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3RD REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION (RFD)
This is a formal Request For Discussion (RFD) for the following changes in the uk.* Usenet hierarchy:
create unmoderated newsgroup uk.rec.gps
Changes from previous RFDs:
The first RFD only implied that other systems would be On Topic. Specific reference to the EU Galileo, and the Russian GLONbutt systems, added for second and third RFDs. Also reference to radio navigation systems added.
The clause in RFD1 specifically allowing technical and professional posts to be specifically On Topic has been removed in both RFD2 and RFD3.
The section of the charter on Geocaches has been rewritten from RFD2.
Newsgroup line: uk.rec.gps Global Positioning Systems and radio navigation systems
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Slowing for lights 5295Happily, advanced driving techniques cover the situation. It's a hazard, so put into operation the principles of the...
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RATIONALE: uk.rec.gps
GPS receivers are used in many recreational activities, walking, sailing, climbing, cycling, Geocaching, etc where it is useful to know where you are, and which direction to travel, speed etc. etc. in the middle of a moor, lake, sea, city or even motorway. Also in such recreations as rocketry for albreastude verification, tracking etc.
Geocaching is a relatively new recreation, where a cache of objects of little value are placed in a waterproof box at stated coordinates where others can find them by GPS. The new "Right to Roam" legislation together with improvement in accuracy and falling prices may well catalyze other GPS based recreations.
Some GPS recreations as in unlikely to become popular in the UK.
There are various alt.* GPS groups with the usual alt.* USA bias and propagation problems, also sci.geo.satellite-nav for the scientific community. Also several gps newsgroups for other nations. It is suggested that a uk newsgroup would be advantageous to discuss uk specific subjects, such as OS mapping, laws, regulations etc. The name "gps" is almost universally used in the UK, it has been chosen against the alternative "satellite navigation" for this reason.
Parking finesTheres an area I park is which is for residents, its usually dead during the day but its a residents area because the football pitch is nearby and so is...
It is expected that uk.rec.gps will have general GPS threads, in the same way as uk.food+drink.misc, and other uk.* groups will have threads specific to their own charters. As an example the "GPS versus map and compbutt" debate will probably continue on uk.rec.walking for the foreseeable future. It is hoped that uk.rec.gps may become a repository for uk.* expertise on GPS.
CHARTER: uk.rec.gps
This newsgroup is for the discussion of all aspects of the UK use of the US Department of Defense Global Positioning System, the EU Galileo, the Russian GLONbutt systems, and any other satellite positioning-navigation systems which may be developed. Also any improvements, or extensions to the above. Also radio navigation systems. GPS threads also occur on other uk.* newsgroups where they may be On Topic.
Advertising
Advertising is forbidden, with these exceptions:
Suppliers of goods and services relevant to GPS in the UK may post an invitation to visit their web site or request details. It should be of four lines or fewer and not posted more than once every 3 months. The subject line should begin "ADVERT: ", except for vacancy adverts, when it should begin "JOB: ".
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Advertisements of Geocaches are allowed, the
