Hello, 44net ops,

An assortment of circumstances have gradually led me to the decision to terminate the WA7V gateway/BBS and related services at College Place/Walla Walla, Washington, USA.

Services are scheduled to go offline on Monday, December 30, at approximately 00:00 UTC (Sunday afternoon/evening in the Americas). These services include:

* Hub_NA saupp convers hub   * ALWGW:WA7V-8 NOS Gateway/BBS   * ALWBBS:WA7V FBB BBS   * ALWHUB:WA7V-4 UROnode   * PNW:WA7V-2 (X)Net Router

I believe we have a replacement lined out for Hub_NA. I should have a confirmation shortly, and another announcement will be following.

It's been an interesting 2+ decades for me, and I'm very grateful to a number of extremely bright and motivated hams around the world who have contributed so much in advancing the all-encompassing art of amateur radio. I've been the undeserving recipient of their creativity, expertise, time and energy. For most it is a labor of love, and certainly not something that has put any bread on their tables. To those amateurs, I heartily say, "thank you!"

Thanks for your links, chats, assistance and friendship! We'll see what the future holds. :)

Merry Christmas, and happy holidays!

73,

Brett Mueller Pendleton, Oregon, USA