From k8dd at arrl.net  Thu Jul 29 18:01:21 2010
From: k8dd at arrl.net (hank k8dd)
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:01:21 -0400
Subject: [Standard] QSL.net could use some help.
Message-ID: <AANLkTi=hJgxb=NZkKaO0LVXZLfw+oTxa_7_ZZFGTcb-2@mail.gmail.com>

I realize that this mailing list does not get a whole lot of mail, but
consider a
donation.  Especially if you are a member of several other mailing lists on
QTH.net.

Since Scott KA9FOX has taken over from K3TKJ the speed, reliability and
overall operation of the mailing lists and web sites on qth.net and qsl.net
has been incredibly faster and better.  This is a totally Ham supported
service.

On the other hand if you have no desire to donate, or if you don't think it
is necessary, or if you think it's a bunch of crap ------
Don't read any farther and delete this email.

In any event, please do not respond to this email - I don't want to start a
long thread on the good or bad points of the service.

73 and thanks,
Hank    K8DD

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Dear QSL.net users,

We hope you are enjoying the services we provide, such as free Web Hosting,
Email Forwarding, Mailing Lists and DX Log Search.

In January 2009, K3TKJ retired from offering these services, and turned
offer these systems to KA9FOX and K5TR.  Since then, a number
of improvements have been made:

1)  All services migrated to fast, new servers.

2)  Servers now located in a state-of-the-art Data Center, with multiple
high-bandwidth Internet connections.

3)  A powerful Self-help System was created, to allow our users to:
 ** Request Password Reset.
 ** Change Password to something easier to remember.
 ** Change E-Mail Forwarding address.
 ** Enable or Disable Web Hosting Account.
 ** Enable or Disable E-Mail Forwarding Service.
 ** Donation tracking (beta) -- will allow you to see your donations.
 To use the Self-Help System, go to http://www.qsl.net and click "Login"

4)  A Support Ticket System was created, to allow users to open a ticket
for assistance with any of our services.  A BIG thank you to Michael AA9ZT
and Tom KC9ECI for their help with answering support tickets! To submit a
ticket for assistance, go to http://www.qsl.net and click "Contact Us".

We have received many positive comments on how fast web pages are being
served and how reliable our services have been.  The new Self-Help system
is also making it possible for users to manage their services with ease,
and has been very well received.  Thank you for your positive feedback!

For over 14 years, QSL.net has been dedicated to the sole purpose of
furthering the abilities and interests of the Amateur Radio Community, with
free Internet services for hams.  QSL.net now needs to ask you for
something in return.  Your financial support.

In addition to the data center bandwidth & hardware costs, we have hundreds
of hours of time involved in answering support tickets (over 6,000 tickets
since Jan 2009), programming and maintaining the Self-Help and Ticket
systems, as well as the day-to-day administrative tasks of keeping all
systems GO.

QSL.net exists solely on your donations!

Would you be willing to put something in our "Tip Jar" to say "Thank you"
and to show your support?

If so, see our Donation page at http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Donations can be sent via PayPal, Credit Card, Check or Money Order, and
would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Thank you for your support and 73!

Scott KA9FOX
George K5TR

