The latest BBS System Newsletter, updated Mar. 24, 2026, has these items:

1. Several changes have been made on the BBS, including the logon sequence
for Verified Users In Good Standing, the return of the Telnet Verifier for
New Users, Email for Verified Users In Good Standing, and moving of two of
the ham radio and weather doors.

2. I was able to rebuild the file area descriptions, but a glitch has
developed with the uploads feature, so I have DISABLED them. Except for
users on restricted access, all users have full download privileges.

3. Several years back, I was part of an FTN Message network called the
RadioWeatherNetwork. I found some old files from it, so I'm going to
go through and see if I can revive it.

4. The SLYEDIT message editors on the BBS got corrupted somehow, but I
have added FSEdit and ICEEdit (which I really like). I could not get the
registration key for SyncEdit to work, and I'm waiting on new copies of
SLYEDIT.

5. Microsoft support for Windows 10 ENDED with the October, 2025 security
updates. Thanks to a gifted Beelink Computer from Sysop Dave Perussel, and
a special NTVDM64 utility that he also installed, the BBS is running under
Windows 11.

6. Visiting Sysops and Ham Radio Operators are eligible for an access
level upgrade...see the appropriate bulletins for info. Being a ham
radio operator or Visiting Sysop is NOT required to use the BBS.

7. ALL USERS are REQUIRED to read the System Disclaimer to access and
use the BBS. Your continued use of the BBS is your ACCEPTANCE of
what is in it, whether you read it or not.

Please Leave Feedback To Sysop with questions, comments, or glitch
reports. Thanks for logging on to The Thunderbolt BBS!!

Daryl Stout, N5VLZ, Sysop

The latest BBS System Newsletter, updated Apr. 4, 2026, has these items:

1. Several changes have been made on the BBS, including the logon sequence
for Verified Users In Good Standing, and moving of two of the ham radio
and weather doors to their respective categories. I had to REMOVE email
access (except for echomail, netmail, and Feedback To Sysop), due to the
proliferation of spambots. Please use GMail, Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. for
your email needs.

2. I was able to rebuild the file area descriptions, but a glitch has
developed with the uploads feature, so I have DISABLED them. Except for
users on restricted access, all users have full download privileges.

3. Several years back, I was part of an FTN Message network called the
RadioWeatherNetwork. I found some old files from it, so I'm going to
go through and see if I can revive it.

4. The SLYEDIT message editors on the BBS got corrupted somehow, but I
have added FSEdit and ICEEdit (which I really like). I could not get the
registration key for SyncEdit to work, and I'm waiting on new copies of
SLYEDIT.

5. Microsoft support for Windows 10 ENDED with the October, 2025 security
updates. Thanks to a gifted Beelink Computer from Sysop Dave Perussel, and
a special NTVDM64 utility that he also installed, the BBS is running under
Windows 11.

6. Visiting Sysops and Ham Radio Operators are eligible for an access
level upgrade...see the appropriate bulletins for info. Being a ham
radio operator or Visiting Sysop is NOT required to use the BBS.

7. ALL USERS are REQUIRED to read the System Disclaimer to access and
use the BBS. Your continued use of the BBS is your ACCEPTANCE of
what is in it, whether you read it or not.

Please Leave Feedback To Sysop with questions, comments, or glitch
reports. Thanks for logging on to The Thunderbolt BBS!!

Daryl Stout, N5VLZ, Sysop

The latest BBS System Newsletter, updated Apr. 25, 2026, has these items:

1. Synchronet BBS software has been upgraded to version 3.21e -- there are
files for a NEW INSTALLATION and an UPGRADE in the Synchronet files area.

2. Arkansas is into the peak of its spring tornado season, so the BBS may
be offline more than usual. For the latest watches, warnings, advisories,
and forecasts for Arkansas, go to https://www.weather.gov/lzk

3. Several changes have been made on the BBS, including the logon sequence
for Verified Users In Good Standing, and moving of two of the ham radio
and weather doors to their respective categories. I had to REMOVE email
access (except for echomail, netmail, and Feedback To Sysop), due to the
proliferation of spambots. Please use GMail, Hotmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. for
your email needs.

4. I was able to rebuild the file area descriptions, but a glitch has
developed with the uploads feature, so I have DISABLED them. Except for
users on restricted access, all users have full download privileges.

5. Several years back, I was part of an FTN Message network called the
RadioWeatherNetwork. I found some old files from it, so I'm going to
go through and see if I can revive it.

6. The SLYEDIT message editors on the BBS got corrupted somehow, but I
have added FSEdit and ICEEdit (which I really like). I could not get the
registration key for SyncEdit to work, and I'm waiting on new copies of
SLYEDIT.

7. Microsoft support for Windows 10 ENDED with the October, 2025 security
updates. Thanks to a gifted Beelink Computer from Sysop Dave Perussel, and
a special NTVDM64 utility that he also installed, the BBS is running under
Windows 11.

8. Visiting Sysops and Ham Radio Operators are eligible for an access
level upgrade...see the appropriate bulletins for info. Being a ham
radio operator or Visiting Sysop is NOT required to use the BBS.

9. ALL USERS are REQUIRED to read the System Disclaimer to access and
use the BBS. Your continued use of the BBS is your ACCEPTANCE of
what is in it, whether you read it or not.

Please Leave Feedback To Sysop with questions, comments, or glitch
reports. Thanks for logging on to The Thunderbolt BBS!!

Daryl Stout, N5VLZ, Sysop