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- RF-Net (tm)
- Official Information and "How to Join" Document
- Updated: 01/09/92
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-
- RF-Net (tm) Network System Administration:
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- Bob Shuck, KB4ZSS
- The Capitol Connection BBS
- DATA: (703) 280-5490
-
- Jim Rhodes, KF4GL
- The Computer Forum BBS
- DATA: (804) 471-3360
-
- Introduction
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-
- The RF-Net(tm) Network has been formed to provide a medium
- for BBS systems to transfer electronic messages and files
- for the edification and use of Amateur Radio operators,
- Shortwave Listeners, and individuals with related interests
-
- RF-Net (tm)currently utilizes PCRelay and Fido Technology
- networking software.
-
- Purpose
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- The RF-Net(tm) Network is a publicly accessible tool for
- communicating messages, opinions and ideas over great
- distances. Each message released through the RF-Net(tm)
- network has the potential to convey its information to
- thousands of people in a relatively short period of time.
- Because the RF-Net(tm) network utilizes inexpensive PC
- hardware and software resources and standard telephone
- lines, it is easily accessible to a large number of
- enthusiasts.
-
- Goals
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-
- Our goals are simple: Try to help others to understand what
- Ham Radio and Shortwave Listening is all about and how they
- too can join in on this fun and exciting hobby. These
- conferences are *NOT* just for licensed Hams any and all
- users are welcome.
-
- History
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-
- RF-Net(tm) was formed October 5, 1991 by Bob Shuck, KB4ZSS
- and Jim Rhodes, KF4GL, as a medium for exchanging information
- and files of interest to Amateur Radio Operators and
- Shortwave Listening enthusiasts.
-
- By popular demand, RF-Net(tm) has started expanding and
- searching for HUB's and NODE's world wide.
-
- Requirements
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- Common sense is basically all that is required. Each HUB
- will be responsible for his users and each relaying NODE
- and their users.
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- A conference "host" will be assigned to each conference that
- has experience in the topic of the conference. Policing of
- the conferences is expected to be kept to a minimum. Each
- user is expected to exercise common sense, be courteous to
- others, and keep messages posted to the topic of the
- conference. Any user that disrupts a conference in the
- network may be reprimanded as seen fit by the NODE SysOp
- that they are communicating through or the National HUB
- SysOp. It is expected that each individual on the network
- behave in a proper and courteous manner and will settle any
- disputes in a kind and forgiving fashion.
-
- System Administration:
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- The RF-Net(tm) conferences are provided "AS IS" with no
- claims regarding its usefulness or functionality.
-
- Each SysOp is responsible for the messages entered through
- their node. Each user on the network is solely responsible
- for the content of the messages that they enter.
-
- The RF-Net(tm) Network, Network Administrators, and National
- Network HUB SysOp will not be liable for any misuse,
- damage, or illegal activity initiated by any user or SysOp
- on the RF-Net(tm) Network.
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- You, the user, accept full responsibility and liability for
- any problems or damages associated with the use of the
- network.
-
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- All HUB and NODE SysOps are encouraged to work out all
- situations or disagreements originating on their nodes.
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- Situations that cannot be handled by affected NODEs or HUBs
- shall be referred to me, Jim Rhodes in the RF-Net
- Administration conference.
-
-
- Conferences:
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- Conf Name Description
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- 1 ADMIN Network Admin
- 2 HAM General Ham Radio Topics
- 3 PACKET Packet Radio Topics
- 4 HF HF Band Topics
- 5 VHF/UHF UHF & VHF Topics
- 6 SAT Satellite & Space Topics
- 7 SWL Short Wave Listening
- 8 TRADE Trading Post Buy/Trade/Sell
- 9 EMCOMM Emergency Communications Topics
- 10 HOMEBREW Home Brew Projects & Kit Building
- 11 ESTO Educational Satellite Tracking Organization
- 12 ATV Amateur Television
- 13 SCANNER Scanner Listening
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- To propose new conferences contact Jim Rhodes, RF-Net(tm) NETHUB
- SysOp, in the RF-Net Administration conference.
-
- How To Join
- ___________
-
- Complete the application form RFAPP.DOC and upload it to
- The Computer Forum BBS (804) 471-3360 or mail it to:
- Jim Rhodes, 985 Penhook Court, Virginia Beach, Virginia
- 23464.
-
- There are NO FEES of any kind at this time. We do not
- anticipate any fees in the near future and every effort will
- be made to keep from having to charge any kind of fee
- for the acceptance as a node on RF-Net(tm).
-
- Any reimbursement of long distance charges to HUB operators
- is a matter strictly between the HUB and NODE SysOps.
-
- By joining the RF-Net(tm) network you agree to follow the
- rules and guidelines set forth in this document and in the
- file CONFRULE.DOC.