ARESDB.AB2M.NET SITENEWS

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21 June 2008:

New feature: For those who live in more than one area (and are therefore registered with groups in more than one ARRL section), you can now register in other sections as your secondary and tertiary choices. (I live in Florida, how did I forget snowbirds?!). The choices are now listed by ARRL section and have the section name. Thanks to Ron, WD4AHZ for pointing it out.

Bug Fix: Administrators can now send email to everyone in their organization through an organization query.

I still have not implemented a callsign change mechanism yet. For the time being, if your callsign changes, email me.

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25 April, 2008:

I want to address a question that has come up regarding this database versus the ARRL's database.

Essentially, the major difference comes down to this: The ARRL database is for emergencies only, and will consist of only those ARES members who are willing to travel out of the area during an activation and that have been approved by their SM or designee -- at least, that's how I have heard it. This database, on the other hand, is open to all members of any Amateur Radio based group - ARES, RACES, ACS, and Skywarn primarily, although there's no reason why SATERN or other groups couldn't use it. Additionally, this database can be used for general membership management, emergency use, or both.
I encourage any Amateur emergency communications related group to make use of this database if they see fit. Suggestions and comments, as always, are welcome.

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30 August, 2007: Working on a way to change your callsign when you, well, change your callsign. :)