[Elecraft] Lists vs BB's vs Forums

[Thom R LaCosta]

On Thu, 16 Mar 2006, F and J wrote:

> As a newbee - I see a wealth of information about Elecraft products,
> on this "list".   Unless I'm missing something - this "list" isn't the
> easiest forum I've used.  It seems to be reliant on our personal
> email systems - with little more than an "email checker" for incoming
> posts.  Or am I missing something?

That's one benefit...it's email based...which means you can actually
store messages on your computer.
>
> There seems to be no way of posting anything, or easily responding
> to a previous post - short of sending that poster an email.  How "replies"
> get linked to previous posts isn't explained.

If you reply to the address of the list, elecraft at mailman.qth.net, then
every list member sees the post...which is how the bulk of information here is
shared.

> I suspect I'll get used to using it - but there are much more
> modern FORUMS BB's out there - which categorize posts,
> and all that.

Yes, and, just like rigs, there are folks who wouldn't use a forum based
venue for love or money.

I have a mailing list for drake gear, and a web based forum...and over the years 
found that some folks like the mailing list, others prefer the forum, but very 
few walk "both sides of the street".

I have a very little used forum online at www.zerobeat.net/qrp/phpBB2/
I'd be happy to add an area for Elecraft related posts, but I suspect it
will not be used.

You can find out a LOT of information from this list by visiting
http://www.ac6rm.net/mailarchive/html/elecraft-list/

It's searchable.

  >
> Elecraft makes a great product.

Yes...and in my experience the folks on this list are some of the most helpful 
you'll run across...and that's part of the Elecraft Magic.

73,Thom-k3hrn
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