The following not was intended to be sent to ODV originally. I goofed and sent it only to Dick Mondro. Guess I need to turn my brain on. 73, Merry Christmas/Happy Hanukah, 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: Jim K8JE [mailto:K8JE@arrl.org] Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 3:59 PM To: 'Dick Mondro' Subject: RE: ARESCOM Ad-Hoc Committee I think that Dick and the rest of the ARESCOMM Committee have a good plan. Having the information readily available to the Board family could be extremely useful. Although I've not received any questions/comments/tirades regarding Winlink 2K quite recently, I think we would be well-advised to consider fine tuning the FAQ into the best form for posting on our web site and notifying members of its existence. I may be in the minority on the latter point, but I continue to believe the best member is an informed member. Once a member becomes adequately informed, he/she can help squash uninformed dissent at the local level. 73. 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: Dick Mondro [mailto:dmondro@wowway.com] Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 10:07 AM To: Andy Oppel; Art Goddard; Bernie Fuller; Bill Edgar; Bob Vallio; Bruce Frahm; Coy Day; Dave Sumner; David Woolweaver; Dennis Bodson; Dick Isley; Frank Butler; Frank Fallon; Greg Milnes; Henry L. Leggett; Howard Huntington; Jay Bellows; Jim Fenstermaker; Jim Haynie; Jim Weaver; Joel Harrison; Joyce Birmingham; Kay Craigie; Leslie Shattuck; Mike Raisbeck; Rev Morton; Rick Roderick; Sandy Donahue; Tom Frenaye; Twila Greenheck; Wade Walstrom; Walt Stinson Subject: ARESCOM Ad-Hoc Committee December 6, 2004 To: Directors ,Vice Directors & Officers, From: ARESCOM Ad-Hoc Committee The ARESCOM Ad Hoc Committee is concerned about the recent instances of mis-information that has been circulated, on various websites, with regard to Winlink 2000 and ARQ digital modes. Some of this mis- information is in response to recent Board Actions on the Bandwidth Proposal. As we get closer to the Annual January Board Meeting, we are confident that you would like to have accurate and factual information to make your decisions. We would like to put together a FAQ on any subject related to Winlink 2000 that will help you to make a more informed decision. To do this, we would like to hear from you if you feel you have any concerns that should be addressed in this manner. We will keep the document brief and to the point with appendixes or references to supporting documentation. This will give you an opportunity to get as much information that you feel you may need as well as sharing your concerns with the entire Board. Please send me your questions or concerns prior to December 13. We will make every attempt to get your concerns addressed by the end of the week. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to provide you with the information you desire. I would also ask Director Goddard to share this information with the recently elected officials in the Southwestern Division. Dick Mondro, W8FQT Chair ARESCOM Ad Hoc Committee Vice Director, ARRL Great Lakes Division w8fqt@arrl.org --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.806 / Virus Database: 548 - Release Date: 12/5/2004