Dave, Excellent work! To carry the release a bit further, I assume it is fair game to quote or to forward to others who are interested in this issue. I've had two inquiries (actually, one inquiry and one blast!) on this issue so far. I expect more. Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division ARRL; http://www.arrl.org/ 5065 Bethany Rd., Mason, OH 45040 Tel.: 513-459-0142; E-mail: k8je@arrl.org ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio Is! MEMBERS: The reason ARRL Is! -----Original Message----- From: Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ [mailto:dsumner@arrl.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 5:48 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:11858] White Paper on American Samoa Apologies to officers and directors, who were sent the attachment a few minutes ago and for whom this is a duplication. The discussion of the matter began on OD over the weekend, but it is appropriate to share the attachment with Vice Directors. Last Friday a news release was sent out by organizers of a DXpedition to Swain's Island, American Samoa, KH8SI. The release included false statements that require a rebuttal. The attached White Paper is that rebuttal. 73, Dave Sumner, K1ZZ <<American Samoa.doc>>