(Please trim inclusions from previous messages) _______________________________________________ There seems to be some confusion here.  The discussion was never about verifying the identities of coordinators. The original suggestion was that there was a way to bypass simple address assignment by automating the process. I explained at the time that the coordinators perform a valuable service that can't be automated in any practical way. In fact, many coordinators do far more than assign addresses - they consult with users and provide assistance in getting their stations on the net.  Many of the people currently using AMPRNet would not have been able to do so without the help of their local coordinator. I think the coordinators, many of whom have been performing that service for years, deserve a round of thanks from the community.  They certainly have my appreciation for their hard work and dedication.        - Brian _________________________________________ 44Net mailing list 44Net(a)hamradio.ucsd.edu http://hamradio.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/44net