[Lowfer] The Never Ending Saga that is the Beacon Listings

[John Davis]

>
>Just completed updating the LWCA and Noise Floor web sites. Thanks to all
the
>operators who used the "EZ Beacon Update Form" to submit their changes.
>

I'll add my endorsement and thanks to all operators who help keep the lists
updated!  Haven't seen any messages at this end (LWCA) from the Noise Floor
update form in a few months, though.  Also, I notice some recent
part15@lwca.org e-mail messages about changes that still aren't reflected in
the online lists.  Perhaps Les and I need to doublecheck to make sure the
coordination is working as it should.  On the other topic:

>Also, I'd like to suggest to John and the group that we strongly reconsider
the
>way that beacons are listed in the Lowdown and on the web for this coming
>season.
>
>Personally, I'd like to see a notice posted here and also in the Lowdown in
>July
>that requires all beacon operators to contact either John or myself to list
>their
>status before August 30th.
>
>If an operator fails to respond, we simply don't list their beacon until we
>hear from them.
>


I basically agree with this, and for the same reasons Les stated.  It's time
again for a "sunset" list.  The only thing I would propose different is that
we set a mid-September deadline rather than August 30, as many beacon
operators traditionally don't even begin their planning until Labor Day.

Further thoughts, anyone?

John