 WIDE.txt  Version 6.6a      

 You may now set your ALIAS to WIDE. Your station symbol will be GREEN to show
 that you have a WIDE alias.

 This capability was added so that some  WELL SITUATED  stations that also run
 APRS can serve as WIDE area digipeaters temporarily.  It should be noted that
 too many WIDE's can really screw up the NET!  So use this feature cautiously.
 Be sure your  APRS NETWORK GURU's understand that you are setting to WIDE and
 that everyone agrees that it is best for the network.  

 NO ONE can easily tell that you are WIDE.  BE SURE THAT EVERYONE AGREES!

 Now that you understand these cautions,  and  you proceed to set your station
 as WIDE, then you should use the WIDE command each time you startup APRS  and
 probably just before you QUIT.  Don't forget, hi. Others now depend on you...

