why is that?
computers are no more susseptable to electrical storms then fridges,
furnaces, microwaves excetra....do you disconnect those as well?
If your electrical system gets hit by a lightening strike, your going to
have bigger problems then a burnt out lan card or PC power supply anyway.
73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lou Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 2:03 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [WXSpots] Plan for 1.0 Release!


> Actually, when there is severe weather around, the very last thing I want
> to do is start up my computer.  It is generally disconnected until the
> rough weather passes.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 11:36 AM 8/26/2007 -0400, you wrote:
> >Hi, all.
> >
> >Please give this a try if you are interested.
> >
> >The more people who sign on and use it, the better.
> >
> >For those of you on the blindhams list, it seems to work very well with
> >Jaws.
> >
> >73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, MI
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 10:10 AM
> >Subject: [WXSpots] Plan for 1.0 Release!
> >
> >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > So far, everything looks good with version 0.4.  There are only two
minor
> > > agenda items - allow a single quote on the setup form and change the
> > > messaging
> > > form font to a true type font.  Unless anything else comes to  light,
I
> > > plan
> > > on releasing version 1.0 before next Saturday.
> > >
> > > With that in mind, I'd REALLY appreciate it if you will get your
SkyWarn
> > > group members to try out the program this week while we are still  in
> > > BETA.  I
> > > know that we will still have some user testing after 1.0 is  released
(and
> > > as
> > > long as there isn't a severe weather event going on that's  fine), but
I'd
> > > like
> > > to see the testing phase die some after 1.0's release.
> > >
> > > Also, for this idea to take hold, we really need to get enough users
on
> > > the
> > > system for it to become useful.  Please start spreading the word now
in
> > > any
> > > way that you can.  A couple of ideas come to mind:
> > >
> > > - Tell the members of your local SkyWarn / Amateur Radio  group.
> > >
> > > - If you maintain a web page (or know someone who does), encourage
them
> > > to
> > > add a link to _http://www.wxspots.com_ (http://www.wxspots.com) .
> > >
> > > - Spread the word on any e-mail groups that you may be a part  of.
> > >
> > > - Spread the word to other weather enthusiasts.   Remember, you don't
have
> > > to
> > > be a ham to use WXSpots, and the additional eyes  will make this
service
> > > more
> > > valuable.  It might also wind up bringing a few  people into the
Amateur
> > > Radio hobby.  Weather clubs and weather station  users groups come to
> > > mind, and
> > > I'm sure there are many other  possibilities.  Think outside the box!
> > >
> > > - Post to forums such as QRZ with text along the lines  of:
> > >
> > > WXSpots, a new tool in the tool chest  for SkyWarn operations and
weather
> > > enthusiasts is now available!   WXSpots is a free, Internet based
system
> > > designed
> > > to quickly disseminate  observed reports of severe weather.
> > >
> > > WXSpots is not intended to replace Amateur  Radio.  By it's vary
nature of
> > > dependence on the Internet, WXSpots  can't provide data from a
severely
> > > affected
> > > area.  On the  other hand, WXSpots can quickly communicate data from
those
> > > observers just  outside it.  It also provides the means to help
monitor
> > > local
> > > severe weather as it unfolds with many more observers able to
communicate
> > > what
> > > they are seeing.
> > >
> > > WXSpots features include
> > >
> > > -  The ability to disseminate  observations quickly and efficiently
> > > anywhere.
> > > -  The  ability to add the eyes of SkyWarn enthusiasts who aren't
Amateur
> > > Radio  Operators.
> > > -  An automated, recorded record of recent  observations.
> > > - The ability to keep tabs on current observations without
necessarily
> > > being
> > > near a radio.
> > >
> > > To learn more, please visit _www.wxspots.com_ (http://www.wxspots.com)
,
> > > and
> > > be sure to  read through the FAQ page while you are there!
> > > ----
> > >
> > > Any other suggestions for spreading the word are welcome and
appreciated!
> > >
> > > 73, Scott
> > > N3FJP
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> >
> >
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