September 2003 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

[ARRL-ODV:9465] Re: FCC Sold to Clear Channel
by W3KD＠aol.com 22 Sep '03

22 Sep '03

In a message dated 9/22/2003 3:23:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, w6xd(a)comcast.net writes: > Yeah, well WKRP is still my favorite station. > > Art > I know, Art, you fell in love with Bailey Quarters just like I did. Chris

1 0

[ARRL-ODV:9464] Re: FCC Sold to Clear Channel
by Art Goddard 22 Sep '03

22 Sep '03

Yeah, well WKRP is still my favorite station. Art ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim" <k8je(a)earthlink.net> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv(a)reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 10:41 AM Subject: [ARRL-ODV:9462] Re: FCC Sold to Clear Channel > Art, > > All of the major personalities at WLW, Clear Channel's flagship station > located in Cincinnati, are agog over taking over the FCC. Bill > Cunningham, best known for chewing out nuns during his call-in show, has > said he is up to be Chairman. He is, of course, a Great American. > Among the other things one can look forward to is an expansion of his > bestial super conservatism and his ultimate surrender of what remains of > his private law practice. > > The rest of the fellows (sorry, but it is a guys club) are planning on > becoming either commissioners or department heads. One great advantage > to all this is that the Cincinnati Reds and soon, the Cincinnati Bengals > will be broadcast over the entire Clear Channel network. > > Jim W. > > AMATEUR RADIO: The only fail-safe communications system in the world. > ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio is! > Jim Weaver, K8JE > Director, Great Lakes Division > 5065 Bethany Rd. > Mason, OH 45040-9660 > Tel. 513-459-0142 > E-mail k8je(a)arrl.org > > -----Original Message----- > From: Art Goddard [mailto:w6xd@comcast.net] > Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 11:48 AM > To: arrl-odv > Subject: [ARRL-ODV:9461] FCC Sold to Clear Channel > > WASHINGTON (AP)--The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced > today > that it has agreed to be acquired by Clear Channel Communications (CCU) > of > San Antonio, Texas. > In announcing the deal, FCC Chairman Micheal Powell said "This > transaction > will greatly expedite the demise of the antiquated concept of local > ownership of media outlets. Critics of deals such as this need to > understand > that Clear Channel embodies all that is good and decent in the broadcast > industry, and anyone that believes otherwise clearly isn't listening to > the > news." > In a statement issued today, Clear Channel CEO Lowry Mays said "This > acquisition is a perfect strategic fit for Clear Channel. The FCC has > been a > wonderful business partner for the past several years, and has carried > out > our directions with great enthusiasm. We are proud to welcome the FCC > into > the Clear Channel family of companies." > Although terms of the deal were not immediately available, It is said > that > the acquisition will include all components, operating units and assets > of > the FCC, except for its soul, which was sold in a prior transaction to > Satan, Inc. in 1996. > Clear Channel, which owns broadcast facilities, shopping malls, > billboard > advertising, and concert promotion units all across North America, has > been > on an acquisition binge for the past several years, and has recently > broadened the scope of its acquisitions to include government entities. > In a > recent deal, CCU purchased a 50% interest in the U.S. Congress, and is > reportedly close to striking a deal to purchase The White House. > Clear Channel's Stock stood at $42.09 at the close of Monday's trading, > up > $1.39, or 3.42% > > >

1 0

[ARRL-ODV:9463] Logbook of the World Update
by Wilson, Mark K1RO 22 Sep '03

22 Sep '03

Logbook of the World is starting its second week of operation and is off to a great start. The total number of US digital certificate requests is over 1800, and there are another 274 non-US. We were quite busy over the weekend -- today's password batch mailing included 728 postcards. Certificate requests for DX stations require documentation to be mailed to HQ, and some have already started to arrive. We expect the first batch of digital certificates to be emailed today to those who have received their postcards and entered their passwords on the Web site. After that, log data submission will begin. Once log data is submitted, users will be able to see and sort their QSO data using the same tools available during the beta test. The last significant piece of work needing development are the Web pages to manage and submit Logbook credits for awards. We have finalized the fee schedule for using Logbook QSL records for credit for DXCC, WAS, VUCC and other awards. The basic fee is 25 cents per credit, with a discount schedule for volume users: 1-49 credits, 25 cents each 50-99 credits, 22.5 cents each 100-249 credits, 20 cents each 250-499 credits, 17.5 cents each 500 or more credits, 15 cents each Credits may be applied to any award supported by Logbook of the World, and users may buy credits in advance and use them over time. For example, a user may want to use 40 credits for a DXCC application today, but elect to buy 100 and save 60 for future submissions. Staff, in particular Jon Bloom, Wayne Mills and Dave Patton, have been busy answering correspondence and helping people through the process. The system is being tweaked and the online documentation is being updated as we identify problem areas, but so far there are no big surprises. 73, Mark K1RO

1 0

[ARRL-ODV:9461] FCC Sold to Clear Channel
by Art Goddard 22 Sep '03

22 Sep '03

WASHINGTON (AP)--The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced today that it has agreed to be acquired by Clear Channel Communications (CCU) of San Antonio, Texas. In announcing the deal, FCC Chairman Micheal Powell said "This transaction will greatly expedite the demise of the antiquated concept of local ownership of media outlets. Critics of deals such as this need to understand that Clear Channel embodies all that is good and decent in the broadcast industry, and anyone that believes otherwise clearly isn't listening to the news." In a statement issued today, Clear Channel CEO Lowry Mays said "This acquisition is a perfect strategic fit for Clear Channel. The FCC has been a wonderful business partner for the past several years, and has carried out our directions with great enthusiasm. We are proud to welcome the FCC into the Clear Channel family of companies." Although terms of the deal were not immediately available, It is said that the acquisition will include all components, operating units and assets of the FCC, except for its soul, which was sold in a prior transaction to Satan, Inc. in 1996. Clear Channel, which owns broadcast facilities, shopping malls, billboard advertising, and concert promotion units all across North America, has been on an acquisition binge for the past several years, and has recently broadened the scope of its acquisitions to include government entities. In a recent deal, CCU purchased a 50% interest in the U.S. Congress, and is reportedly close to striking a deal to purchase The White House. Clear Channel's Stock stood at $42.09 at the close of Monday's trading, up $1.39, or 3.42%

1 0

[ARRL-ODV:9460] What If?
by Art Goddard 21 Sep '03

21 Sep '03

What if we approached governments, organizations and shortwave broadcast agencies worldwide with proposals to compare our LoTW contacts with their favorite shortwave propagation prediction software? Done over a couple of sunspot cycles, this could indicate accuracy of prediction software and possibly indicate correction factors that could be applied. The fees earned could be used to Advance and Advocate Amateur Radio. More agitprop from W6XD.

1 0

[ARRL-ODV:9459] New "Q" Signal?
by Art Goddard 21 Sep '03

21 Sep '03

QLW? Will you confirm contact via ARRL Logbook of the World? QLW I will confirm contact via ARRL Logbook of the World. 73, Art W6XD

1 0

[ARRL-ODV:9456] Call to members to support Freq. Protection Act
by Jim 20 Sep '03

20 Sep '03

FYI: Yesterday I sent an E-mail Director Letter to members in the GLD. The prime theme of this was to urge them to write their Representatives and Senators asking them to co-sponsor the respective Amateur Radio Frequency Protection Acts of 2003. In doing this, I freely "borrowed" from ARRL web site information which included draft letters and links to find their congressional people. RESULT: As of this morning, 20 members have sent me copies of letters or messages that state they have sent such letters to their people. I certainly hope many more members write and that we obtain several new co-sponsors from this Division. If anyone would like to receive the portion of the Director Letter that deals with trying to mobilize members (or even the entire newsletter) I'll be happy to send it to you. 73, Jim W. ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio is! Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-0142 E-mail k8je(a)arrl.org -----Original Message----- From: n5ok.ok(a)att.net [mailto:n5ok.ok@att.net] Sent: Friday, September 19, 2003 10:50 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:9451] Re: CW Ditty I'll have you know that Okie toads do croak code! -- ARRL West Gulf Division Director Coy Day, N5OK RR 1 Box 254 Union City, OK 73090-9726 n5ok(a)arrl.org 405-483-5632 > 19 SEP, 2003 - 0930 CDT > > > Perhaps I should save this bit for use as a tension reliever at > the January board meeting. Nah, it may be old news by then. > > 73 - Dick, W9GIG > =============================================== > > By ARRL Member Dave W. Sher, W9LYA > > A smoky old Okie named Joad > Tried teaching a toad to croak code > But voicing displeasure > At Sam F. B.'s treasure > It croaked for a video mode > >

1 0

[ARRL-ODV:9458] For your reading pleasure
by W5JBP＠aol.com 20 Sep '03

20 Sep '03

http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=108_house_hearing… docid=f:88424.wais#

1 0

[ARRL-ODV:9457] Rohn files for bankruptcy
by K5ur＠aol.com 20 Sep '03

20 Sep '03

FYI. ROHN Industries, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection on September 16, 2003. See following URL: http://www.woodworksinteractive.com/cgi-bin/rohn/press/press.cgi?id=26 Whoa.... 73, K5UR

1 0

[ARRL-ODV:9445] Re: What If?
by Jim 20 Sep '03

20 Sep '03

I'm in the same boat as Dick: Anxious to use a consent agenda but have no experience doing this. Jim W. ARRL: The reason Amateur Radio is! Jim Weaver, K8JE Director, Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 Tel. 513-459-0142 E-mail k8je(a)arrl.org -----Original Message----- From: dick(a)pobox.com [mailto:dick@pobox.com] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 8:36 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:9444] Re: What If? 18 SEP, 2003 - 1930 CDT I understand how a consent agenda works, but I have never really dealt with one. So I think it's a good idea, but we should see it several weeks ahead of the board meeting so it can be tweaked if necessary. 73 - Dick, W9GIG

1 0