlos W9FE on QRZ. JS8Call group and Zoom are open to newcomers. |
Unknown Groups
These JS8Call groups have been seen on the air several times (>4 in my logs), but no additional information is currently available. If you have details about these groups, please contact me on QRZ.
| Group Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| @ARES, @ARESMCTN, @EWARES | Apparent ARES groups |
| @BRC | |
| @CCHMS | |
| @CHEERS, @SIPNET | Appear to be social groups, chat, ragchew |
| @FIELDSA | |
| @FLWLNET | |
| @PNET |
Note that JS8Call groups don't have owners, as they are simply @GROUP names type or pasted in the outgoing message area (or saved in the activity pane). Not all JS8call groups are public in the sense that everyone will be welcome by other users of that group, but no JS8Call group is truly private.