[FADCA] FADCA and HSMM: Important please read ASAP!

[Chuck Hast]

Rob,
At this time we live out in Kalama, WA, but I am still interested in
what is going on  back at the old homestead. Never know when we
may move back, and at the same time I have been planning on the
purchase of a Raspberry PI, to use to set up a FPAC switch here
in Kalama, and link it back to the FPAC network in Florida. I am
also interested in doing HSMM work out here and of course doing
links back to the old stomping grounds. So I would of course be
very interested in following what is going on, I also do some work
with Free Space Optical, and believe that holds some interesting
potential, the problem back in FL was getting more interest in that
spectrum for communications, more people do not think about the
use of the IR and visible spectrum for communications, but it can
most certainly be put to use as part of a HSMM network for short
haul jumps from a few meters to easily a couple of KM, and if you
select the right wave length, you can go even more distant.

So that is where I am both location wise and interest. If I can be
of any help, please say so.



On Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 10:28 AM, Robert Pease <ks4ec at att.net> wrote:

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> This is not a random spam email, I received your email address from Bud
> Thompson N0IA as he thought you might be interested in joining us.
>
> Below is a copy of an email I sent to my HSMM group,
>
> Please let me know if you are interested in joining or continuing to be
> involved in some capacity.
>
> If so, also let me know what FADCA section you are in and your involvement
> level.
>
> Please read on below
>
> Thanks - Rob KS4EC
> ------------------------------>>>
>
> First let me say that I am sending this to a large group Bcc: to hide any
> email addresses that might not want to be shared.
>
> A couple of weeks ago I heard about an organization called FADCA <
> https://us-mg204.mail.yahoo.com/neo/www.fadca.org> , the Florida Amateur
> Digital Communications Association.  They were formed many years ago to
> coordinate Packet frequencies and networks around the state.  They have
> since dwindled away to just a few members.
>
> It is a shame because I think packet still has a place in EmComm for text
> messages. I also think HSMM and many other digital modes need statewide
> support to grow.
>
> Please visit their website at www.fadca.org <http://www.fadca.org/>  for
> more information on this great organization.
>
> During the meeting I was informed that they are considering disbanding. I
> asked them for a couple of weeks to get together a plan to save the
> organization and rework their mission to include Packet, HSMM, and all
> things digital in Florida. They have agreed, I need to get a plan together
> ASAP.
>
> I am willing to coordinate this effort but need help.
>
> I need to know if any of you are willing the help out and be on the board,
> and I need a list of all interested parties in any of the 8 regions as laid
> out on their web page at www.fadca.org <http://www.fadca.org/>
>
> I need to try to find at least one person for each of the 8 regions.
>
> If you just want to be involved but not a director let me know that also.
>
> If you all can get back to me ASAP with names, calls, locations, and
> interest level, I will compile a list and start putting the plan together
> for submission.
> Please indicate if you want your email to be on the public list.
>
> Time is of the essence as we need to have a new board in place and file
> the corporation paperwork by May 1st.
>
> Thanks, and please reply to me directly at KS4EC at att.net with any
> comments.
>
> Rob Pease KS4EC
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