Jerry, I’m a member of several shortwave related .io groups and have experience with that format. Moving to and keeping the R-390 group on .io has two significant problems I’ve observed with the functioning of those groups which can and need to be addressed if this group moves,
1.) .io interface is only seen as easy to use by those who have suffered through the learning curve. Yes, it’s easier the learning curve one suffered with MS-DOS, but not by much. Very clearly written instructions for setting up your account making adjustments need to be easy accessed by potentially new and current group members. Please do not assume that any one person can successfully write the needed clear directions. Several persons need to be involved and after completion, the instructions need to be “proofed” by in-person monitoring of several persons new-to-.io, following the instructions as notes for corrections / revisions are noted. 2.) Next, I’ve observed many roadblocks to a successful contribution process which are self-inflicted by the person who has initially set up the group. Absolute mayhem resulting in mass frustration in many cases. As easy process allowing contributions by Paypal and mailed checks is a must. I am willing to contribute. Bill W5WHB +++++++++++++++ Bill Blodgett Arlington, Texas > On Jun 18, 2026, at 7:35 PM, Eric Boyle via R-390 <[email protected]> > wrote: > > I’m in, I’m on several of the groups.io groups and they work really well. I > don’t participate here much because of the clunkiness of the site. > Eric Boyle, > K0ELB > >> On Jun 18, 2026, at 7:00 PM, Renee K6FSB via R-390 <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> works for me, I am already on other lists using Groups.io >> we have been known to take donations to a paypal person who pays the bill, >> most of the time like $5...some folks do more >> Renée, K6fsb >> >> >>>> On 6/18/26 4:56 PM, Dan Osborne via R-390 wrote: >>> Works for me - >>> >>>> On 6/18/2026 6:34 PM, JOS K1JOS via R-390 wrote: >>>> There has been a proposal to move our mailing list to Groups.io due to >>>> inconsistent mail/digest deliveries. Groups.io has a very user friendly >>>> interface, will send you email updates or digests plus it has a robust >>>> searchable archive of messages and files. The hosting fee is ~ $250/year. >>>> If we can establish a minimum interest among the current 500+ >>>> [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> members we can move >>>> forward. >>>> >>>> >>>> All comments, suggestions, criticisms, etc are welcome. >>>> >>>> >>>> Those who have already responded under the previous 'TEST' subject header >>>> need not reply again. >>>> >>>> >>>> Link to Groups.io : https://groups.io/ >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks to all ! >>>> >>>> >>>> Jerry NY2KW (K1JOS) R-390 mail list administrator >>>> >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> R-390 mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390 >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:[email protected] >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> >>> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> R-390 mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390 >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ > R-390 mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390 > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ R-390 mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/r-390 Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
