[HCRA] FW: Old PC needed for the IRLP node.

[Jim - KK1W]

We've got one member volunteering a PC - how about another one or two. It
won't hurt to have a spare in the closet, for when (not if) the next PC
takes a dumper!

Remember also, since HCRA is a non-profit your generous donation is also tax
deductible! Cool, eh?

Please let me take a moment of your time to remind everyone about your role
in the health and vitality of your club. Whether you choose to donate, bring
projects to Show & Tell, participate in public service activities, work in
contests, hunt down DX, plan meetings and trips - whatever - it is precisely
what make HCRA fun for everyone. It doesn't happen by sitting on the side
lines watching American Idol on TV, it actually requires some effort!

We have a lot of members willing to make that commitment but we can always
use more. Take a look at what you've done with your favorite hobby lately
and think about what else you could do or try. Work and effort, either
physical or mental, has been proven to benefit everyone's health so lets
keep at it and keep both ourselves and our club healthy at the same time.

OK, enough rambling on from my soapbox. Sunspots are out there - get on the
radio and work some DX!

'73...

Jim, KK1W

PS: Don't forget about Show & Tell this coming Friday! 

-----Original Message-----
From: Larry Krainson [mailto:computercare at comcast.net] 
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 8:53 AM
To: Jim - KK1W
Subject: Re: [HCRA] Old PC needed for the IRLP node.

I've got a 1300 Mhz machine that works fine. Free for the taking.



Larry Krainson
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim - KK1W" <kk1w at charter.net>
To: "'HCRA Email List'" <hcra at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 12:47 AM
Subject: [HCRA] Old PC needed for the IRLP node.


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> Hey folks,
>
>
>
> Once again our IRLP node is down due to computer failure. The last PC we 
> got
> from Larry held up well but it's finally given up, rolled over and is 
> doing
> a very good job of playing dead!
>
>
>
> So, do any of our local HCRA members have an old PC they could donate to 
> the
> cause? We don't need much really, anything 500 MHz of faster is fine. A 
> hard
> drive isn't necessary, neither is an operating system. Don't need a
> keyboard, mouse, monitor - none of that stuff. Is there anyone out there
> than can help us out?
>
>
>
> The HCRA IRLP node is a super way for folks to talk world wide via ham
> radio, even without sunspots. IRLP is truly radio too, unlike Winlink 
> there
> are no PC users, all conversations are radio to radio. Not sure what 
> exactly
> it is we're talking about? You can read all about it on our website at:
> http://www.hcra.org/irlp.htm.
>
>
>
> Our IRLP node is a simplex node located in South Hadley. Coverage area
> obviously isn't as good as if it were on a mountaintop but it covers
> Springfield, Holyoke and Northampton pretty well. Unlike some other IRLP
> nodes in the area it is open to everyone with a ham license that can 
> access
> it. Once we get it back up why not give it a try - it is pretty cool being
> able to use your handheld and talk around the world. John, Kx1x, has been
> (and still is) the guy that keeps the fires burning under the IRLP node.
> We're still on our first VHF radio (a Yaesu FT2400 I think), been through 
> a
> lot of PC's and even more hard drives but he keeps it plugging along. All 
> we
> need now is another old PC to get it back on the air again.
>
>
>
> Please respond to the list or directly to John at: mailto:kx1x at arrl.net.
>
>
>
> Thanks for your support and don't forget - Show & Tell is this coming
> Friday, March 5th. There's still plenty of time to get something ready for
> the show.
>
>
>
> '73 for now, see you Friday,
>
>
>
> Jim, KK1W
>
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