Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-28 Thread Steve Jones
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aOHF6vjDT8mEiCTd-U6jHA On Tue, Jan 28, 2020, 9:24 PM wrote: > link? > > *From:* Steve Jones > *Sent:* Tuesday, January 28, 2020 7:40 PM > *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-28 Thread chuck
link? From: Steve Jones Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 7:40 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 Alpha wireless is putting on a cbrs webinar and cambium will be there, hopefully the Q is similar to the cambium even, it's worth signing

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-28 Thread Steve Jones
Alpha wireless is putting on a cbrs webinar and cambium will be there, hopefully the Q is similar to the cambium even, it's worth signing up for it On Mon, Jan 27, 2020, 7:34 PM Mark Radabaugh wrote: > With the underlying license. > > There is something weird there though - a few WinnForum

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Mark Radabaugh
With the underlying license. There is something weird there though - a few WinnForum presentations have the GPWZ’s expiring by 2023. I’m guessing that is when the last of the licenses that have GWPZ’s expire even though there are NN licenses that last longer. I’m guessing none of those

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Sean Heskett
Mark, Do the GPWZ areas expire on April 17th 2020 also? Or they expire whenever the grandfathered NN license expires? -sean On Mon, Jan 27, 2020 at 5:01 PM Mark Radabaugh wrote: > > > > On Jan 27, 2020, at 2:20 PM, Adam Moffett wrote: > > > > <> > > > > In theory you could argue that a

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Mark Radabaugh
> On Jan 27, 2020, at 2:20 PM, Adam Moffett wrote: > > <> > > In theory you could argue that a grandfathered NN license protects you from > interference from a CBRS operator, but a person better make sure they don't > have any of those "bodies in the trunk" if they try to call the FCC for

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Ken Hohhof
27, 2020 1:20 PM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 In CBRS you'll get higher EIRP, you'll no longer have the +2dbm Tx limit on mobile devices, and you'll have access to 3x the spectrum. Overall you'd much rather operate under the CBRS rules The main

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread chuck
Hmmm, seems like there used to be a trade show about this time of year that did exactly that. From: Steve Jones Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 12:24 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 Cambium matt... This is why we need more

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Steve Jones
her bizarre feature of how the FCC has handled this. A >> license acquired or renewed in 2018 expires in 2020, but one acquired in >> 2015 runs the full 10 years to 2025? That's just random. How can they not >> grant extensions if some licenses still have 5 years to run?

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Adam Moffett
> > -Original Message- > From: AF mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com>> On Behalf Of David Coudron > Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 10:35 AM > To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group mailto:af@af.afmug.com>> > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Sp

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Steve Jones
10 years to 2025? That's just random. How can they not >> grant extensions if some licenses still have 5 years to run? >> > >> > >> > -Original Message- >> > From: AF On Behalf Of David Coudron >> > Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 10:35 AM &

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Jason McKemie
un? > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: AF On Behalf Of David Coudron > > Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 10:35 AM > > To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 > > > > Yes, that is our

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Adam Moffett
> -Original Message- > From: AF mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com>> On Behalf Of David Coudron > Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 10:35 AM > To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group mailto:af@af.afmug.com>> > Subject

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Steve Jones
m Microwave Users Group >> > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 >> > >> > Yes, that is our understanding. >> > >> > David Coudron >> > david.coud...@advantenon.com | Mobile: 612-991-7474 >> > >> > Advan

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Adam Moffett
malFarm Microwave Users Group mailto:af@af.afmug.com>> > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 > > Yes, that is our understanding. > > David Coudron > david.coud...@advantenon.com <mailto:david.coud...@advantenon.com> |  Mob

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread David Coudron
Lane N, Suite 315, Plymouth, MN 55447  |  www.advantenon.com  |  Phone: 800-704-4720  |  Local: 612-454-1545  -Original Message- From: AF On Behalf Of Adam Moffett Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 1:20 PM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 In CBRS

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Adam Moffett
oudron > Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 10:35 AM > To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group mailto:af@af.afmug.com>> > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 > > Yes, that is our understanding. > > David Coudron > david.coud...

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Steve Jones
can they not > grant extensions if some licenses still have 5 years to run? > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: AF On Behalf Of David Coudron > > Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 10:35 AM > > To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > > Subj

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Adam Moffett
ars to run? -Original Message- From: AF On Behalf Of David Coudron Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 10:35 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 Yes, that is our understanding. David Coudron david.coud...@advantenon.com | Mobile: 612-991-7474

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Eric Nielsen
As it stands now, the FCC hasn't made a decision regarding the waiver for extending NN licenses past April 17, 2020. Some think that since they haven't made the decision yet, that could mean they won't grant the waiver. Historically speaking, most blanket waivers have a low grant percentage. I

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread David Coudron
-704-4720  |  Local: 612-454-1545  -Original Message- From: AF On Behalf Of Ken Hohhof Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 10:52 AM To: 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 Apparently there was a window of time where new or renewed licenses

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Ken Hohhof
Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 Yes, that is our understanding. David Coudron david.coud...@advantenon.com | Mobile: 612-991-7474 Advantenon, Inc. i...@advantenon.com | 3500 Vicksburg Lane N, Suite 315, Plymouth, MN 55447 | www.advantenon.com | Phone: 800

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Steve Jones
> From: AF On Behalf Of Seth Mattinen > Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 10:33 AM > To: af@af.afmug.com > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 > > On 1/27/20 7:20 AM, Mark Radabaugh wrote: > > yep, and a self fulfilling failure on the part of the FCC.The FC

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread David Coudron
Message- From: AF On Behalf Of Seth Mattinen Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 10:33 AM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 On 1/27/20 7:20 AM, Mark Radabaugh wrote: > yep, and a self fulfilling failure on the part of the FCC.    The FCC >

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Seth Mattinen
On 1/27/20 7:20 AM, Mark Radabaugh wrote: yep, and a self fulfilling failure on the part of the FCC.    The FCC looked at the registered CPE and decided that WISP’s were not using the band without ever considering how badly they fubared the entire registration process. You WISP’s don’t need

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Steve Jones
f Of *dave via AF > *Sent:* Monday, January 27, 2020 8:47 AM > *To:* af@af.afmug.com > *Cc:* dave > *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 > > I guess it would make sense for those who are wanting to have something > inside the metro areas or places with dense

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Mark Radabaugh
PTCHA to prove you could type accurately. > > > From: AF mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com>> On Behalf > Of dave via AF > Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 8:47 AM > To: af@af.afmug.com <mailto:af@af.afmug.com> > Cc: dave mailto:dmilho...@wletc.com>> > Subject: Re: [

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread Ken Hohhof
this was not like Part 101 where they are actually approving your path, frequencies, EIRP, etc. It was more like a CAPTCHA to prove you could type accurately. From: AF On Behalf Of dave via AF Sent: Monday, January 27, 2020 8:47 AM To: af@af.afmug.com Cc: dave Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-27 Thread dave via AF
I guess it would make sense for those who are wanting to have something inside the metro areas or places with dense population otherwise yes this is a great opportunity for those who are in the rural areas. I have both so I am wanting at least 1 pal to secure our future here. I dont have too

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-26 Thread Ken Hohhof
The post about using CBRS as the control channel with 5 GHz LAA was somewhat disturbing. All your spectrum are belong to us. From: AF On Behalf Of Mark Radabaugh Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2020 7:29 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-26 Thread Mark Radabaugh
10 years of idle time without getting a return on your investment, while the GAA user use the spectrum for free. Not a winning investment, though there is a lot of stupid money out there. Mark > On Jan 25, 2020, at 9:30 PM, Steve Jones wrote: > > So 10 years of idle time means you cannot

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-26 Thread Gino A. Villarini
ers Group Date: Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 6:03 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 that would be the racket, be a sales guy for an equipment vendor, sell the crap out of cbrs gear to overlapping competitors to get them good and

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-25 Thread Steve Jones
So 10 years of idle time means you cannot renew. It's definitely an investors game On Sat, Jan 25, 2020, 12:02 PM Mark Radabaugh wrote: > In the interest of getting the ACTUAL rules into this discussion instead > of just speculation, this is what the FCC rules are on term and renewal >

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-25 Thread Mark Radabaugh
In the interest of getting the ACTUAL rules into this discussion instead of just speculation, this is what the FCC rules are on term and renewal requirements: (3) License term: Each PAL has a ten-year license term. Licensees must file a renewal application in accordance with the provisions

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-24 Thread Seth Mattinen
On 1/24/20 3:07 PM, Steve Jones wrote: You have to actually have gear up, it's not like n license where you just register. It's got to be live and transmitting, and it's verified every 4 minutes Right, someone gets the PALs, does nothing so it's usable as GAA, then at some point later start

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-24 Thread Steve Jones
You have to actually have gear up, it's not like n license where you just register. It's got to be live and transmitting, and it's verified every 4 minutes On Fri, Jan 24, 2020, 3:27 PM Seth Mattinen wrote: > On 1/24/20 12:55, Jason McKemie wrote: > > Maybe this doesn't work the same way, but

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-24 Thread Mathew Howard
Exactly. I was under the impression that there weren't minimum service requirements for the CBRS PALs, and if that is the case, then there's really no incentive to deploy gear they're not going to use. But an investor could just pick up the PALs and sit on them until the GAA spectrum is all full,

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-24 Thread Seth Mattinen
On 1/24/20 12:55, Jason McKemie wrote: Maybe this doesn't work the same way, but I've seen big companies deploy equipment on a band just to hold onto it.  There were minimum service requirements in those situations, but I'm enough of a cynic that I could see a big company deploying some

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-24 Thread Jason McKemie
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Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-24 Thread Mathew Howard
s://twitter.com/mdwestix> >> The Brothers WISP <http://www.thebrotherswisp.com/> >> <https://www.facebook.com/thebrotherswisp> >> >> >> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSdfxQv7SpoRQYNyLwntZg> >> -- >> *From: *"Adam Moffe

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-24 Thread Jason McKemie
t; > <https://www.facebook.com/thebrotherswisp> > > > <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSdfxQv7SpoRQYNyLwntZg> > ------------------ > *From: *"Adam Moffett" > *To: *af@af.afmug.com > *Sent: *Thursday, January 23, 2020 2:39:30 PM > *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-24 Thread Mike Hammett
y, January 23, 2020 2:39:30 PM Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 There have already been cases where a speculator pays people to install equipment just so they can demonstrate that they're using it while they find a buyer. They paid for much more expensive equipment than a

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-24 Thread Mike Hammett
Kemie" To: "AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group" Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2020 12:33:03 PM Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 Is there not going to be a requirement that the companies that buy the spectrum actually utilize it? If not, that's dumb. On Thu

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-23 Thread Steve Jones
that would be the racket, be a sales guy for an equipment vendor, sell the crap out of cbrs gear to overlapping competitors to get them good and stuck. then turn up your PAL and offer to lease it to them so they dont lose customers On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 3:35 PM Mathew Howard wrote: > I don't

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-23 Thread Mark Radabaugh
I will have to go look at the final rules to see what happened, I forget exactly. The original proposal required a new auction every three years. O’Rielly hated that and managed to get his way with 10 year terms and wanted substantial service requirements. WISPA pushed back hard on what

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-23 Thread Mathew Howard
I don't see why you would even need to install equipment to squat on the spectrum. What's to stop you from buying the PAL and sitting on it until there's enough congestion in GAA that somebody wants it? it doesn't matter if somebody is already using it as GAA... once you turn on your stuff using

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-23 Thread Steve Jones
I would hope there is something prohibiting an operator from using the WISP/Small operator credit to bid on 4 PAL, then turn around and lease it all to a cellco On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 2:40 PM Adam Moffett wrote: > There have already been cases where a speculator pays people to install >

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-23 Thread Steve Jones
If there were more spectrum, that would make sense. but I watch the communications in the industry. people planning around having massive channel size available in a market saturated with free CAF funds and overbuilds. Im afraid for some of these guys, dumping massive amounts of debt into their

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-23 Thread Adam Moffett
There have already been cases where a speculator pays people to install equipment just so they can demonstrate that they're using it while they find a buyer.  They paid for much more expensive equipment than a 3.5ghz AP. Maybe someone squats all the PAL's in a market until Select Spectrum

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-23 Thread Mark Radabaugh
If you buy it but don’t operate in it then the spectrum stays as GAA which anyone can use. I don’t see it as being a good speculative investment play given that it returns to GAA unless you are actually using it. In a metro area it might make sense from an investment perspective but in a

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-23 Thread Jason McKemie
Leave it to the FCC to screw it up for the little guys. On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 12:42 PM Steve Jones wrote: > You can lease it out, so I doubt it > > On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 12:33 PM Jason McKemie < > j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com> wrote: > >> Is there not going to be a requirement that the

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-23 Thread Steve Jones
You can lease it out, so I doubt it On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 12:33 PM Jason McKemie < j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com> wrote: > Is there not going to be a requirement that the companies that buy the > spectrum actually utilize it? If not, that's dumb. > > On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 11:08 AM Steve

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-23 Thread Jason McKemie
Is there not going to be a requirement that the companies that buy the spectrum actually utilize it? If not, that's dumb. On Thu, Jan 23, 2020 at 11:08 AM Steve Jones wrote: > Investors are who will be taking the spectrum. HUGE opportunity. > Commscope is putting together a guidance > I know

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-23 Thread Steve Jones
Investors are who will be taking the spectrum. HUGE opportunity. Commscope is putting together a guidance I know we will get the credits toward the auction, but I simply dont see us being able to outbid investors. unless your in cook county On Wed, Jan 22, 2020 at 8:51 PM Jaime Solorza wrote:

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-22 Thread Jaime Solorza
Friend of mine still has some ESMR licenses he leases that he got before Nextel sold out to Sprint. Great residual income. On Wed, Jan 22, 2020, 1:36 PM Cameron Crum wrote: > My opinion, any spectrum you own is valuable and will only increase in > value. It's like beachfront property, they

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-22 Thread Cameron Crum
My opinion, any spectrum you own is valuable and will only increase in value. It's like beachfront property, they ain't making any more of it and communication demands aren't getting any smaller. On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 9:44 AM Mathew Howard wrote: > I imagine it depends a lot on the

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-18 Thread Mathew Howard
I imagine it depends a lot on the location... I can't see it having much value in some areas. On Sat, Jan 18, 2020 at 6:41 AM wrote: > How much do you think it is worth to win some of this spectrum? There are > some that are trying to form consortiums. > -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-18 Thread Ken Hohhof
Then you’d have to rent a warehouse for your spectrum. From: AF On Behalf Of ch...@wbmfg.com Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 8:20 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 Investor From: Gino A. Villarini Sent: Saturday, January

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-18 Thread chuck
Investor From: Gino A. Villarini Sent: Saturday, January 18, 2020 7:01 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105 Interesting question, >From an operator POV or from an investor POV? Gino Villarini Founder/President @gvillarin

Re: [AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-18 Thread Gino A. Villarini
be.com/channel/UCr2Q9WBrAYVm3Fn970Jd6VA> www.aeronetpr.com<http://www.aeronetpr.com> | Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, PR 00968 From: AF on behalf of Chuck McCown Reply-To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 8:41 AM To: "af@af.afmug.com&quo

[AFMUG] FCC 3.5 GHz Spectrum Auction 105

2020-01-18 Thread chuck
How much do you think it is worth to win some of this spectrum? There are some that are trying to form consortiums. -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com