Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Les Rayburn
- *From:* Les Rayburn *To:* Mike Sanburn ; "a...@nrcdxas.org" ; "irca@hard-core-dx.com" *Sent:* Thursday, March 13, 2014 3:39 PM *Subject:* Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA Honestly, I need to terminate my participation i

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Karl Zuk
dx.com" Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 3:39 PM Subject: Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA Honestly, I need to terminate my participation in the discussion at this point. My perception is that a few hard-liners on the BoD on one or both clubs are the ones stan

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Mike Sanburn
Have a good day Les, thanks for your theories. Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:39:33 -0500 From: l...@highnoonfilm.com To: mikesanb...@hotmail.com; a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA Honestly, I nee

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Les Rayburn
Honestly, I need to terminate my participation in the discussion at this point. My perception is that a few hard-liners on the BoD on one or both clubs are the ones standing in the way of what is common sense to many members. We're up to about twenty e-mails on the topic so far, and still no on

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Mike Sanburn
.com > Subject: Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA > > I was honestly not aware that the IRCA focused on the West Coast, and > the NRC focused on the East Coast. Again, this may have been more > obvious at some point in the club's histories, but it'

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Les Rayburn
I was honestly not aware that the IRCA focused on the West Coast, and the NRC focused on the East Coast. Again, this may have been more obvious at some point in the club's histories, but it's hardly the case today. The growth of the Internet for communications have all but removed any trace of

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Mike Sanburn
-0400 > From: jim.renf...@gmail.com > To: irca@hard-core-dx.com > CC: a...@nrcdxas.org > Subject: Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA > > I wonder what the actual membership overlap is between the two clubs? > > Jim Renfrew, Clarendon NY >

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread James Renfrew
belong to both clubs concurrently. Subscription rate for > SDXM is only $10 worldwide for a year. That's a great > bargain. As I say, both are terrific clubs with a rich > history. In the corporate world we've seen many mergers in > recent decades and usually they lead to higher prices

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Mike Sanburn
ting up a third major BCB club tomorrow, I'd likely support their cause. ms Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:06:03 -0500 From: l...@highnoonfilm.com To: mikesanb...@hotmail.com; a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com Subject: Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Russ Edmunds
ia Grid FN20id On Thu, 3/13/14, Les Rayburn wrote: Subject: Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA To: "Mike Sanburn" , "a...@nrcdxas.org" , "irca@hard-core-dx.com" Date: Thursday, March 13,

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Russ Edmunds
the time to do columns or to publish even an e-zine. At that point it becomes a matter of efficiency and survival. Russ Edmunds 15 mi NNW of Philadelphia Grid FN20id On Thu, 3/13/14, John Sampson wrote: Subject: Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications &

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Russ Edmunds
ICF2010 w/whip On Thu, 3/13/14, John Sampson wrote: Subject: Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA To: l...@highnoonfilm.com, "Mailing list for the International Radio Club of America" Date: Thursday, March 13, 2014, 1:51 PM I was a ve

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Mike Sanburn
Subject: Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA > > I was a very active DXer when the NRC/IRCA split occurred, knew quite a few > of the people on both sides quite well and, in general, (50 years is a long > time ago) remember the reasons for the split. The spl

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Les Rayburn
ar 2014 12:14:54 -0500 > From: l...@highnoonfilm.com > To: a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA > > Discussions over the past few days regarding the demise of print media > in niche hobby markets, along with dec

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread John Sampson
I was a very active DXer when the NRC/IRCA split occurred, knew quite a few of the people on both sides quite well and, in general, (50 years is a long time ago) remember the reasons for the split. The split, itself, was extremely acrimonious and has caused many hard feelings on both sides for

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Mike Sanburn
Mar 2014 12:14:54 -0500 > From: l...@highnoonfilm.com > To: a...@nrcdxas.org; irca@hard-core-dx.com > Subject: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA > > Discussions over the past few days regarding the demise of print media > in niche hobby markets, along with decisions to go

Re: [IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Sudipta Ghose
Hi All! Really interesting post. Relevant widely. Am posting this on couple of Asian FB Group of Radio Enthusiasts. With kind regards, Vy 73 Sudipta Ghose/ VU3TKG On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 10:44 PM, Les Rayburn wrote: > Discussions over the past few days regarding the demise of print media in > n

[IRCA] CQ Communications & The idea of merging NRC/IRCA

2014-03-13 Thread Les Rayburn
Discussions over the past few days regarding the demise of print media in niche hobby markets, along with decisions to go "all digital" by organizations like the WTFDA, have also rekindled interest in the idea that it is long past time for the National Radio Club and the International Radio Club