You are right "J"..all I need is a call sign to hack into your computer. Watch
out for the black helicopters when you type...they have special equipment that
can tell what you type by the sound the keys make. :-)
de Tim K0FL
j wrote:
> > Oh, it is standard practice to sign your call and or name, usually most
> > don't respond to a letter.
> > Frank KG9H
>
> thanks frank for responding, especially since my last post doesn't conform
> to the standard. :o)
>
> by way of intro., i've had my lic. for approx. 4 years (doesn't seem that
> long!!). as mentioned by frank, i signed my post w/the letter *j*. this is
> due to *j* being short for *jay* (alright, so i'm extremely lazy :o) !!).
>
> when i requested entrance into this fine group (at the recommendation of
> some of the members at the egroup's pegasus list) jim lowman (the list
> admin) warned me of the name/callsign preference of the group. let me
> assure you, that i am not trying to be obnoxious nor am i untrusting of
> anyone on this list by not giving out my full name &/or callsign. my
> problem has to do w/sending personal info. over the internet. again, it's
> nothing against anyone on this list.
>
> i have had a couple of friends remind me that my personal info. is already
> on the internet whether i put it there or not. i realize that. however, i
> feel that the less amount of times i send it thru. the internet, the better
> my chances are of not having my id stolen (an expensive thing to fix and a
> problem that is growing). again, i realize that none of you on the list
> would do such a thing, it's simply preventative against hackers.
>
> i have used the owning a car illustration to kind of convey my position.
> that is, i realize that cars are stolen on a daily basis. that does not
> mean that i will never own a vehicle. it does *not* mean that if i don't
> own it, they can't steal it. it *does* mean that i will do whatever i can
> to make it as difficult as possible for s.one to steal the car(s) that i
> own. so also w/my personal info.
>
> for those of you who might be wondering, i of course realize that my
> name/callsign go over the air w/every qso. however, a qso still seems less
> threatening than a permanent email trail even though non-hams listen in.
> which reminds me, i look forward to an on-air qso w/any of you once i decide
> which ten-tec to buy (narrowed it down to either the jupiter or pegasus,
> still would like at least 6m thrown in though).
>
> anyway, i realize my position is extremist for some (maybe even for most) of
> you. i ask that you at least give me a chance on this list. i respect and
> have learned a lot from those who have posted and hope to be able to learn
> more as time goes on.
>
> for those of you who are interested, i have enclosed the emails that jim
> lowman and i had when i requested entrance into the group (see below).
> maybe those messages will answer any questions that my message above did
> not. if, after reading this, you still have questions, let me know off-list
> and i will do my best to clarify what i can.
>
> thanks for taking the time to read this.
>
> 73s,
> j
>
> =======================
> past corresp. w/list owner
> =======================
>
> hi jim,
>
> thanks so much for the quick reply. as much as i am into computers, i don't
> like to give out personal info. over the internet. i guess being into
> computers i have seen (and still do see) too many security breaches. so,
> even though i do have a call sign, i don't like to give it out over the
> internet.
>
> your site was recommended to me by s.one on egroups at the ten tec pegasus
> group. i am looking at getting my 1st hf rig and want to learn more about
> the pegasus as well as other ten tec equip. judging by the name of your
> group (tentec-approval@contesting.com) as well, as the recommendation of
> your group by those at the egroup's site dedicated to ten-tec's peg, i am
> very interested in joining to learn more.
>
> as i stated above, although i have a call sign, i don't like to give it out
> over the internet. feel free to send me a list of rules/guidelines for
> participation at your site. if they are family oriented, then i would have
> no problems w/the rules. i would appreciate it if you consider letting me
> participate on a trial basis (as a result of not giving out my call sign)
> and if you feel any of my messages violate your rules i would have no
> problem w/you dropping me from participation.
>
> if you really need my call sign, and you promise not to make it available
> over the internet, send me your address and i could mail it to you. i am
> aware that my call sign is available thru the internet thru various call
> sign databases. however, i feel that the fewer times it gets tossed around,
> the better off i'll be.
>
> am i paranoid? probably! don't get me wrong, i don't have a problem w/you
> or any other ham knowing my call sign. it's when it goes over the internet,
> then it becomes open for anyone to see. that, along w/other info. can lead
> to stolen identities which is becoming more commonplace as a result of the
> internet. hope you understand.
>
> 73's
> j
>
> ps., if you want to take the time to check me out, i belong to the following
> groups at egroups.com. if you want to sign up to any of these groups, you
> can search the archives for messages sent by me. just be aware that i found
> that another "j" participates on at least one of the ham groups (don't
> remember which one since he seems to participate even less than i). the
> groups are: dogthink, ft-100, ft-847, ft-90, icom 706 (2 groups), tmv-7a,
> yaesu vx-5, ten tec's pegasus and linux newbies.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Lowman" <jmlowman@ix.netcom.com>
> To: "j" <justo@maplenet.net>
> Sent: Saturday, December 16, 2000 7:27 PM
> Subject: Re: have you heard anything about my acceptance to the group?
>
> > What is your callsign, please?
> >
> > 73 de Jim - AD6CW
> >
> >
> > > j wrote:
> > >
> > > hi,
> > >
> > > i have sent this request last month around the 18th of nov. since i
> haven't heard anything to date (12/15), i've re-sent my
> > > request again today.
> > >
> > > could you forward any info. on the policies of the listowner of the
> following group:
> > >
> > >
> > > When the list owner approves your request, you will be notified.
> > >
> > > If you have any questions about the policy of the list owner, please
> > > contact "tentec-approval@contesting.com ".
> > >
> > > thanks,
> > > j
>
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