[nos-bbs] JNOS CALLBOOK SERVER & QRZ.COM

[Robert Sismanyan]

Hello to all,

 

Many years I was running QRZ callbook server with my NOS software.

As of February 10, 2014 QRZ.COM is no longer offering to sell this product

the way that they were providing; we needed only two files callbkc.dat and
callbkc.idx

in order to function with JNOS or TNOS software. Even they are not renewing
old

subscriptions. This product was NOT free in the past, but now with this kind
of limitation

their only intention is to make more money.

 

I don't know JNOS developers like VE4KLM, Maiko Langelaar what kind of
solution may

bring to solve this situation or convince QRZ.COM to support our public
service like before.

Even purchasing their  $995.00 lifetime platinum package won't bring our old
service.

Is this ham radio spirit? I don't think so!

 

Below you see QRZ.COM download information from their website.

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QRZ Database Downloads

 

Special Notice As of February 10, 2014, QRZ no longer offers new
subscriptions for these downloads. Existing subscribers may continue to
download these files until their subscriptions expire, however, those
subscriptions will not be renewed.

 

These data files are being phased out as they no longer meet the needs of
many of today's more modern services.  After 20+ years, they had a good run.

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73 Bob, VE2HAR

 

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