Re: Looking for new "owner" of the previously announced Yahoo! Group

Congratulations, you made the right decision for the right reasons.

Dan/W4NTI

"Sparky Voltz" <sparky_unit_412@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi gang,
>
> Below you will find my reasons for "bowing out" of being the so-called
> owner of the Yahoo! group entitled "All-Band Radio Renegades and
> Outlaws". I'm sure some of you will feel the necessity to comment on
> my decision, and try and psychoanalyze me for coming to that decision,
> which is fine. If you're so inclined, fire away. OT, I welcome your
> comments, as you proved yourself to be a gentleman.
>
> "Dr. Ace", your blather will forever be sent directly to my
> "bit-bucket" or, as I guess the current USENET nomenclature is now,
> "plonked" because of your absolutely sickening, perverted, offensive,
> and poorly thought out ramblings. I was, however, highly flattered
> that you would spend so much time in changing my sig into something so
> awful it exposed your true personality perfectly clearly. Now, I want
> you to keep thinking about me, night and day. Constantly. Think,
> "Sparky, Sparky, Sparky"... I want to be forever etched on your puny
> little mind. That said, may God bless you and allow you to repent and
> become a productive and decent human being. I know you have the
> potential. You've just not used it. At least not here on USENET. At
> your dinner table, I imagine you're a rather decent, friendly member
> of the rest of that group you're with. With that, adios, pervert.
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Below is my original message. I should have done two things
> differently; one, I am going to send this version as a "Special
> Notice", since it is of a significant nature in regards to our
> group, and some of our members have selected to receive special
> notices only. Also, I should mention that I will NEVER cease my 11
> meter and/or CB operation. Too bad if that ticks anyone off, I
> couldn't care less. As a kid, that pair of walkie talkies I got for
> Christmas left permanent impressions in my brain which will remain
> there until it ceases functioning. :) Like all those heterodynes,
> those southern accents and "handles", the fun of reaching "all the
> way" to my best friend's house 2 blocks away. I love CB, always
> have and always will. And, as I stated below, I love my CW. So
> there ya go.
>
> And, if anyone loses sleep over the fact that I prefer to remain
> anonymous by using the handle "Sparky", that's your problem. The
> Internet is full of kooks, nuts, fruitcakes, hackers, stalkers, and
> other Neanderthals who take immense delight in seeking one's
> location and identity only to harass, annoy, and/or otherwise make a
> complete nuisance of themselves. Should anyone care to use their real
> name, their ham callsign, give their mailing address and telephone
> number over the Internet, that's your business. Personally, I think
> it is terribly foolish and highly dangerous. But that's just my
> opinion. Deal with it.
>
> I am ceasing transmissions on our group's 3, 6, and 13 MHz
> frequencies immediately. However, 13.555 MHz is allocated by the
> FCC as a Part 15 frequency and can be used without a license. Part
> 15 has fairly strict rules regarding power output and antenna
> limitations. I understand that frequency can be used by any mode of
> communication. So... I may set up a LEGAL part 15 station of some
> sort, either CW or SSB, if they are permitted, and attempt operation
> at some date and time, probably when band conditions are better.
> Like in 5 or 6 years. :) Otherwise, I shall remain a listener-
> only, as stated below.
>
> Original message follows:
>
>
> This group has grown beyond my wildest imagination. I really never
> expected more than a dozen or so members. However, it seems to be
> constantly growing, which proves to me that there is interest in
> this sort of radio operation and activity.
>
> Believe it or not, I have come to the conclusion that I am no longer
> going to operate on the three HF frequencies we've chosen for our
> group. The main reason for my change of heart is that I've realized
> that operating on those frequencies could possibly interfere with
> our U.S. Military communications. In these seriously dangerous
> times I simply cannot -- and will not -- put our military personnel
> in any type of danger or risk. Therefore, I will no longer be
> transmitting on those frequencies. Secondly, I worked darned hard
> for my Amateur Radio license, and should I receive the deserved
> consequences for such illegal radio transmissions, I would most
> likely lose my Amateur Radio privileges. Frankly, it just ain't
> worth it. I love my CW way too much. :)
>
> Therefore, I am resigning as "owner" of this group and handing over
> the reigns to someone else. I am, and will always be, a shortwave
> listener who is interested in LISTENING TO the unusual, including
> pirate broadcasters, "freeband" 2-way radio operations throughout
> the HF spectrum, and other unordinary and clandestine types of radio
> operations. I intend on remaining a member of this group, sometimes
> participating by writing posts and making comments, etc. However, I
> will no longer promote or endorse illegal radio activity on my own
> behalf.
>
> If anyone is interested in becoming the "owner" of this group,
> please email me. I suppose the most fair way of determining who I
> assign that title will be based on the date the person joined. Sort
> of a "first come, first served" concept. And should there be a tie,
> well... I'll toss a coin. One person can be "owner" and the other
> can be assigned "moderator" status by the new "owner", if that
> person so desires.
>
> Should I not hear from anyone by Friday July 8, I will simply close
> the group down for good. It's been fun, friends, and I've enjoyed
> the banter that's been going on here. I hate to see it end. So,
> it's up to y'all.
>
> I'll await your request to become the proud, new owner of ABRRAO's.
> Thank each and every one of you for your joining up, your
> participation, and your opinions. I do look forward to the
> continuation of the group.
>
> It's been real...
>
> 73 -- ~Sparky~
> -------------------------
> Often imitated -- NEVER duplicated!
>
> Sparky - AM/FM/SSB/CW from somewhere in the Midwest U.S.A.:
>
> KALL-2671 - CB Radio;
> Unit 412/RF412/CO3026 - Freeband 26-28MHz;
> W9*** - Amateur Radio;
> WQRM313 - GMRS;
> M/V Mysterious Traveller - Marine;
> plus FRS, MURS...
>
> ...got frequencies? ;)


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