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- HELP on using the ARRL's Automated Information Server (info@arrl.org)
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- INFO is a service of ARRL HQ. To use it, mail messages to:
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- info@arrl.org
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- Each line of the message should contain a single command as shown
- below. You may place as many commands in a message as you want.
- Each file you request will be sent to you in a separate message.
- Only ASCII text files are supported at present.
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- Note to users with FTP capability: All of these files are also
- available by anonymous ftp to oak.oakland.edu in the
- pub/hamradio/arrl/infoserver area. Retrieve the file
- index.txt in the /league subdirectory for a complete listing of
- available files by directory (with descriptions).
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- QST Files note: Binary files mentioned in QST that accompany
- articles are *NOT* available via the server. This is an email
- service only and cannot send binary files. HOWEVER, these files
- are available from the FTP site mentioned above. Look for them
- in the pub/hamradio/arrl/qst-binaries directory.
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- Valid INFO email commands:
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- help Sends this help file
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- index Sends an index of the files available from INFO
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- reply <address> Sends the response to the specified address. Put this
- at the BEGINNING of your message if your From: address
- is not a valid Internet address.
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- send <FILENAME> Sends "FILENAME" example: send PROSPECT.TXT
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- quit Terminates the transaction (use this if you have
- a signature or other text at the end of the message.)
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- Note: your message will *not* be read by a human! Do not include any
- requests or questions except by way of the above commands. Retrieve
- the "USERS.TXT" file for a list of email addresses of ARRL HQ staff.
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- DO *NOT* USE YOUR MAILER'S "REPLY" FUNCTION TO SEND YOUR NEXT REQUEST!
- This message is from info-serv@arrl.org. Generate a new message
- addressed to info@arrl.org instead. We set it up this way to
- prevent failed mail from looping endlessly, annoying system
- administrators. Mail sent back to info-serv@arrl.org ends up in
- the bit bucket.
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- Your From: field or Reply-to: field in your header should contain a valid
- Internet address, including full domain name. If your From: field
- does not contain a valid Internet address, the answer will not reach
- you. However, we have recently added a reply function as a server
- command. If needed, the REPLY command should be the first command in
- your message.
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- syntax:
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- reply mailaddr
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- Where mailaddr is a valid Internet mail address (either user@domain
- or bang address accepted.) An invalid address generates an error.
- A wrong address results in non-delivery of your response.
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- The address given in the reply command is the address to which all
- subsequent requests in the message will be sent.
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- If an error message is generated, it will be sent to the last reply
- address given.
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- If anyone needs some help with the server, or has ascii information
- files that they would like to archive on our server, additional
- information or updates for any of our files, or suggestions for
- improvements, please contact me here at ARRL Headquarters via email or
- telephone (203) 666-1541.
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- 73 de ARRL HQ, Michael Tracy, KC1SX, mtracy@arrl.org
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- Sample of files available from INFO: (There are lots more!)
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- FILENAME SIZE DESCRIPTION
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- #Note - If you are not yet an Amateur Radio operator retrieve the
- #file prospect (send prospect) for information on how to easily get
- #started in this fun hobby.
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- PROSPECT.TXT 2k How to get your Amateur Radio license
- EXAMS.TXT 52k Current exam schedule info - updated bi-weekly
- EXAMINFO.TXT 9k Examinations - what to bring - requirements
- USERS.TXT 6k List of HQ Email addresses
- ARRLCAT.TXT 39k Catalog of ARRL Publications - commercial content
- JOIN.TXT 2k How become an ARRL member
- SERVICES.TXT 5k A condensed list of ARRL membership services
- TOUR.TXT 28k An electronic tour of ARRL Headquarters
- DIR.HQ 5k Visiting ARRL HQ - diretions and tour information
- HFBANDS 7k Breakdown of users of HF spectrum
- Q-SIGS 1k ARRL list of Amateur Radio Q-signals
- W1AW.SKD 2k W1AW schedule of transmissions and operation
- PRODREV1.TXT 12k Which rig is best? Part 1 - QST Lab Notes
- PRODREV2.TXT 22k Which rig is best? Part 2 - QST Lab Notes
- !LIST.TXT 6k QST Bibliographies List
- RFIGEN.TXT 37k How to solve an EMI/RFI problem - QST Lab Notes
- RFISOURC.TXT 13k Where to buy filters - EMI-proof telephones etc.
- ADDRESS.TXT 16k Lots and lots of ham/electonic company addresses
- KITS.TXT 6k List of companies that sell kits
- BBS.TXT 12k List of ham-radio land-line bulletin boards
- FAQ1.TXT 25k Introduction to the FAQ and Amateur Radio
- FAQ2.TXT 45k Amateur Radio Orgs, Services and Info Sources
- FAQ3.TXT 32k Amateur Radio Advanced and Technical Questions
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- Enjoy this ARRL service. Please direct comments or suggestions (or flames)
- #to mtracy@arrl.org. 73 from ARRL HQ, Michael Tracy, KC1SX
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