[Lowfer] Future of LWCA (Short)

[Les Rayburn]

I have responded to John Davis off list, but will summarize my
response here:

1. I was not aware that the LWCA functioned only as a publication now. Since
it is in fact, just a magazine, then my comments about it's structure, role
in shaping the future of the spectrum, etc. clearly are not relevant.

My only remaining criticism of how the publisher is handling the magazine is
that I do think it should be made clear, in the form of a disclaimer that
there is no "club", but rather only a magazine.

My own membership lapsed from 1987 until 1999, and I was totally
unaware of the change.

2. I do find some benefit in having a central publication devoted to
LF...however, I think (fear) that many experimenters will choose to
publish their articles elsewhere esp. in regards to 1750 meter
experimentation.

I will continue my subscription to the Lowdown, at least for the
time being, and urge other lowfers to do the same.

3. I will also follow through on my three commitments to the
magazine:

a. Continue to help keep it's web site updated.
b. Offer to volunteer to head up it's awards program, if it should
decide to go forward with one.
c. Allow the video documentary to be included in a CD-ROM
collection of back issues. I think the issue of a collection
of reprints is very important, as it represents the real "treasure"
of the LWCA.

Thanks to John Davis for clearing all this up.

73,




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