Leaving a Net
’Don’t leave without permission or informing NCS.
lExample reasons
•Location closing
•You need a break and have no relief
•You are turning the location over to another operator
•The net has closed and secured
Potential reasons for leaving a net include:
1.      The location is closing. If NCS has given you directions to secure (close the location), simply identify with your FCC issued call, the location tactical call and the word "SECURED" or "CLOSED". The NCS will tell you if anything else is needed.
If you are closing the location on orders of the served agency, you will identify wth your FCC issued call, location tactical call and the phrase "location CLOSED per (name of person -- served agency identification)."
2.      You need a break and there is no relief operator. Tell NCS that "I will be away from the radio for (number of minutes)" and end with "Tactical ID, (your call)."
3.      You have turned the location over to another operator. You will normally need to tell NCS that you are leaving. However if there are specific instructions from NCS then follow those instructions.
4.      Net closed and secured, implicitly releasing all remaining stations. In some events, NCS will excuse each station for logistical paperwork, but in other cases, it's more efficient to release everyone.