[Central-Electronics] Registry

Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:32:14 -0400

They aren't worth enough for someone to drive around the United States looking for them. It also would be a member of this list. I
doubt there is a serious security problem.
Bill Marx W2CQ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Russ WQ3X" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 6:10 PM
Subject: [Central-Electronics] Registry

> Hello fellow CE lovers -
>
> Most of the registries I have seen (for antique motorcycles) are anonymous
> for security reasons. With the present public listing, a thief could rent a
> van during Dayton week, drive around to everybody's home QTH, and really
> clean up on 200Vs. Or the estate sharks will be at your wife's door as soon
> as your call is listed as a Silent Key. (There are guys making a living at
> this.)
>
> To me the real reason for the registry is to look at serial number
> sequences, available features, change break-in points, etc. It might be nice
> to know if someone in your town or state has a similar rig also. Or if
> someone is willing to be a technical resource for the group. The need for an
> owner's name is not all that relevant in my opinion.
>
> On the Matchless motorcycle list, for example, if someone desires to contact
> a specific owner (whose identity is kept confidential), the list keeper
> (registrar) contacts the owner and has him/her contact the person with the
> query. When the model # / serial # info is initially solicited by the
> registrar, the owner has the option to remain anonymous. There are also
> columns in the registry specifying whether the owner is willing to help with
> technical info, photos, etc.
>
> I would be willing to be the keeper of a 100V list or help out Bill if he
> needs it, if there is a want for a combined list. I think the security issue
> should at least be kicked around a bit. (Flame suit on!)
>
> 73,
> Russ WQ3X
>
>
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