Starting tomorrow afternoon, I will be taking a temporary medical leave of absence for several weeks and Michael, VA3MW will be the Community Mayor Pro Tem in my absence. I have no doubt that Michael will perform spectacularly in his new Community role. This role will be a secondary responsibility for him as he is the primary salesperson for FlexRadio, so his Community responses may not be as timely as mine. Please be patient and show him the same respect and kindness as you extend to me.
In that regard, I have a few reminders. First, do not violate the "First Rule of Holes", which is if you find yourself in one, stop digging; meaning if you are not getting a sufficient remedy to your issues via the Community, please use the HelpDesk. Opening a HelpDesk support ticket, particularly if you believe your issue may be hardware related or an issue with our software, is the official way to receive support from FlexRadio Systems. But be mindful, the HelpDesk is not your ham radio elmer, that is the primary function of the Community.
Also, this is not a time to go crazy like you probably did when a substitute teacher taught your class in school. Michael has full authority to manage the Community based on our common sense guidelines and etiquette. As a friendly reminder, I have posted them below for your review.
When using the Community always show respect to others regardless of their opinions. Give people the benefit of the doubt, just like you would if talking to them in person. Posts that include personal attacks, overtly negative comments, non-constructive criticism, falsehoods, defamation of character, libelous speech, or gratuitous profanity will be removed, as they do not contribute to the community atmosphere we want to maintain. Any pattern of poor behavior may result in losing your Community posting privileges.
Now you may be wondering why I am taking a short-term medical leave of absence. It is nothing too serious or life-threatening. I performed an unplanned experiment to test the intensity of the gravity well created by the Earth and in the process dislocated my shoulder. That resulted in tearing three tendons in my shoulder that I must have surgically repaired. As I heal from surgery, I'll be back on station, more and more frequently until I am 100%.
So be nice to Michael. If I have to help him out while in a narcotic fog, there is no telling what I may say or do ;-)
73.
In that regard, I have a few reminders. First, do not violate the "First Rule of Holes", which is if you find yourself in one, stop digging; meaning if you are not getting a sufficient remedy to your issues via the Community, please use the HelpDesk. Opening a HelpDesk support ticket, particularly if you believe your issue may be hardware related or an issue with our software, is the official way to receive support from FlexRadio Systems. But be mindful, the HelpDesk is not your ham radio elmer, that is the primary function of the Community.
Also, this is not a time to go crazy like you probably did when a substitute teacher taught your class in school. Michael has full authority to manage the Community based on our common sense guidelines and etiquette. As a friendly reminder, I have posted them below for your review.
When using the Community always show respect to others regardless of their opinions. Give people the benefit of the doubt, just like you would if talking to them in person. Posts that include personal attacks, overtly negative comments, non-constructive criticism, falsehoods, defamation of character, libelous speech, or gratuitous profanity will be removed, as they do not contribute to the community atmosphere we want to maintain. Any pattern of poor behavior may result in losing your Community posting privileges.
Now you may be wondering why I am taking a short-term medical leave of absence. It is nothing too serious or life-threatening. I performed an unplanned experiment to test the intensity of the gravity well created by the Earth and in the process dislocated my shoulder. That resulted in tearing three tendons in my shoulder that I must have surgically repaired. As I heal from surgery, I'll be back on station, more and more frequently until I am 100%.
So be nice to Michael. If I have to help him out while in a narcotic fog, there is no telling what I may say or do ;-)
73.
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Posted 1 year ago
Good luck with the surgery Tim...
73, Ronnie
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Thank you, Ronnie.
Good luck and remember that the rehab is all part of the process! If you do the therapy you'll come out of it all good as new! Look forward to your comments and analysises in the NEAR future!
73,
Phill WB3DHF
73,
Phill WB3DHF
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
I appreciate the kind words, Phil
Good luck with the surgery Tim.
I hope you recover and come back to soon.
73 de JI1BNU
Ken Yamada
I hope you recover and come back to soon.
73 de JI1BNU
Ken Yamada
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
ありがとうございました
Best of luck Tim. I am going to miss our morning phone calls for the next few weeks!
I know the awesome people on the community will help out all those new to their Flex radios with some excellent support and help as they navigate through the features.
Mike
I know the awesome people on the community will help out all those new to their Flex radios with some excellent support and help as they navigate through the features.
Mike
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
I have no doubt that all the great folks on the Community will continue the great tradition of elmering which is what makes this Community great.
Mike, all us cantankerous whiners have decided to start saving our complaining in a database so not to burden you. We will post it all on Tim's first day back :)
73
Rich
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73
Rich
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Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Oh no, don't save up! :-)
Good Luck Tim, be careful with the bicept tendon. I tore mine after rotator cuff surgery and now I look like popeye. Several docs said I wouldn't fix it..... then they showed me their arm and wow they had it too...... Stay in the sling.......
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Thanks for the great advice, Joe.
Hope all goes well for you Tim and the recovery is short and complete.
Tim / k3Tim
Tim / k3Tim
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Thank you, Tim
Best wishes Tim for a speedy recovery. Hurry back !
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Thanks, Bill
Tim, get well soon. You'll be sorely missed. Michael, you've got some big shoes to fill.
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Thank you, Bob
Peter K1PGV, Elmer
I just saw on CNN right after something about Russia that this might be a Flex coverup to stop the where is my radio post? :)
Can we get a doctors note?
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Can we get a doctors note?
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Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
"No comment"
Tim, best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Steve K5FR
Steve K5FR
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Thanks, Steve
Having had shoulder tendon surgery you will have my sympathy and prayers. I hope you heal up quickly.
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Thank you, Stephen. I am not looking forward to the recovery.
Well also look at it this way Tim, you should be able to get in a whole of ham radio in! Heal well my friend and see you back here soon. 73 de N6OIL
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
I do plan to work on a few SDR type projects I have half done and start working on DXCC for FT8
Get back soon so we can continue to hassle you. In the meantime have a quick recovery.
73, from the entire community.
73, from the entire community.
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Thanks, Ernest
Tim, Hope everything goes well and you have a short recovery.
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Thank you.
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Tim are you going to operate remote from your hospital room?
Michael Walker, Technologist
I told him he couldn't unless he could repeat the Phonetic Alphabet with his eyes closed.
All the best to you, Tim, for surgical success and an effective recovery.
Though a tough act to fill-in for, I'm sure Michael will do very well.
73
Mark W9AT
Though a tough act to fill-in for, I'm sure Michael will do very well.
73
Mark W9AT
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Thanks, Mark.
We'll miss you Tim. All the best with your surgery and get better soon.
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Thank you
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
I am going QRT for the day. I would like to thank everyone for all of the heartfelt well wishes and encouragement for a speedy recovery. I feel blessed. I'll check in next week and let everyone know everything went. 73.
Kari Gustafsson SM0HRP, Elmer
Good luck Tim. It will go well. I did the same thing 7 years ago. Look forward having you back.
