Sysops Notes:

Thank you for the interest in these bulletins. The RACES
Bulletins-By-Topic offers the Sysop a meaningful resource of
long-term reference data on topics of national interest. They are
in essence a manual of vital reference material for both the
emergency management official and communications responder. 
As a manual it is different from typical BBS data, so a contents,
introduction and address/phone list, has been included. Reviewing
the Contents will quickly give the quickest overview. The
bulletins begin with MGTAOVU1, has 28 files through TECTIDB. 
You may want to put this in its own file section on the BBS and
list as something like RACES Bulletins-by-Topic: Manual.

The bulletins are available in two formats: Disc Manual and
Printed Manual. This is the Disc Manual version. It is single
column, in ASCII.
Initially we developed a number-coded version, on the idea that
the codes would aid indexing the bulletins. The coding extended
to each topic and sub-topic. But, as we worked with the results,
it was concluded to be too rigid and not needed. The
topic-by-topic numeric ID was dropped , while the rest of the
coding was adopted in the Disc Manual and Printed Versions. 

A front piece, page 1 and 2, is included on the Disc Version for
those who want to print out a cover page. However a better print
version is available in two column, two-sided format with cover
and backpiece, 3-ring hole for their own binder and indexing. The
Printed Manual is NOT on ASCII nor DOS disc, as its extensive
formating does not hold on conversion from the MacIntosh by which
it was created. 
The Printed RACES Bulletins-By-Topic can be ordered by mail at
cost, which includes printing and mailing. It has additional
forms and materials, but Bulletin content is essentially the
same; although some words were changed to fit a two-column,
justified pagination of the print version. Please inquire as to
current cost, which is based on cost of printing and mailing from
the Office of Emergency Services, State of California, 2800
Meadowview Road, Sacramento, Ca 95832 (Attn RACES Coordinator.)

Enjoy! Let me know of any suggestions that can improve the
results. 73 from Cary Mangum, Chief State Radio Officer,
Auxiliary Radio Service, OES, Sacramento. W6WWW @
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