Re: Cool Yahoo! radio group "ownership" up for grabs!

Position has been filled.


On Sat, 02 Jul 2005 10:54:00 -0500, Sparky Voltz
<sparky_unit_412@xxxxxxxxxxx> replied:

>Greetings,
>
>I may have posted an invitation of sorts to this group advertising the
>Yahoo! group "All-Band Radio Renegades and Outlaws". I have chosen to
>relinquish ownership of that group. The following message was posted
>to the group, and appears here, since many of those who joined did so
>from reading my original USENET post.
>
>---------------------------------
>
>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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