E-Mail List Server FAQ

Here are answers to some common questions about the PeoriaARC List server.

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What is the PeoriaARC List Server?

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Who can use the List Server?

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How can I subscribe to the PeoriaARC List?

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How can I leave the PeoriaARC List?

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 How do I post a message to the PeoriaARC List?

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What is this password for?

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How can I change my subscription or administer my account?

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 My message bounced, what happened?

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How do I send Mail in Plain Text?

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 What information can I post?

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What if I still need help?

 

Q:

What is the PeoriaARC List Server?

A:

 A list server is like an E-Mail repeater. Members of the list can post messages to the list and the message is then sent to all list subscribers

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Who Can Use the List Server?

A:

The List Server is open to anyone who has interest in exchanging information about ham radio in the Peoria Area.

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How can I subscribe to the PeoriaARC List?

A:

To Subscribe, send an email to peoriaarc-request@mailman.qth.net and type the words

subscribe password

on one line in the body of the message.   Where password is the password you wish to use to administer your account.  Following approval you will receive a welcome message. 

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How can I leave the PeoriaARC List?

A:

To unsubscribe, send an email to peoriaarc-request@mailman.qth.net and type the words

unsubscribe password 

on one line in the body of the message.  Where password is your list password. 

You can also visit the list web site and unsubscribe online at
http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/peoriaarc

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What is this Password for.

A:

All list users receive a password.  The password is mailed monthly as a reminder by default.  The password is used to administer your reflector account and modify your options as a list participant.  

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How can I change my subscription or administer my reflector account?

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The New MAILMAN server that powers the reflector has a web interface that allows users to make changes, subscribe, unsubscribe, etc  These options can be viewed/changed at http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/peoriaarc. You may also use e-mail to change/view some options.  a list of commands available via e-mail can be obtained by sending an e-mail to peoriaarc-request@mailman.qth.net and specifying 

Help

In the body of the message. 

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How do I post a message to the PeoriaARC List?

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To post a message, simply address an E-Mail to PeoriaARC@mailman.qth.net and type your message as you would a normal E-Mail.  Please note that you must send messages in plain text (not HTML or Rich Text).  Also, you may NOT send attachments or files to the list server.

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My message bounced, what happened?

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Likely causes are either a) you did not type the correct address, or b) you sent an message in html or with an attachment.  Check your E-Mail program for information on how to send messages in plain text only.

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What information can I post?

A:

Anything related to ham radio.  Although this is not an amateur controlled medium, please keep the spirit of the list in mind when posting material. Information on space, propagation, contests, antennas, testing, club meetings or events, hamfests, ham items for sale, radios, modes, bands, storm spotting, civil defense or any thing else closely related to amateur radio is welcome.  Please avoid using the lists to flame, bash or degrade other people and refrain from bad language or other inappropriate conduct.   The list owner (the Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club) reserves the right to deny access to anyone failing to use this service appropriately.

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What if I still need help?

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Send an E-Mail to w9uvi@arrl.net and we will try to help.

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How do I send Mail in Plain Text?

A:

The following web site has a lot of information on how to configure various mail clients for plain text email...

Unfortunately, the large variation in email clients makes it difficult to describe all the possibilities.   Send an E-Mail to w9uvi@arrl.net and we will try to help.

 

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