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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Louis Kim Kline
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