Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] AM LOGBOOK TO CLOSE

[Chernos Saul <sauldx@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Lee, you have put tremendous work into the AM logbook, and it's a directory I use often. But I can understand when a labour of love turns into, well, labour. The band certainly isn't what it used to be, and I there certainly are many worthwhile things to do with the brief blip of time most of us get on this planet. I do hope that you will in some way keep in touch with those of us who persist at the dials, and you'll always be welcomed back into the active ranks.

May I make one suggestion. The volunteers who put together the paper NRC AM log also have done a marvelous job. I've used these year after year as I have also logged onto Lee's site on a regular basis.

I would gladly pay for some kind of combined effort. Lee, I know you want to step down. But is there a way to pass this on rather than ending it? Could it perhaps be a joint IRCA-NRC effort? I like the NRC log because it's handy at the radio table, and I can write notes in it. I like Lee's online log because it's perpetually up to date. The two combined are really indispensable for the serious DXer of North American AM radio.

I realize these things cost money. Perhaps a higher discounted rate to members of both clubs, a slightly lesser discount to members of one of the clubs, and of course a higher annual fee for non-members of any of the two clubs. I will join/rejoin both clubs and also contribute to a subscription.

The paper log could still be printed every summer/fall - the timing is perfect. I'd be happy to volunteer my time to oversee Canadian data for both of the combined entities - say as Canadian logbook/directory editor.

Anyhow, hate to see a very good piece of work come to an end.

Saul Chernos
Burnt River ON



Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2013 07:54:22 -0700
From: amlogbook@xxxxxxxxx
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CC: am@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [NRC-AM] AM LOGBOOK TO CLOSE


 

It
is with deep regret that I announce the closing of the AMLOGBOOK.  I
no longer have the time nor the desire to spend the countless hours
of updating and keeping track of AM Radio stations. I have not DX'ed
in three years and do not see any Dxing in my immediate future. 


	Noise
levels have gotten to the point where Dxing for me is a  waste of
time, not to mention the lack of anything worth listening to on this
forgotten radio band.

	It's been
a pleasure to provide station information for radio hobbyists since
1995, and I am glad I was able to provide it as a FREE service to
DX'ers. But time marches on. 


	I will
leave the AMLOGBOOK site posted for the next several
months. I will then be canceling my domain and email. 


Thank you
for all your support over the years.

All
the best.			
Lee J Freshwater
Ocala, FL


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