If the 'other' list is the part-15 list. I think you will see the private lists drop down to the core part-15 members. Michael was talking about having one general list open to everyone and you will probably see more people there. But for the experienced operators (the people that answer the questions) they won't want to wade through all the other stuff on the lists. I for one do not plan on joining another general wireless list as I don't have the time. I have stayed active on the Mikrotik list because I use it a lot and feel that if I can help someone else out I'm paying for the help I've received on the list.
There has already been the announcement of at least 2 new mikrotik lists in preparation of the part-15 lists going private. I would assume the other specialty lists are probably doing the same, although I don't know as the only list I still follow from part-15 is the mikrotik list. I wish Michael the best, but I'm not sure what he is thinking in taking the lists private, I doubt it will really drive membership up. I use to be a part-15 member, but quite honestly the only benefit I saw to it was the discount on WISPCON tickets and since WISPCON seems to be dead I really don't see the point. At least with WISPA I know the money from my dues is put to good use and the organization is doing things to help the industry (calea, fcc commitee, etc). Sam Tetherow Sandhills Wireless Chuck McCown - 2 wrote: > WiMax is sure getting lots of press. Especially at CES. Funny, they are > talking up the Sprint roll out but Sprint has bailed. Still smoke and > mirrors compared to Canopy but I guess we might as well capitalize on the > buzz. > > While blathering on here, a business mentor told me long ago to contribute > to all candidates for local office, not just the one you like. > I guess that applies to email lists as well. Not saying I don't like WISPA, > just never have taken the time to participate. I believe I am a sponsor but > on the home page I don't see any sponsor info. I may not be looking in the > right space. > > In any event, I guess I will be on two lists now. Any bets on what is going > to happen to the "other" list? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "George Rogato" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 8:42 PM > Subject: Re: [WISPA] One Ring Networks To Rollout New WiMAX Service > > > >> I didn't say we said we were WiMAX. I said : >> >> " well, this is what we do" "we use microwave to reach you rather than >> use the telephone or cable company". >> >> And then I sometimes also say " What we have been doing , going into our >> 10th year here, is what WiMAX is all about". >> >> Sometimes people actually ask about WiMAX, and we explain it to them, >> but it's not easily understood, the difference. >> >> Finding myself explaining about licensed and unlicensed spectrum and >> standards that aren't set is not an easy conversation, unless the person >> is technically savy. >> >> So I keep it simple. >> >> George >> >> >> >> >> >> Chuck McCown - 2 wrote: >> >>> I guess as long as your over the air protocol conforms to 802.16 you can >>> say >>> you are WiMax. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "George Rogato" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "WISPA General List" <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 8:25 PM >>> Subject: Re: [WISPA] One Ring Networks To Rollout New WiMAX Service >>> >>> >>> >>>> I find myself referring to WiMAX when describing our service. >>>> >>>> We use the term "broadband" to describe our service. When asked to >>>> explain the difference between our broadband and the others, it's >>>> getting easy to say "you have heard of WiMAX right?" " well this is what >>>> we do" "we use microwave to reach you rather than use the telephone or >>>> cable company". >>>> >>>> Now they think abit, and WiMAX and WiFi are similar sounding and most >>>> have heard the terms, so they sort of get it, but most importantly, they >>>> are very accepting of the technology. >>>> >>>> So "I like WiMAX" and I like finally hearing a name that describes and >>>> differentiates us from other technologies. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> George Rogato >>>> >>>> Welcome to WISPA >>>> >>>> www.wispa.org >>>> >>>> http://signup.wispa.org/ >>>> >>>> >>>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> WISPA Wants You! 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