> Can a few of you test the syntax:
> format=rss

Kurt, I'm not sure if I understand your question correctly - can you elaborate a bit more? But I tried the following:

site.tld/cgi/bb/feedsearch_ssi.cgi?cat=1&mode=all&random=1&format=rss

> Are you guys getting an RSS pheed?

No, I'm not..

>Let's see...Naps, senility...Oh man, I'm getting old, I need
>to check eBay for a cane and some Geritol.

LOL! but no Kurt, I think what you need is a glass of Tennessee bourbon straight & a new Dobro!