[Qcwa] QCWA Journal on the Web

[N0UF]

> I converted newsletters into .pdf format for a few years. 2 pages each
week.
The journal typically runs 55 to 60 pages.

>If the Journal is in a common file format, it can
> probably be done with only a few keystrokes or mouse clicks.
I don't know what software is used to create it.  I checked one source on
the web and the software to convert MS Word into PDF is $100.00.  The Adobe
package to create PDF's is over $600.00.

> If one needs to  scan it from the printed copy, it adds the
> scanning and importation steps.
Scanning it would be an all day job and doesn't give very good copy, lot of
bleed through from the back of the page.

> It saves printing and mailing costs.
Yes, but requires more work from someone (maybe several people) to
distribute information that will be available in a  matter of weeks if not
days.

> A separate e-mail address list would be needed for distribution.
Another task that would require someone's time.

> Some e-mail services do not allow large attachments. It might therefore be
> necessary to publish an issue in several files to accommodate members who
> use those services (usually the free ones).
More people to break the file into bit sized chunks and a maintain a second
e-mail list for those that need the smaller pieces.

With all the spam filters out there, I'm not sure e-mailing it would work
very well.

I'm not saying it couldn't be done, but I don't have the time to do it.

I've found other webmaster for one of the sites I had and will be dropping
about 1/2 of the work I do for the ARRL Incoming Zero QSL Bureau by the end
of the summer. If I can get rid of two more web sites maybe I can get back
on the air, (don't worry Croft, QCWA isn't one that I'm looking to dump).

73,
Bob N0UF
http://www.bobsweb.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "L M" <n2rq at optonline.net>
To: "Discussion of QCWA" <qcwa at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Qcwa] QCWA Journal on the Web


> Bob,
>
> I converted newsletters into .pdf format for a few years. 2 pages each
week.
> It is not very difficult. If the Journal is in a common file format, it
can
> probably be done with only a few keystrokes or mouse clicks. If one needs
to
> scan it from the printed copy, it adds the scanning and importation steps.
>
> A number of organizations I am familiar with including my local radio club
> and ARES group distribute monthly newsletters and bulletins and the
> membership roster in .pdf format as an email attachment. Members are
> encouraged to subscribe for the service. It saves printing and mailing
> costs. Those who cannot or choose not to get the .pdf file, still get the
> printed versions. An incentive offered by the club is earlier receipt than
> the printed copy.
>
> A separate e-mail address list would be needed for distribution.
> Some e-mail services do not allow large attachments. It might therefore be
> necessary to publish an issue in several files to accommodate members who
> use those services (usually the free ones).
>
> Maybe this would be an alternative to posting on the website.
>
> 73
> Lew
> N2RQ
> n2rq at arrl.net
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "N0UF" <n0uf at kc.rr.com>
> To: "QCWA Reflector" <qcwa at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2004 4:38 PM
> Subject: [Qcwa] QCWA Journal on the Web
>
>
> > This was discussed at the Dallas Convention.
> >
> > There are several areas of concern.
> >
> > 1. At 90 to 100K per page, it would take about five Meg of disk space
for
> > each Journal. No one was really sure how many issues should be keep
> on-line
> >
> > 3. No one knew the amount of work involved to convert the Journal to
Adobe
> > format. I don't think this is a big deal but I really don't know.
> >
> > Good idea Norm, just isn't feasible the present time.
> >
>
>
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