[KCDXC] newsletter

Wed, 20 Nov 2002 21:16:48 -0600

Mike,
Thank you...the instructions work on turning off  "Fast web view".
Tom k0zm

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Crabtree" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 8:16 PM
Subject: Re: [KCDXC] newsletter

> Larry & All,
>    Thanks, for the nice comments. I made the mistake of trying to make the
> newsletter better, with real color pictures and all. Old dull, print only,
> will open with acrobat early versions like 3 or 4.
>
> K0VBU was going to offer help on the simple change needed to make it work
> for all.Guess he got busy or something.  However, what's the use if only 8
> guys are getting the newsletter via the internet ??
>
> Bill learned that version 5.1 can be downloaded at
> http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/ When it is loaded go to the edit,
> then click preferences. Then click options and go to web browsers and
> unclick "Fast web view". and close.
>
> Then it will work perfect. It might even work on early versions. He didn't
> experiment with them.
>
> I am not a computer expert. So, if still have trouble, call VBU and he can
> walk you thru it.
>
> The Search and Pounce article is really worth reading for you contesters
who
> would like to find out what some real experienced operators do in big
> contesters. I encourage you all to read it.
>
> Even though some nice comments have come in tonight, my purpose was not to
> fish for compliments, but to try and help the club with financial woes. We
> could save $50-75 a month this way! And KB0U has a lot less work mailing,
> stamping, and going to PO.
>
> If 50 % of the club doesn't step up and ask for electronic versions only,
> it may be end. Remember, you can print from acrobat pdf form and it will
> look exactly like the printed version!
>
> Thanks, to those of you who care. AB0X
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "L. Wilson" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 6:04 PM
> Subject: Re: [KCDXC] newsletter
>
>
> Mike:  I have been an avid reader of the KCDXC Newsletter for years....and
I
> have enjoyed every one of them.  Even the ones that poke fun at
me....Having
> done a newsletter for another group, I know how hard it is to gather,
type,
> print and listen to the complaints.  I feel that you do an excellent job
and
> I wish to thank you for your efforts.  I, for one would like to receive
the
> newsletter via the internet....however, I have developed problems with
this
> issue.
>
> First, the laptop (Compaq) is my choice computer.  For some reason, when I
> go to read the newsletter, it will download it into Word 2000.  If someone
> can tell me how to change to Acrobat 5.0 I would be greatful.  The other
> computer (the one I am typing on now) is a G _ _ damn Gateway....down more
> than up.....today, when I tried reading the newsletter it did fine until I
> got to page three (the EI8...) article when Acrord32 illegal operation
error
> popped up and locked the computer.  I can go no further....any help here
is
> appreciated.  By the way, it downloaded it in Acrobat 4.0....anyway, those
> are my thoughts...either way you would like to do it is fine with
> me....again, I really appreciate your work.....73 Larry K0RWL
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike Crabtree
> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 4:55 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [KCDXC] newsletter
>
> KCDXC Members,
>
>    If we don't have more people than this participating in  the electronic
> newsletter, it's a waste of time. The whole purpose of doing this was to
> save money for the club! We spend lots of cash every month for printing
and
> postage.
>
> It is a pain to do all the extra work, literally hours of it, and show no
> benefit.
>
> Every single person who reads this email tonight can get the newsletter on
> line!
>
> This is typical KCDXC apathy. We all hear about how everyone wants to do
> something for the club. Well, step up to the plate, and send in your
request
> immediately.
>
> AB0X
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "rick" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 8:39 AM
> Subject: RE: [KCDXC] newsletter
>
>
> > If you have been getting a newsletter in the mail and don't want one,
> please
> > drop me a note here. The guys on the "no mail list " are
> > KI0KH, N0UF, AK0A , K0ZM,  N0TT, K0XM, KG0UA, and AB0X.
> > Thanks
> > Rick KB0U
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
> > Behalf Of Mike Crabtree
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2002 7:19 AM
> > To: kcdxc
> > Subject: [KCDXC] newsletter
> >
> > KCDXC members,
> >     The Nov. newsletter was posted on our web page several days ago.
Many
> of
> > you have already read it, but just wanted to make sure everyone knew it
> was
> > available.
> >
> > The newsletter is a very large file and K0VBU and I have discovered it
> takes
> > a new version of Acrobat to read it(5.0-5.1). If you have any trouble
> > reading the pdf file, contact  Bill for a small but easy correction to
the
> > reader. It shouldn't be a problem for most of you.
> >
> > Ask K0LW where his page is or better yet,  ask him for a boat ride.
> >
> > 73,   AB0X
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