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VOA Building's Fate on Line:
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by KD8AMR on November 20, 2005
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I wonder if this would qualify as an Historic Landmark? If so, grant funds may be available. It would be a shame to lose such an important part of our history.
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by WA9PWP on November 20, 2005
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It would be a real shame to lose this symbol of the great broadcasts of the VOA. I was fortunate to tour the site several times while the VOA was still in operation there. The transmitters were awesome, the antenna farm was breathtaking!
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by AG4RQ on November 20, 2005
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I've seen this kind of thing before. A building or other structure is allowed to fall into disuse and disrepair. When its condition is bad enough, its demolition becomes justified, and no-one complains when the eyesore is torn down. I hope the same never happens to our colonial treasures like Independence Hall, Fraunces Tavern, etc. Our government has no money for anything except Iraq.
It should be the Fed's responsibility to restore the building and make it into a museum.
73 de AG4RQ
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by KZ1X on November 20, 2005
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The Bethany Relay is part of the reason why *our* map still says "United States" -- and *their* map says "Lithuania" "Estonia" "Latvia" "Georgia" "Ukraine" "Uzbekistan" et cetera.
Greenville and Delano are still on the air, no? And, Sao Tome? Botswana? Marathon? Sines? Monrovia? That shows our work is not yet done. The human family NEEDS a Voice of America, and everyone reading these words knows it - even if we don't want to admit it.
Those who forget their past are doomed to repeat it.
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by AI2IA on November 20, 2005
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"The federal government gave West Chester Township the two-story brick building with the understanding the township would convert it into a museum to honor its legacy."
Some kind of agreement and understanding was made on this issue.
Therefore, the responsible government agencies should get together on this, and if they can't save the whole facility, then they can at least save part of it. The part saved can be converted into a quality museum.
Our nation's youth need a tangible historical legacy beyond styrofoam, plastic, Ipods, and Harry Potter films.
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by N4LI on November 20, 2005
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> It should be the Fed's responsibility to restore the building and make it into a museum.
You know, I have met the Federal Government, and we are it.
Please, add this to the list of -- what -- a million or so other things I am expected to pay for?
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by KA0JNG on November 20, 2005
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A friend and I stopped by this facility on our way home from the Dayton hamfest in 2004...some friendly hams from the club that maintains a station there took the time to show us around. Although the towers, antennas, and most of the transmitters are now gone, the antenna switchgear (a forest of telephone poles with giant knife switches) is an impressive sight. A garage-sized building next to it houses the large dummy load used for tuneup and maintenance. The control room in the center of the facility contains consoles where the multiple 50kW transmitters were managed. They also have a good film about the role of the VOA and the Bethany station in wartime.
It's sad to see our history crumble away...if you have the chance, stop by and see it while you can.
73,Dave
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by WD4KPD on November 20, 2005
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Believe you me, the rest of the VOA in the USA is not far behind.
Here in Greenville, NC., our programing and and transmitter numbers have been cut 50%. (one whole tx plant shut down).
wd4kpd
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by KG6AMW on November 21, 2005
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Tax payers money should not be used to turn this building into a do nothing shrine for radio. If the building can't find a useful purpose for its existence or a private party with deep pockets to preserve it, it should be torn down.
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by K1CJS on November 23, 2005
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I suppose the Liberty Bell should be melted down for use elsewhere also? I think not. The building should be preserved, but the government and the township should have thought of the costs of maintenance when the building was turned over to the township.
I think if the government would include the building in the register of historic sites, there would be monies available through sources which could be allocated for preservation.
Also, if the township uses the building for some of its offices, what's the matter with them paying for some of the upkeep? How about the other agencies and users of the building? Can you say R-E-N-T??
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by KB4IUJ on November 23, 2005
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Read the agreement.
"The federal government gave West Chester Township the two-story brick building with the understanding the township would convert it into a museum to honor its legacy."
The city aquired the property, so they are bound by the terms. What's so hard to understand about that?
Me, personally I'd level it or turn it back into a government building.
Who is the real benefactor of the VOA ? The people in other countries who will probably never visit the place. I'll bet the Smithsonian probably has allot of photos and such in Washington DC. So, they've no doubt captivated the minds of the foreigners who had listen to the VOA, but to make a single museum out of a big building is allot of nonsense. More government waste... Put it this way, would you be willing to pay $10 to go inside the building?
Most Americans wouldn't either.
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by KB4IUJ on November 23, 2005
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Wonder why the VOA doesn't beam down over America and spoon feed their message to the Americans, there's allot of neat and entertaining information the VOA generates, radio shows and such. I guess, you'll say PBS is there answer, but... Think, maybe they should create a Shortwave station so American abroad can hear there message...
I'll bet that would revive the shortwave radio stations and sales of those recievers.
Course the government wants everybody tied to the internet, so they can suck their brains. But that would be too Orwellian wouldn't.
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by KC8VWM on November 29, 2005
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Mabey Alex Jones should take over the lease?
He could warehouse those Berkey Water Filtration and Purification Systems he keeps talking about on shortwave in that building.
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by N1YRK on December 2, 2005
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How about, instead of knocking it down, they give it to me. I'll move in, give some paint and fix the leaking pipes, and then start a shortwave broadcasting company.
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