[COham] Submission Content

Tue, 2 Dec 2003 12:30:11 -0700

Pat et al,

I don't think there's any problem with it not getting a lot of use lately.
I've been on this reflector for a number of years now - sometimes there is
some usage, and sometimes it's very little - but it's always good to know
that it's there. It does come in handy for a variety of purposes; I've used
it before to advertise the PPRAA Swapfest, although I haven't recently but
probably should!

Specifically:

Regarding a Swap List - I think this would be a great use of the reflector.
I think I've listened to the CRA weekly swap net once maybe, circa 1996. I
don't even remember when it is (maybe Sunday mornings at about 9 or
10:00????). Seems the reflector would make for great augmentation of the
net, and would actually have a wider, albeit casual, audience. It's actually
somewhat simpler than the net, since the email reader can glance at the item
described, and make a quick keep/delete decision.

WANTED: Does anybody have a mobile public address amplifier they're looking
to part with? I think Radio Shock used to carry one a while back, before
their move to cell phones and R/C toys exclusively!

Regarding Emergency notifications - I agree with you when it comes to true
"emergencies" but on the other hand, if someone is looking for additional
help with public service events and such, it might be a good idea to try
this reflector in addition to ARESCO. But that falls under the heading of
"Spreading the word on upcoming events" so I guess it's a moot point.

So, in a nutshell, I'm suggesting we use this statewide-targeted reflector a
little more, even though it's not a matter of "use it or lose it."

There's my 2c worth...

73

Dennis     NOABC

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Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 11:48 AM
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Subject: [COham] Submission Content

As long as it is not illegal, immoral or fattening (and there may be
some latitude on the latter ;-) then what ever *you* would like to use
the reflector for.

wooooow makes a good point tho. no posting mean no spam - Hi Steve!
Sorry I couldn't answer on the 76 machine over Thanksgiving. Due to the
influenza, I still have a good voice for CW.

At this point no one is giving us any flack so I may just be showing a
bit of paranoia but I thought it would give everyone time to think about
it while there is no urgency.

If I may, let me add a few thoughts.

Swap list:  Since the CRA does such a good job with their weekly swap
net, my guess is that the niche is probably filled.

Emergency notification:  I'm of the opinion that this would not be a
good place to post such information. Use as a backup, rather than a
primary distribution point, should work quite well. I believe that most
people will check E-mail when it is convenient rather than when
something bad is going down. Once again, just my opinion.

Spread the word on up-coming events: Sounds like a perfect use

Weather bulletins: Once again (like emergency information) as a backup
sounds great, as primary distribution I think would be a bit shaky.

* * * Different subject: * * *
For anyone that has not heard about it (and hasn't spent all of the
Christmas money yet) Yaesu has - such a deal - going on their FT-897s

HRO Catalogue price $1049.95. Current in-store price $894.
Yaesu mail in rebate $200 (until December 31, 2003) which makes the
radio $694!

Then iffin you are REALLY interested, HRO has a package deal going with
the ATAS-120 antenna (regularly $349.95) and a 4.5 AH internal battery
for the 897 (regularly $119.95) for a package (this is Radio, antenna
and battery) of $1099 minus the $200 rebate or $899.

I talked with John at HRO yesterday and he anticipates a week to week
and one half ship date (funniest thing, they are sold out of the radios
and are waiting the next shipment - and yes, mine will be in the next
shipment).

One thing to keep in mind about the FT-897, it is the KING of
accessories. If you get everything, you will spend at least as much on
accessories as you do on the radio. But then again, it is not that
unique on the subject.

C Ya
  Pat

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