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

Thank you, Dan. Although we may not always see "eye to eye" regarding
certain subjects, I have nonetheless always respected your take on
things, and your straightforward method of expressing yourself, both
on the air, and off. I look forward to continuing our conversations.

73 -- ~Sparky~

P.S. Does this mean you wanna become the new owner?! <grin>


On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 21:35:48 GMT, "Dan/W4NTI"
<w4nti@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Congratulations, you made the right decision for the right reasons.
>
>Dan/W4NTI
>
>"Sparky Voltz" <sparky_unit_412@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>news:rdbdc1dsbnmee2e9gl7llb5rsvmec49t1h@xxxxxxxxxx
>> 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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