Collins Collectors Association
Worldwide Regional Groups, Contact Details & Net Schedules
Collins Collectors Association (CCA) — North America & Worldwide Parent
The CCA is a not-for-profit corporation chartered in Texas, dedicated to promoting the care and use of Collins Amateur Radio equipment, preserving its history, and providing a technical information archive. Founded in February 1988 by Bill Wheeler K0DEW with 17 members, membership has grown to over 1,200 worldwide. The CCA is the parent and largest Collins collectors organisation globally.
Organisation Details
- Postal address: PO Box 963, St. Cloud, MN 56302, USA
- Website: collinsradio.org
- Reflector: [email protected]
- Email reflector post: [email protected]
- Facebook: Collins Collectors Association
- Webmaster: Scott Kerr KE1RR — [email protected]
Membership
- USA & Canada annual dues: USD $32.00
- International annual dues: USD $45.00
- Quarterly Signal Magazine by mail
- Numbered membership certificate (suitable for framing)
- Member-only Technical Bulletins archive
- CCA Awards programme eligibility
- Discounts at annual dinners & CCA Store
- CCA Reflector (also free to non-members)
CCA Net Schedule
Collins gear is not required on any CCA net — all are welcome.
| Net Name | Day / Frequency | Mode | Local Time | UTC | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 20-Metre SSB Net Flagship directed net |
14.263 MHz Every Sunday |
USB | 4:00 PM EDT 1:00 PM PDT |
2000 UTC | Directed. First hour Buy/Sell/Swap; then call-district check-ins east→west; ends with informal “After Net” rag chew. |
| Tuesday 75-Metre SSB Net Mid-States |
3.775 MHz Every Tuesday |
LSB | 8:00 PM CT | 0200 UTC (Wed) | Informal round-table. Open discussion, minimal structure. |
| Friday Mid-US 75-Metre SSB Net | 3.775 MHz Every Friday |
LSB | 8:00 PM CT | 0200 UTC (Sat) | Informal round-table. |
| Friday West Coast SSB Net | 3.895 MHz Every Friday |
LSB | 8:00 PM PT 10:00 PM CT |
0400 UTC (Sat) | Casual rag-chew, round-table. Pre-net ~30 min early. TinyChat video at tinychat.com/CCAwest. |
| 1st Wednesday AM Night Net Monthly — 1st Wednesday only |
3.880 MHz (most) 3.890 MHz (S. Central) |
AM | 7:00–8:00 PM (zone by zone) |
0000–0400 UTC (Thu) | Structured AM net rolling east to west. Each region checks in at its local evening time. |
1st Wednesday AM Net — Regional Times
| Region | Frequency | Local Start | UTC (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coast | 3.880 MHz | 7:00 PM EST / EDT | 0000 UTC (EST) / 2300 UTC (EDT) |
| North Central | 3.880 MHz | 7:00 PM CST / CDT | 0100 UTC (CST) / 0000 UTC (CDT) |
| South Central | 3.890 MHz | 6:30 PM CST / CDT | 0030 UTC (CST) / 2330 UTC (CDT) |
| Mountain | 3.880 MHz | 8:00 PM MT | 0300 UTC (MST) / 0200 UTC (MDT) |
| West Coast | 3.880 MHz | 8:00 PM PT | 0400 UTC (PST) / 0300 UTC (PDT) |
Note: The 10-Metre Sunday AM Net on 29.050 MHz at 12:00 Noon Central (1800 UTC) has been on hold since May 2012 due to erratic propagation, but may resume when conditions improve.
Net Managers & Controls
W6TMU — Jim
20-Metre Sunday Net Manager
Jim Hollabaugh
774 Wisteria Dr, Fremont, CA 94539
📞 510-651-6100
WA9VRH — Larry
1st Wednesday AM Net Manager
Larry J. Saletzki
11729 N Evans Mill Rd, Princeville, IL 61559
Email preferred
W6DQ — Dennis
West Coast Friday Net Manager
Dennis Kidder
1497 Marelen Dr, Fullerton, CA 92835
📞 562-858-2883 (cell)
CCA Member #AC12-12644
WB6RAW — Werner
West Coast TinyChat Co-ordinator
Werner Vavken
16200 Old Japanese Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95030
KF7TY — Tapio
West Coast Net Control
Tapio Jaakola
2580 Watson Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926
KB6OQJ — Wayne
West Coast Net Control
Wayne J. Heil
3116 Redondo Ct, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Volunteering: The CCA actively seeks Net Control Operators (NCOs) for all nets, particularly the 20-metre Sunday net. Contact any Net Manager above, or check in on a net and enquire on-air.
Collins Collectors Association Europe (CCAE) — France & European Chapter
The CCAE (Collins Collector Association Europe) is the European regional affiliate of the CCA. Bilingual in English and French, it links European Collins collectors and restorers, provides tips & tricks for restoration and operation, maintains a free classifieds section, and publishes an online QSO logbook. Membership is free. The CCAE has established sub-chapters in Italy and Spain.
Organisation Details
- Website: www.ccae.tm6cca.com
- Alt URL: www.ccae.info
- Email: [email protected]
- groups.io: [email protected]
- Facebook: CCAE on Facebook
Membership & Aims
- Annual dues: Free
- Linking European Collins equipment collectors
- Tips & tricks for restoration and operation
- Parts sourcing and troubleshooting guides
- Free classified advertisements
- Online QSO logbook (public)
- Custom logging software: CCAE_LOG, CCAE_WEB
- Special event call signs used in CCAE activities
CCAE Net Schedule
| Net | Day | Frequency | Mode | Local Time (Paris) | UTC (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCAE Saturday Morning Net | Every Saturday | 7.165 MHz ±QRM | SSB | 11:00 AM Paris local | 1000 UTC (CEST) / 0900 UTC (CET) |
| CCAE Thursday Evening Net | Every Thursday | 14.263 MHz and/or 7.165 MHz ±QRM | SSB | 9:00 PM Paris local | 2000 UTC (CEST) / 1900 UTC (CET) |
Frequency note: The CCAE Thursday net on 14.263 MHz coincides with the CCA Sunday 20-metre net frequency, occasionally facilitating transatlantic contacts between the two organisations.
CCAE Italy — Italian Chapter
CCAE Italy is the Italian national chapter of the Collins Collector Association Europe (CCAE). The chapter co-ordinates Italian-language resources, restoration discussions, and local activities for Italian Collins enthusiasts, including a dedicated Collins/Drake diploma award programme.
Organisation Details
- Website: www.ccaeitaly.com
- Diploma email: [email protected]
- Parent organisation: CCAE — www.ccae.tm6cca.com
- Membership: Free
- Italian-language content and community
- Participates in CCAE European nets (see section above)
Collins/Drake Diploma: CCAE Italy administers a joint Collins-Drake 10-radio diploma covering 1961–1981 equipment. Contact 10 participating stations, complete the form on the website, and submit to [email protected].
CCAE Spain — Spanish Chapter
CCAE Spain is the Spanish national chapter of the Collins Collector Association Europe (CCAE), providing a Spanish-language community hub for Collins collectors and restorers on the Iberian Peninsula. Members participate in the broader CCAE European net activities.
Organisation Details
- Website: www.ccaespain.com
- Parent organisation: CCAE — www.ccae.tm6cca.com
- Membership: Free
- Spanish-language resources and community
- Participates in CCAE European nets (see section above)
International Community Resources
Beyond the formal regional chapters, the worldwide Collins community is connected through several key online resources. Members in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South America, and other regions without a formal local chapter participate primarily through the CCA 20-metre Sunday net (14.263 MHz, 2000 UTC) and the global reflector. International membership to the CCA is open to all — foreign dues USD $45/year.
Global Online Reflectors & Groups
- CCA Reflector: [email protected] — open to all
Post to: [email protected] - CCAE Reflector: [email protected]
Bilingual EN/FR; moderator approval required - CCA Facebook: Collins Collectors Association
- CCAE Facebook: CCAE Europe
Affiliated & Partner Resources
- AACLA: arthurcollins.org — Arthur A Collins Legacy Assoc.
- AWA: antiquewireless.org — cross-discount with CCA
- Rockwell Collins Museum: rockwellcollinsmuseum.org
- WA3KEY Virtual Museum: wa3key.com/collins.html
- JE1ATW (Japan): Maintenance hints (Biglobe)
- r-390a.net — Definitive R-390A/URR community reference
Net Access for International / DX Members
| Net | Frequency | UTC Time | Notes for DX / Non-US Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCA Sunday 20m Net | 14.263 MHz USB | 2000 UTC (Sun) | Best DX access point. Check-ins from any country welcome. Use “Late Check-Ins” if your region is not specifically called. |
| CCAE Thursday Net | 14.263 / 7.165 MHz | ~2000 UTC (Thu) | Accessible from North American east coast and from parts of VK/ZL on 20m depending on the solar cycle. |
DX tip for VK/ZL members: The CCA Sunday net at 2000 UTC is Monday morning 0600–0800 AEST (depending on DST). On good propagation days 20m long-path to North America can be workable. The CCAE Thursday net at ~2000 UTC (Friday morning VK east coast) may offer better short-path European propagation windows. DX check-ins are encouraged — contact the net manager if you have difficulty being heard.
Quick Reference — All Nets at a Glance
| Day | Organisation | Frequency | Mode | UTC Time | Local Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | CCA — 20m SSB Net | 14.263 MHz | USB | 2000 UTC | 4:00 PM EDT / 1:00 PM PDT |
| Tuesday | CCA — 75m Mid-States SSB | 3.775 MHz | LSB | 0200 UTC (Wed) | 8:00 PM CT / 9:00 PM ET |
| Thursday | CCAE Europe — 20m/40m Net | 14.263 / 7.165 MHz | SSB | ~2000 UTC | 9:00 PM Paris (CEST) |
| Friday | CCA — 75m Mid-US SSB | 3.775 MHz | LSB | 0200 UTC (Sat) | 8:00 PM CT / 9:00 PM ET |
| Friday | CCA — West Coast SSB Net | 3.895 MHz | LSB | 0400 UTC (Sat) | 8:00 PM PT / 10:00 PM CT |
| Saturday | CCAE Europe — 40m Morning Net | 7.165 MHz | SSB | 1000 UTC (summer) 0900 UTC (winter) |
11:00 AM Paris local |
| 1st Wednesday (monthly) |
CCA — AM Night Net (regional) | 3.880 / 3.890 MHz | AM | 0000–0400 UTC (Thu) | 7:00–8:00 PM local, rolling east→west |
Compiled from public sources: collinsradio.org · ccae.tm6cca.com · ccaeitaly.com · ccaespain.com
Mike Peace VK6ADA · r-390a.net Administrator · March 2026
Net schedules and contact details subject to change — always verify on the respective organisation’s website before operating.