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Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?

Created by on 2004-02-11

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Is there anyone who gets value from the K1MAN "bulletins" that make their way onto the HF bands? I for one don't, but I suppose there may be some who do.

I'm not quite sure what to make of the intent of the transmissions, but they strike me as far more broadcasting than they do transmission of bulletins useful to amateur radio operators. Reading the notice of violations that were up until recently published with the alleged offenders' callsigns, I have noticed on a few occasions that the FCC has taken interest in the station and admit that has colored my view that perhaps the station operates on the edge.

Moreover, I had a brief e-mail exchange with K1MAN. Recently I was in conversation when the "bulletin" popped up with no warning and proceeded to cause harmful QRM to me as it began transmitting. I found an e-mail address on the web and sent an e-mail gently suggesting few people seem to get much use from it, and asking that K1MAN please QRT. I received a terse and seemingly sarcastic response to my Please QRT" note, which read "Please QSY."

Does anyone else have a view on the subject? I'll kindly change my view that the bulletins are more a source of QRM than they are useful information dissemination if I see others find value and purpose in them.

Views, anyone?

Thanks.

Bernie Skoch

K5XS

VO1MDS	2004-12-13
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
YES I DO THINK THAT K1MAN BULLITINS ARE VERY USEFULL, THEY GIVE OUT INFORMATION AND TALK ABOUT THINGS THAT NO OTHER PERSON OR PERSONS, WOULD EVEN THINK ABOUT SAYING,I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO K1MAN EVER SINCE I FIRST GOT MY SHORTWAVE RECIEVER BACK IN 1997. WHY DONT THESE GUYS JUST LEAVE K1MAN ALONE AND WORRY ABOUT THE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE, LIKE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WAY TO GO K1MAN,KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!

K3VR	2004-12-10
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I like Newsline and ARRL Audio News. Unfortunately they're packaged as part of the K1MAN bulletin. So, I go to the internet to listen to them, and I report the apparent violations I hear in the Glenn Baxter portions, to the FCC.

WA2JJH	2004-12-10
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
koe will not do one on K1MAN. You can bet a load of press hungry civil rights lawyer will give the FCC a bad fight. Remember what they did to those B.E.D.(bad electrical dudes) on the radio station just 1 mile out of U.S. waters? These BEDS had pirate AM/FM/SW going. They were technicaly legal. When the Coast Guard and the FCC RAIDED THE BOAT. Left the BEDS in handcuffs in the sun. Put them into a cold cell to enjoy the sunburn. They looked like crap. Judge said time served. all of the equipment was pulverised. If the FCC wants the guy off the air, he will be off the air. Maybe the FCC has a hidden agenda, to keep him on the air. I simply use my VFO. I never heard the dude! Somebody posted his frequencies, My notch filter works very well. Maybe he wil get a LPFM station, and go legal. The dude has not affected any of my operations. MAYBE W9WHE is right. Maybe KE2iV is right. I have a VFO. You have to give hams credit. He does not have ANY imitators. K1MAN IS SIMPLY A birdy on my rig By Bickering we play right into the hands of the BPL people! INGORE this guy. I would not phone in his show. I bet every number is pen registerd. I SUPPORT RIGHT OF CHOICE VISA-VI ARRL membership. The best way to shut this guy down is not to listen! Live and let live. He must be a miserable person. A guy like this has assets. Maybe one of you DSP ENGINEERS can sample his spectra Cash in on a K1man filter! No two radios with the same operator will have the same produce the same fourier transform. RIGHT?

WA2DYA	2004-12-07
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Useful? Everyone is entitled to an opinion about what this word means. I would say that %99.999 of everything I hear on the HAM bands is not useful. I'll even include emissions from my station! But HAM radio is unique radio service. Except for service during an occasional emergency, it doesn't have to be useful. Was the underlying reason for asking the question to imply not useful equates to illegal? Too many of the respondents have already fallen into the trap. --- CHAS

KC8QNS	2004-12-03
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
K1MAN IS A LID!!! There is no reason to even give him the time of day! I cannot wait to see Mr. Hollingsworth, and the FCC take that station off the air!

N2NZJ	2004-12-01
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
NO HIS BULLETINS ARE NOT USEFUL. just BLATENT WILLFUL INERFERANCE to all A.R.S. ON or nearby his so called FREQ. lets just CAN HIM OFF THE AIR WITH a class ACTION PETITION. action= KICK 1 MAN OFF THE AIR FOR GOOD. Reply to a comment by : K4SE on 2004-11-13 Well, at least he isn't a TV evangelist!! Reply to a comment by : WA4FKI on 2004-11-11 Bernie, experienced the same thing on 160 meters, I cannot say for sure it was K1MAN, rather think was some station from the MID-WEST. Didn't take time to listen except to monitor stations complaining that they were QRM'd because the station just popped up and began transmitting. I don't remember the frequency but will log it the next time I hear the station. Please comment via wa4fki@nc.rr.com de WA4FKI

K4SE	2004-11-13
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Well, at least he isn't a TV evangelist!! Reply to a comment by : WA4FKI on 2004-11-11 Bernie, experienced the same thing on 160 meters, I cannot say for sure it was K1MAN, rather think was some station from the MID-WEST. Didn't take time to listen except to monitor stations complaining that they were QRM'd because the station just popped up and began transmitting. I don't remember the frequency but will log it the next time I hear the station. Please comment via wa4fki@nc.rr.com de WA4FKI

WA4FKI	2004-11-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Bernie, experienced the same thing on 160 meters, I cannot say for sure it was K1MAN, rather think was some station from the MID-WEST. Didn't take time to listen except to monitor stations complaining that they were QRM'd because the station just popped up and began transmitting. I don't remember the frequency but will log it the next time I hear the station. Please comment via wa4fki@nc.rr.com de WA4FKI

WA4FKI	2004-11-11
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Hello, Just a quick line.. I heard last week on about 1.860Mhz an AM station broadcasting same information that K1MAN does but seemed to be coming from the MID WEST. Please contact me via Email if you feel like you want to communicate more de WA4FKI Reply to a comment by : W0TLO on 2004-02-12 What about WA0RCR??? Dosen't he also do about the same thing on 160 meters? I am not aware of any complaints about his bulletin broadcasts.

W4AMP	2004-09-12
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
As I write this comment, K1MAN has once again started his "bulletin" on 14.275. Using the threat of Hurricane Ivan he is begging for funds. My question is this: just what does this guy have on the FCC? Why is he allowed to thumb his nose at the commision and get away with it? Corruption, bribes, threats, blackmail, what? Why has one ham in Maine brought the FCC to it's knees?

KA4ETR	2004-05-20
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I just did a survey of all the posts about K1MAN. Here are the results for anyone interested. FOR: 14% AGAINST: 86% This is just the survey percentages, not my personal opinion. I'll keep that to myself. Afterall, we're all supposed to be gentlemen, right? 73

AB2JA	2004-04-01
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
QRM without a doubt - he apparently has a bone to pick and is QRM-ing his fellow Amateurs in the process. I find no value in his BROADCASTS as they are QRM plain and simple!

K3QN	2004-04-01
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I listened to his broadcast once. Need I say more. To the guys who suggest he move to cw , as a cw only op we do not need key clicks all over the cw band. ONE ARRL is enough Reply to a comment by : KB1KIX on 2004-02-23 To see this still going on is hilarious. OK, the guy has his views, many people seem to disagree. So, let him do his thing and be done with it. The more we argue back and forth, the more we give him all this publicity. Regarding getting rid of him - that is an incredibly slippery slope. Yes, we don't want a lot of people just doing 30 minute programs bashing the ARRL and occupying plenty of spectrum. However, to say that a self appointed organization like the ARRL should be the only outfit to disseminate info is a great communist statement!!! There aren't a lot of people doing such a thing - let it be. Our club repeater airs both ARRL Audio News and now Amateur Radio Newsline - they both coexist just fine. Jonathan Reply to a comment by : KT1B on 2004-02-17 There are those that say K1MAN is operating legally. Well, let's take a look at the rules.... Below are the rules that I thought were relevant. If I missed any, please let me know. Assuming we had a panel of 12 jurors who had to look at the content of the broadcasts and the manner and frequency and judge if they are in rule compliance or not, here are the rules that they would have to look at. ----------------------------------------------------- (b) In addition to one-way transmissions specifically authorized elsewhere in this Part, an amateur station may transmit the following types of one-way communications: (non relevent material deleted) ((6) Transmissions necessary to disseminate information bulletins; ------------------------------------------------------ Informational bulletins are defined by the fcc as 25) Information bulletin. A message directed only to amateur operators consisting solely of subject matter of direct interest to the amateur service. I believe that an unbiased jury is likely to find much of his content to not be of interest to the ARS and therefore not in compliance with the above rule. (a) No amateur station shall transmit: (non relevent material deleted) (5) Communications, on a regular basis, which could reasonably be furnished alternatively through other radio services. A talk show, where people call in on the telephone and are broadcasted over the radio and on a regular basis should be in the am or fm broadcast band or on the internet. I think that an unbiased jury would find him in violation of this rule. If he stopped transmitting nd allowed others to join in using their own equipment, that would be a different story, you'd then have a net. What you have now is a talk show that should be on a commercial radio station. ----------------------------------------------------- (d) No amateur operator shall willfully or maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio communication or signal. Most of the phone bands are quite busy, it is hard to understand how plopping down on a frequency that you know is most likely in use is not willfull and malicious interference. How does the ARRL get away with it? Is there an exception for them? Does the fcc look the other way? s it because the bulletins are brief and published ahead of time? ---------------------------------------------------- (a) In all respects not specifically covered by FCC Rules each amateur station must be operated in accordance with good engineering and good amateur practice. Using AM on 75 meters, using twice the amount of spectrum to broadcast what amounts to a commercial radio program can hardly be construed as good amateur practice. ---------------------------------------------------- Why did the FCC say in writing that his broadcasts are legal? I suspect because they didn't really look into the broadcasts and their contents and the frequency of the broadcasts. I think that a close examination will show that reasonable and unbiased people would find him afoul of the rules quoted above. Mind you, the ARRL would be in violation of at least one but we aren't talking about them. Comments? Reply to a comment by : KC4ZGP on 2004-02-13 Your question: are the K1MAN bulletins useful? Uh let's see I have no use for basketball so get rid of it. I have no use for motorcycles so get rid of them I have no use for... K1MAN is operating legally as anyone else so said the FCC to a gentleman in Britain. See you all on PSK31, 14.070MHZ this weekend. I have use for PSK31 so keep it. Kraus

KB1KIX	2004-02-23
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
To see this still going on is hilarious. OK, the guy has his views, many people seem to disagree. So, let him do his thing and be done with it. The more we argue back and forth, the more we give him all this publicity. Regarding getting rid of him - that is an incredibly slippery slope. Yes, we don't want a lot of people just doing 30 minute programs bashing the ARRL and occupying plenty of spectrum. However, to say that a self appointed organization like the ARRL should be the only outfit to disseminate info is a great communist statement!!! There aren't a lot of people doing such a thing - let it be. Our club repeater airs both ARRL Audio News and now Amateur Radio Newsline - they both coexist just fine. Jonathan Reply to a comment by : KT1B on 2004-02-17 There are those that say K1MAN is operating legally. Well, let's take a look at the rules.... Below are the rules that I thought were relevant. If I missed any, please let me know. Assuming we had a panel of 12 jurors who had to look at the content of the broadcasts and the manner and frequency and judge if they are in rule compliance or not, here are the rules that they would have to look at. ----------------------------------------------------- (b) In addition to one-way transmissions specifically authorized elsewhere in this Part, an amateur station may transmit the following types of one-way communications: (non relevent material deleted) ((6) Transmissions necessary to disseminate information bulletins; ------------------------------------------------------ Informational bulletins are defined by the fcc as 25) Information bulletin. A message directed only to amateur operators consisting solely of subject matter of direct interest to the amateur service. I believe that an unbiased jury is likely to find much of his content to not be of interest to the ARS and therefore not in compliance with the above rule. (a) No amateur station shall transmit: (non relevent material deleted) (5) Communications, on a regular basis, which could reasonably be furnished alternatively through other radio services. A talk show, where people call in on the telephone and are broadcasted over the radio and on a regular basis should be in the am or fm broadcast band or on the internet. I think that an unbiased jury would find him in violation of this rule. If he stopped transmitting nd allowed others to join in using their own equipment, that would be a different story, you'd then have a net. What you have now is a talk show that should be on a commercial radio station. ----------------------------------------------------- (d) No amateur operator shall willfully or maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio communication or signal. Most of the phone bands are quite busy, it is hard to understand how plopping down on a frequency that you know is most likely in use is not willfull and malicious interference. How does the ARRL get away with it? Is there an exception for them? Does the fcc look the other way? s it because the bulletins are brief and published ahead of time? ---------------------------------------------------- (a) In all respects not specifically covered by FCC Rules each amateur station must be operated in accordance with good engineering and good amateur practice. Using AM on 75 meters, using twice the amount of spectrum to broadcast what amounts to a commercial radio program can hardly be construed as good amateur practice. ---------------------------------------------------- Why did the FCC say in writing that his broadcasts are legal? I suspect because they didn't really look into the broadcasts and their contents and the frequency of the broadcasts. I think that a close examination will show that reasonable and unbiased people would find him afoul of the rules quoted above. Mind you, the ARRL would be in violation of at least one but we aren't talking about them. Comments? Reply to a comment by : KC4ZGP on 2004-02-13 Your question: are the K1MAN bulletins useful? Uh let's see I have no use for basketball so get rid of it. I have no use for motorcycles so get rid of them I have no use for... K1MAN is operating legally as anyone else so said the FCC to a gentleman in Britain. See you all on PSK31, 14.070MHZ this weekend. I have use for PSK31 so keep it. Kraus

KA0PWW	2004-02-18
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I wonder what tiger meat tastes like.

KD7EZE	2004-02-18
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
K1MAN is fortunate that he doesn't live near here. We would have put him off the air a long time ago, like the CB ops running thousands of watts.

G3RZP	2004-02-18
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Not useful, but a major pain when they come up on top of a QSO. Just an ego trip for the 'baby broadcster'. If I was on a DXpedition and working split with a big pile up, I'd be tempted to say 'Listening 14268 to 14278 for Stateside'. Then I could get bad mouthed on his 'program' again! Reply to a comment by : KT1B on 2004-02-17 There are those that say K1MAN is operating legally. Well, let's take a look at the rules.... Below are the rules that I thought were relevant. If I missed any, please let me know. Assuming we had a panel of 12 jurors who had to look at the content of the broadcasts and the manner and frequency and judge if they are in rule compliance or not, here are the rules that they would have to look at. ----------------------------------------------------- (b) In addition to one-way transmissions specifically authorized elsewhere in this Part, an amateur station may transmit the following types of one-way communications: (non relevent material deleted) ((6) Transmissions necessary to disseminate information bulletins; ------------------------------------------------------ Informational bulletins are defined by the fcc as 25) Information bulletin. A message directed only to amateur operators consisting solely of subject matter of direct interest to the amateur service. I believe that an unbiased jury is likely to find much of his content to not be of interest to the ARS and therefore not in compliance with the above rule. (a) No amateur station shall transmit: (non relevent material deleted) (5) Communications, on a regular basis, which could reasonably be furnished alternatively through other radio services. A talk show, where people call in on the telephone and are broadcasted over the radio and on a regular basis should be in the am or fm broadcast band or on the internet. I think that an unbiased jury would find him in violation of this rule. If he stopped transmitting nd allowed others to join in using their own equipment, that would be a different story, you'd then have a net. What you have now is a talk show that should be on a commercial radio station. ----------------------------------------------------- (d) No amateur operator shall willfully or maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio communication or signal. Most of the phone bands are quite busy, it is hard to understand how plopping down on a frequency that you know is most likely in use is not willfull and malicious interference. How does the ARRL get away with it? Is there an exception for them? Does the fcc look the other way? s it because the bulletins are brief and published ahead of time? ---------------------------------------------------- (a) In all respects not specifically covered by FCC Rules each amateur station must be operated in accordance with good engineering and good amateur practice. Using AM on 75 meters, using twice the amount of spectrum to broadcast what amounts to a commercial radio program can hardly be construed as good amateur practice. ---------------------------------------------------- Why did the FCC say in writing that his broadcasts are legal? I suspect because they didn't really look into the broadcasts and their contents and the frequency of the broadcasts. I think that a close examination will show that reasonable and unbiased people would find him afoul of the rules quoted above. Mind you, the ARRL would be in violation of at least one but we aren't talking about them. Comments? Reply to a comment by : KC4ZGP on 2004-02-13 Your question: are the K1MAN bulletins useful? Uh let's see I have no use for basketball so get rid of it. I have no use for motorcycles so get rid of them I have no use for... K1MAN is operating legally as anyone else so said the FCC to a gentleman in Britain. See you all on PSK31, 14.070MHZ this weekend. I have use for PSK31 so keep it. Kraus

KT1B	2004-02-17
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
There are those that say K1MAN is operating legally. Well, let's take a look at the rules.... Below are the rules that I thought were relevant. If I missed any, please let me know. Assuming we had a panel of 12 jurors who had to look at the content of the broadcasts and the manner and frequency and judge if they are in rule compliance or not, here are the rules that they would have to look at. ----------------------------------------------------- (b) In addition to one-way transmissions specifically authorized elsewhere in this Part, an amateur station may transmit the following types of one-way communications: (non relevent material deleted) ((6) Transmissions necessary to disseminate information bulletins; ------------------------------------------------------ Informational bulletins are defined by the fcc as 25) Information bulletin. A message directed only to amateur operators consisting solely of subject matter of direct interest to the amateur service. I believe that an unbiased jury is likely to find much of his content to not be of interest to the ARS and therefore not in compliance with the above rule. (a) No amateur station shall transmit: (non relevent material deleted) (5) Communications, on a regular basis, which could reasonably be furnished alternatively through other radio services. A talk show, where people call in on the telephone and are broadcasted over the radio and on a regular basis should be in the am or fm broadcast band or on the internet. I think that an unbiased jury would find him in violation of this rule. If he stopped transmitting nd allowed others to join in using their own equipment, that would be a different story, you'd then have a net. What you have now is a talk show that should be on a commercial radio station. ----------------------------------------------------- (d) No amateur operator shall willfully or maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio communication or signal. Most of the phone bands are quite busy, it is hard to understand how plopping down on a frequency that you know is most likely in use is not willfull and malicious interference. How does the ARRL get away with it? Is there an exception for them? Does the fcc look the other way? s it because the bulletins are brief and published ahead of time? ---------------------------------------------------- (a) In all respects not specifically covered by FCC Rules each amateur station must be operated in accordance with good engineering and good amateur practice. Using AM on 75 meters, using twice the amount of spectrum to broadcast what amounts to a commercial radio program can hardly be construed as good amateur practice. ---------------------------------------------------- Why did the FCC say in writing that his broadcasts are legal? I suspect because they didn't really look into the broadcasts and their contents and the frequency of the broadcasts. I think that a close examination will show that reasonable and unbiased people would find him afoul of the rules quoted above. Mind you, the ARRL would be in violation of at least one but we aren't talking about them. Comments? Reply to a comment by : KC4ZGP on 2004-02-13 Your question: are the K1MAN bulletins useful? Uh let's see I have no use for basketball so get rid of it. I have no use for motorcycles so get rid of them I have no use for... K1MAN is operating legally as anyone else so said the FCC to a gentleman in Britain. See you all on PSK31, 14.070MHZ this weekend. I have use for PSK31 so keep it. Kraus

KT1B	2004-02-17
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I must say that this is a very interesting topic and I'm glad that someone brought it up. Legitimate ham radio news programs are available via the telephone and via streaming audio on the net. I call Newsline, Rain Report, and ARRL AudioNews every week, usually when I'm on the road and I sit back and listen to them on the speaker phone as I'm driving. All three are professionally done, they are interesting, and without exception of interest to most radio amateurs. If they were broadcast over HF radio I wouldn't compain. Yet, they are not broadcasted by those that produce them. Clearly these people are interested in providing a very good quality service to the amateur radio service and aren't interested in becoming broadcasters or hearing themselves talk over HF radio. I have looked at Baxter's web site and as others have said in this forum, it appears as though it was done by a high school volunteer in his/her spare time. The graphics are silly, the layout is poor, and the pictures have been compressed to the point where they are almost unrecognizable. I have tried to listen to Baxter on 75 meter AM but despite a carrier better than 40db over S9, due to the low audio the signal to noise ratio was so poor that it made for difficult listening. It's true that with AM the majority of the power goes into the carrier but Mr. Baxter should realize that at least SOME of the power should go into each sideband. What I heard was pretty dull stuff, he was mulling the fact that he was going to honor peoples requests to not be aired if they call in on his call in line. Hardly a matter of interest to most radio amateurs. My questions to the group are as follows.... Do we still need the ability to broadcast bulletins in any form? Should we restrict bulletins to narrow modes on HF? Digital and CW? Should we restrict bulletins to above 50 mHz? Should we restrict bulletins to only bulletins having to do with the fcc declaring frequency ranges temporarily for emergency use? Should we put a strict timelimit on bulletins? Are bulletins even needed in this day of internet and virtually free long distance? Clearly Baxter has pushed the one way bulletin allowance a lot further than it was every intended to go and it may be time for reform. It seems to me that a bulletin length of 5 to 10 minutes once a day per band would be more than adequate. Truthfully, over the air I'd rather listen to the bulletins on cw or read them on the computer screen when they are sent in ascii or baudot. Getting them in Email is convenient and I like the qrm free telephone calls to the big three as well. Broadcasting the bulletins, besides causing qrm also means that I have to listen to them when they are being broadcasted. I don't want to do that, I want to listen to them when I want to listen to them. The internet and telephone services allow that. Getting the bulletins via packet is just as good as over the internet, it's on my time schedule rather than someone elses. I say that an NPRM should be proposed to immediately limit the length of hf phone bulletins down to about 5 to 10 minutes, once per day, once per band. That should solve the K1MAN problem. If K1MAN wants to throw his hat into the legitimate ham radio program ring, record it, make it available via the telephone and streaming audio and see who calls. Trying to hold the frequency is rediculous. People will relinquish a frequency for emergency traffic. What's the problem?

KA0MR	2004-02-17
RE: ARRL proposal to increase broadcasting
Funny how W9HWE constantly and proud of it runs down the ARRL but looking at his licensing files at the FCC it appears he upgraded from many years as a "mere" Technician to General at about the same time the ARRL's proposal to "dumb-down" the cw requirment was installed by the FCC. Is this a coincidence? Heck you'd think he'd be more grateful to the ARRL for the opportunity to become a General Class. Might never have accomplished it otherwise :) Reply to a comment by : W9WHE on 2004-02-17 If ARRL's proposal to dumb down ham radio and give away HF succeeds, how many 11 meter crackpots will start mimicing Baxter's ego broadcasts? Think about it. W9WHE Proud to support the ARRL boycott. Reply to a comment by : N5LF on 2004-02-17 I received a solicitation in the US mail in late 2000 or early 2001 from his supposed "organization." Looking at the enclosed letter, I think a newcomer to ham radio might confuse it with the ARRL. I tossed it in the trash, but I should have handed it over to the VA Atty General's Consumer Affairs office. I'd recommend that others that receive such credit card offers forward them to the authorities. If he's crazy, it's "crazy like a fox."

K1CJS	2004-02-17
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
W6TH wrote: "K1MAN is operating legally, leave him alone." I'm just wondering when the regulations were changed to permit BROADCASTING on the ham bands. I believe communications had to be between stations. BTW, I'm just making an observation here, I'm not trying to begin an argument. I know that the 'between stations' rule is hardly enforced, but I'd like to believe that is because most hams observe those regs. Reply to a comment by : W6TH on 2004-02-13 K1MAN is operating legally, leave him alone. Publicity good or bad is publicity Those that don't like him are the ones he steps on, you know their toes, say again, their toes. Although I have never heard him broadcast, he may have some truth that most cannot bare. We all can't be winners, there are even times when I lose, but I can take it, good or bad. How about you Fred? Now all behave or mommy won't bake those chocolate cookies for you. .: Reply to a comment by : KC4ZGP on 2004-02-13 Your question: are the K1MAN bulletins useful? Uh let's see I have no use for basketball so get rid of it. I have no use for motorcycles so get rid of them I have no use for... K1MAN is operating legally as anyone else so said the FCC to a gentleman in Britain. See you all on PSK31, 14.070MHZ this weekend. I have use for PSK31 so keep it. Kraus

W9WHE	2004-02-17
ARRL proposal to increase broadcasting
If ARRL's proposal to dumb down ham radio and give away HF succeeds, how many 11 meter crackpots will start mimicing Baxter's ego broadcasts? Think about it. W9WHE Proud to support the ARRL boycott. Reply to a comment by : N5LF on 2004-02-17 I received a solicitation in the US mail in late 2000 or early 2001 from his supposed "organization." Looking at the enclosed letter, I think a newcomer to ham radio might confuse it with the ARRL. I tossed it in the trash, but I should have handed it over to the VA Atty General's Consumer Affairs office. I'd recommend that others that receive such credit card offers forward them to the authorities. If he's crazy, it's "crazy like a fox."

N5LF	2004-02-17
Credit Card Scam?
I received a solicitation in the US mail in late 2000 or early 2001 from his supposed "organization." Looking at the enclosed letter, I think a newcomer to ham radio might confuse it with the ARRL. I tossed it in the trash, but I should have handed it over to the VA Atty General's Consumer Affairs office. I'd recommend that others that receive such credit card offers forward them to the authorities. If he's crazy, it's "crazy like a fox."

K0KX	2004-02-17
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
The K1MAN bulletins are of no value to me---as I do not listen to them. At the same time I also do not listen to the W1AW bulletins that seem to be everywhere & I also do not listen to the WA0RCR bulletin station. The bands are filled with one-way type transmissions, so to single out K1MAN is a waste of time IMO. Accept it & turn the dial.

VE9VIC	2004-02-16
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
when I said it is a good one I was talking about wb8ymv joke not k1man,I don't listen up there. but I thing that if every ham would start to do thing like that it wouldn,t be good for ham radio,we already have so much info everywhere but if some peoples like it I respect it. but who gonna make sure it will be done the right way without descrimination or anything else you might thing of,without hurting others peoples,we already have problemes in school and others places and there are very nice and qualified peoples to take care of those problemes,but if everybody can promote their own interests the way they want is it safe all the time ???.73 rino Reply to a comment by : VE9VIC on 2004-02-16 that's a good one Reply to a comment by : WB8YMV on 2004-02-11 I Think Mr. Baxter's amateur license should be modified to only allow him to transmit on six meters

VE9VIC	2004-02-16
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
that's a good one Reply to a comment by : WB8YMV on 2004-02-11 I Think Mr. Baxter's amateur license should be modified to only allow him to transmit on six meters

W0FMS	2004-02-16
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
The guy is a nut case, whaddya want? But I've seen him at Dayton before and he's real quiet in person. (But he does exist!) So, yeah to say he has ego issues is an understatement. I hope the FCC does eventually succeed in revoking his license. On the other hand, I've never been a big fan of W1AW either. Code practice I guess is okay, but the on-air bulletins are not really that important any more.. OT, I feel sorry for the ARRL lately. No matter which direction on the "morse issue" they go, both sides hate them... It all isn't going to matter since BPL will be shoved down our throats and there is nothing we can do to stop the FCC from promoting it. Maybe Glenn's signal will be the only thing strong enough to hear on 20m in a year or two...........

HAMDUDE	2004-02-16
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
We need Baxters useless drivel on the air as much as we need hundreds of new novices with no clue polluting the bands with nonsense. As long as the ARRL is allowed to broadcast, then K1MAN also has the right to broadcast. Why doesnt the FCC get with the program and take BOTH of these broadcasters off the air? Broadcasting belongs on bands allocated for it, NOT amateur radio bands!

NN6EE	2004-02-16
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Actually MARK you're on to something there!!! Since the ARRL does'nt bother to print alot of contest results in their magazine anymore nor the "Section News" as well, why do they need to waste spectrum space broadcasting anything on HF??? You're correct in stating that that is the purpose of their Website to instantly disceminate pertinent Amateur Radio news. And I might add that the primary reason for eliminating the Contest results and section news is for the express purpose of garnering more revenues for the ARRL. Of course Mr. Haynie or one of his lackies might dispute that, but all that you have to do is peruse thru the magazine and there's sure-in-the -Hell alot more advertisements than there are construction projects and besides the vast majority of today's New HAMS don't give a "Tinker's Damn" about construction projects let's face it!!! 73, Jim PS, To preempt any detractors posting later on "Yes I still build individual electronics projects, but not as often as when I was a younger Ham since parts procurement for various projects can be a real Bugger!!! :-))) Reply to a comment by : W9WHE on 2004-02-16 KC4EOE writes: "I just renewed my ARRL membership. I guess that just cancelled out YOUR vote" Actually, it doesn't. ARRL is still down one member. Moreover, Net-net, ARRL is LOOSING memberships at such a rate, they won't even divulge the numbers. Don't think so? Look at the E ham survey, it shows: 14% of members will NOT renew. 4% of NON-members will join. That is a MORE THEN THREE TO ONE MARGIN. THAT'S A NET LOSS OF 10%. So according to your own logic, people that agree with me OVERWHELMINGLY cancell out you by a factor of more than three to one! W9WHE Supporting the ARRL boycott Reply to a comment by : KC4EOE on 2004-02-14 w9whe, I just renewed my ARRL membership. I guess that just cancelled out YOUR vote. I think this forum is about Glenn Baxter, NOT the ARRL. Stick to the subject or go back into your hole.

W9WHE	2004-02-16
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
KC4EOE writes: "I just renewed my ARRL membership. I guess that just cancelled out YOUR vote" Actually, it doesn't. ARRL is still down one member. Moreover, Net-net, ARRL is LOOSING memberships at such a rate, they won't even divulge the numbers. Don't think so? Look at the E ham survey, it shows: 14% of members will NOT renew. 4% of NON-members will join. That is a MORE THEN THREE TO ONE MARGIN. THAT'S A NET LOSS OF 10%. So according to your own logic, people that agree with me OVERWHELMINGLY cancell out you by a factor of more than three to one! W9WHE Supporting the ARRL boycott Reply to a comment by : KC4EOE on 2004-02-14 w9whe, I just renewed my ARRL membership. I guess that just cancelled out YOUR vote. I think this forum is about Glenn Baxter, NOT the ARRL. Stick to the subject or go back into your hole.

WO7T	2004-02-16
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
K1MAN uses the ARRL bulletins as justification for his own bulletins. FCC should move to stop both. With the internet the need for these fill-in bulletins (in between monthly issues of QST) has dimished. Go to QRZ.com or ARRL.org, and get the latest without broadcasting going on by K1MAN, or W1AW. 73 Mark Reply to a comment by : KA0MR on 2004-02-16 With the advent of instant access to information in our media world today there is excuse for broadcasters such a K1MAN and WAØRCR. These are not bulletins.We don't need any information the transmit it is useless drivel that only feeds their ego. What they do is entirely for their own self-consumption. W1AW Bulletin are just that bulletins. They are short lived. K1MAN and WAØRCR are nothing more than 2 guys that dream of being "real" broadcasters such as VOA or WABC etc. Hopefully Baxter eats a high fat diet and like others like him will die early. Bob Reply to a comment by : K1OU on 2004-02-15 W4MGY, As if Glenn Baxter had anything worthwhile to contribute to begin with. Reply to a comment by : W4MGY on 2004-02-15 W4MCO about sums it up. The internet with eHam, ARRL.org, etc, has replaced the need for K1MAN's so called 'broadcasts'. About 3 or 4 years ago at Dayton Hamvention, Riley Hollingsworth gave everyone the impression that something was finally going to be done with Glen Baxter. What happened? Baxter still likes to bash the ARRL with his ego trip. The IARN and the altruism he expouses for the paper orginization is all smoke and mirrors. The ARRL is still the only game in town and K1MAN has out lived his usefulness to ham radio.

KA0MR	2004-02-16
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
With the advent of instant access to information in our media world today there is excuse for broadcasters such a K1MAN and WAØRCR. These are not bulletins.We don't need any information the transmit it is useless drivel that only feeds their ego. What they do is entirely for their own self-consumption. W1AW Bulletin are just that bulletins. They are short lived. K1MAN and WAØRCR are nothing more than 2 guys that dream of being "real" broadcasters such as VOA or WABC etc. Hopefully Baxter eats a high fat diet and like others like him will die early. Bob Reply to a comment by : K1OU on 2004-02-15 W4MGY, As if Glenn Baxter had anything worthwhile to contribute to begin with. Reply to a comment by : W4MGY on 2004-02-15 W4MCO about sums it up. The internet with eHam, ARRL.org, etc, has replaced the need for K1MAN's so called 'broadcasts'. About 3 or 4 years ago at Dayton Hamvention, Riley Hollingsworth gave everyone the impression that something was finally going to be done with Glen Baxter. What happened? Baxter still likes to bash the ARRL with his ego trip. The IARN and the altruism he expouses for the paper orginization is all smoke and mirrors. The ARRL is still the only game in town and K1MAN has out lived his usefulness to ham radio.

K1OU	2004-02-15
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
W4MGY, As if Glenn Baxter had anything worthwhile to contribute to begin with. Reply to a comment by : W4MGY on 2004-02-15 W4MCO about sums it up. The internet with eHam, ARRL.org, etc, has replaced the need for K1MAN's so called 'broadcasts'. About 3 or 4 years ago at Dayton Hamvention, Riley Hollingsworth gave everyone the impression that something was finally going to be done with Glen Baxter. What happened? Baxter still likes to bash the ARRL with his ego trip. The IARN and the altruism he expouses for the paper orginization is all smoke and mirrors. The ARRL is still the only game in town and K1MAN has out lived his usefulness to ham radio.

W4MGY	2004-02-15
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
W4MCO about sums it up. The internet with eHam, ARRL.org, etc, has replaced the need for K1MAN's so called 'broadcasts'. About 3 or 4 years ago at Dayton Hamvention, Riley Hollingsworth gave everyone the impression that something was finally going to be done with Glen Baxter. What happened? Baxter still likes to bash the ARRL with his ego trip. The IARN and the altruism he expouses for the paper orginization is all smoke and mirrors. The ARRL is still the only game in town and K1MAN has out lived his usefulness to ham radio.

W4MCQ	2004-02-14
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I had written a letter to the FCC a few years back to complain about K1MAN & his 1-way broadcasting. I got a response from the FCC & they agreed with me 100%. But he's still up to his old tricks. How does he get away with this ??? This man is a very frustrated ARRL-wanabe. He seems to have way too much time & money & has nothing better to do. I find his so-called bulletins to be more of a nuisance than informative. There seems to be no stopping this sort of thing. His "broadcasts" are useless & the band-space he takes up should be used for 2-way communications only. To answer your question: NO !!!!!!!!!!!!

WB8NUT	2004-02-14
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
It's QRM and a waste of valuable electrons. Personally, I think it is illegal - nothing but broadcasting.

WB8UHZ	2004-02-14
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Not much of interest, but must say other than noticing the interference for the last several years I just tune past the signal. When I have tunned in much of what I heard belonged on the broadcast band and not in the ham bands. I really feel the guy is really making a fool out of himself. Is there really a K1MAN? What does this guy get out of what he is doing? How is this operation funded? tim

KC4EOE	2004-02-14
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
w9whe, I just renewed my ARRL membership. I guess that just cancelled out YOUR vote. I think this forum is about Glenn Baxter, NOT the ARRL. Stick to the subject or go back into your hole.

KC8WUC	2004-02-14
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I've heard the K1MAN bulletins on a few occasions and have found them as interesting and informative as the AMSAT pre-recorded broadcasts on Sunday evenings... not! Although I am into amateur satellite operation, I've found the broadcasts to be boring diatribes that seem to be poor efforts at self-edification. K1MAN is no different. If he wants to offer a service over the air waves, perhaps he should apply for a license in another service, such as the Marine bands, MF bands, or shortwave HF service where public correspondence and "bulletin boards" are encouraged. 73 Michael, KC8WUC

NA6M	2004-02-14
RE: K1MAN wants to be king of 14.275
W4UDX Wrote: "He flat-out told me it was to make sure that all hams would know that he (and/or IARN) has complete control of the frequency and can take control of it at any time for emergency communications, drills, broadcasts, etc.... so I ask him, "do you think that amateurs will not give up a frequency for an actual emergency"? He had no intelligent response, but droned on and on about how the IARN used that frequency during some post-earthquake communications in the past so now they kinda own it." They 'kinda' own it? Toad spit. Where in 47CFR 97 does it say one may lay claim as such? Reply to a comment by : W4UDX on 2004-02-12 I had a conversation with Baxter on 14.275 after one of his broadcasts, and I ask him why he insists on transmitting his bulletins there instaed of up above 14.350 (where very little DX is). He flat-out told me it was to make sure that all hams would know that he (and/or IARN) has complete control of the frequency and can take control of it at any time for emergency communications, drills, broadcasts, etc.... so I ask him, "do you think that amateurs will not give up a frequency for an actual emergency"? He had no intelligent response, but droned on and on about how the IARN used that frequency during some post-earthquake communications in the past so now they kinda own it. What may have started as a genuine interest in organized emergency communications has degenerated into a kind of anti-Hollingsworth, "I gonna broadcast all I want and you can't stop me" on-the-air rivalry. I feel sorry for him, he has real issues that only a professional shrink could help him with. I'll tell you this... he has no intention of discontinuing these so-called bulletins. So, unless they raid his station, seize his equipment, and send him to prison we are stuck with the QRM...

N1VLQ	2004-02-14
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
As there aren't that many active hams in Maine as it is, I'm embarassed to be from the same state as K1MAN. Unfortunatley, people get grouped together by association, and by the fact that I live in the same samll state as K1MAN, unfortunately I'm associated with him. Sigh. Fortunately, in the real world, there are many good, reasonable amateurs that live in Maine, and I'm proud to be associated with them. Reply to a comment by : K1EEA on 2004-02-13 If you go to K1MAN's website, you will find a page that advertises an Amateur Radio Technician Degree in Electronics. For $299.95, you can get a "degree" in electronics from his school. Part of the requirment for you do graduate is that you must "put or have an HF station on the air and make one or more contacts with the AARA Headquarters station". Isn't that implying that he is getting compensated for operating an amateur radio station, to talk to the "degree" candidate for completion of one of the "graduation" requirements, which is against the law? I assume that the AARA Headquarters station is his station at his home with him or one of his operators. Also, in order to get your "degree", you must become a life member of the AARA for $35. So, doesn't that mean that you are paying $334.95 for your "degree"? While I have never heard his "bulletins" or had any problem with them, in my opinion, it sounds like this guy is giving Amateur Radio a bad name. 73 DE K1EEA P.S.: I hope he doesn't sue me for quoting his web site!!!

K1EEA	2004-02-13
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
If you go to K1MAN's website, you will find a page that advertises an Amateur Radio Technician Degree in Electronics. For $299.95, you can get a "degree" in electronics from his school. Part of the requirment for you do graduate is that you must "put or have an HF station on the air and make one or more contacts with the AARA Headquarters station". Isn't that implying that he is getting compensated for operating an amateur radio station, to talk to the "degree" candidate for completion of one of the "graduation" requirements, which is against the law? I assume that the AARA Headquarters station is his station at his home with him or one of his operators. Also, in order to get your "degree", you must become a life member of the AARA for $35. So, doesn't that mean that you are paying $334.95 for your "degree"? While I have never heard his "bulletins" or had any problem with them, in my opinion, it sounds like this guy is giving Amateur Radio a bad name. 73 DE K1EEA P.S.: I hope he doesn't sue me for quoting his web site!!!

W0DKM	2004-02-13
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I myself, want to help improve Amateur Radio and make it enjoyable as possable for myself and other Hams! I see no value in the illegal broadcast. This broadcast is just a EGO trip for someone, and is a waste of that part of the band.

WA4MJF	2004-02-13
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Kraus, there is the small point of no control op present whenever the FCC visits K1MAN. Baxter is still trying to explain that, I think his string will run out soon. Give a guy enough and he'll hang himself. 73 de Ronnie Reply to a comment by : KC4ZGP on 2004-02-13 Your question: are the K1MAN bulletins useful? Uh let's see I have no use for basketball so get rid of it. I have no use for motorcycles so get rid of them I have no use for... K1MAN is operating legally as anyone else so said the FCC to a gentleman in Britain. See you all on PSK31, 14.070MHZ this weekend. I have use for PSK31 so keep it. Kraus

WB5OAU	2004-02-13
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
The bulletins ARE useful...everyone needs a frequency to tune up on, and K1MAN kindly provides this. John (Just kidding, of course.....)

W6TH	2004-02-13
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
K1MAN is operating legally, leave him alone. Publicity good or bad is publicity Those that don't like him are the ones he steps on, you know their toes, say again, their toes. Although I have never heard him broadcast, he may have some truth that most cannot bare. We all can't be winners, there are even times when I lose, but I can take it, good or bad. How about you Fred? Now all behave or mommy won't bake those chocolate cookies for you. .: Reply to a comment by : KC4ZGP on 2004-02-13 Your question: are the K1MAN bulletins useful? Uh let's see I have no use for basketball so get rid of it. I have no use for motorcycles so get rid of them I have no use for... K1MAN is operating legally as anyone else so said the FCC to a gentleman in Britain. See you all on PSK31, 14.070MHZ this weekend. I have use for PSK31 so keep it. Kraus

KC4ZGP	2004-02-13
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Your question: are the K1MAN bulletins useful? Uh let's see I have no use for basketball so get rid of it. I have no use for motorcycles so get rid of them I have no use for... K1MAN is operating legally as anyone else so said the FCC to a gentleman in Britain. See you all on PSK31, 14.070MHZ this weekend. I have use for PSK31 so keep it. Kraus

W8BBM	2004-02-13
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
There is No Value in the K1MAN bulletins. It is void of content and takes up spectrum space. W8BBM

KC4ZGP	2004-02-13
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I listened last night to the K1MAN station for the first time ever. I must say the broadcast is refreshing and far more diverse and interesting than the American Radio Relay League's (A.R.R.L) bulletins. The A.R.R.L broadcasts with the attitude, "Since we're the (self-appointed) representatives of Ham Radio, all will listen." Years ago, each time I readied to listen to A.R.R.L. bulletins, never have I heard them ask, "Is the frequency busy?" They've just popped onto the air and sometimes interferring with communications already in progress and that, pay attention to the next part everyone, IS CRIMINAL! Interference whether intentionally or unintentionally caused IS STILL CRIMINAL! Since A.R.R.L. is still on the air, they've not been cited for interferring because someone paid someone some money. And members who 'blindly' support the A.R.R.L. are just that "BLIND"; a bunch of political zombies. Finally, nowhere is it written ham radio traffic must be ham radio related. The rules do say "thall shalt not cuss nor make money whilst using ham radio frequencies." So K1MAN, I'm glad wide-thinking folks like you and I exist. See you'all on 14.070MHz, PSK31 this weekend February 14th through the 16th, 2004. Kraus/KC4ZGP

K4IA	2004-02-13
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
They are garbage and a disgrace. But that is not the worst of it. We don't have the right to censor what is said. We can expect that a station be operated in accord with good operating practices - which it is NOT. The broadcasts are intentional QRM that violate every expectation of good operating as defined by our self-imposed rules and those mandated by the FCC. I am so glad I know code. Dust off your key and get away from this Lid.

K1MKF	2004-02-13
Get rid of all broadcasts
I think all broadcasting, including the ARRL bulletins, should be banned from HF phone. I'm willing to allow CW or RTTY broadcasts as long as they are short in duration and are in response to emergency situations. My opinion!!!!!

K6BBC	2004-02-13
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Anybody remember WA6GVG? Sorry, never heard 0f K1MAN. Perhaps his signal does not reach the west coast. But, if he has so many hams upset, he must have something interesting to say. K6BBC Reply to a comment by : K8DXX on 2004-02-12 I have found this guy truly "in the way" on 160. Why does he stick around with the same act that generates so much adverse press. A credible alternative to The League he is not. He must be very self-absorbed.

K8DXX	2004-02-12
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I have found this guy truly "in the way" on 160. Why does he stick around with the same act that generates so much adverse press. A credible alternative to The League he is not. He must be very self-absorbed.

W1GFD	2004-02-12
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
This is just my two cents worth but if this moron wants to be a broadcaster then why doesn’t he just apply for a short wave broadcasting license and get the heck off the ham bands. Reply to a comment by : WY3X on 2004-02-12 We used to have a productive net on 3.975 around 10 years ago. Just good conversation and great times enjoying talking to each other. I even put the frequency on my QSL cards as a way to tell folks where they could locate me. Then K1MAN chose our frequency for his broadcasts and ruined it for everybody! I actually heard the voice of someone I know during one of his broadcasts plugging an advertisement for K1MAN! I used to presume my acquaintance was reasonably intelligent and had some respect for him at one time. How does the old saying go? Best to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you're an idiot than open your mouth and remove all doubt! Reply to a comment by : WB2GOF on 2004-02-12 How can this moron ask for donations? Is he a non-profit organization? Has he filed paperwork as such?

WY3X	2004-02-12
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
We used to have a productive net on 3.975 around 10 years ago. Just good conversation and great times enjoying talking to each other. I even put the frequency on my QSL cards as a way to tell folks where they could locate me. Then K1MAN chose our frequency for his broadcasts and ruined it for everybody! I actually heard the voice of someone I know during one of his broadcasts plugging an advertisement for K1MAN! I used to presume my acquaintance was reasonably intelligent and had some respect for him at one time. How does the old saying go? Best to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you're an idiot than open your mouth and remove all doubt! Reply to a comment by : WB2GOF on 2004-02-12 How can this moron ask for donations? Is he a non-profit organization? Has he filed paperwork as such?

WB2GOF	2004-02-12
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
How can this moron ask for donations? Is he a non-profit organization? Has he filed paperwork as such?

W4UDX	2004-02-12
RE: K1MAN wants to be king of 14.275
> had a conversation with Baxter on 14.275 after one of his broadcasts, and I ask him why he insists on transmitting his bulletins there instead of up above 14.350 (where very little DX is). OOPS - meant to say 14.300! Reply to a comment by : W4UDX on 2004-02-12 I had a conversation with Baxter on 14.275 after one of his broadcasts, and I ask him why he insists on transmitting his bulletins there instaed of up above 14.350 (where very little DX is). He flat-out told me it was to make sure that all hams would know that he (and/or IARN) has complete control of the frequency and can take control of it at any time for emergency communications, drills, broadcasts, etc.... so I ask him, "do you think that amateurs will not give up a frequency for an actual emergency"? He had no intelligent response, but droned on and on about how the IARN used that frequency during some post-earthquake communications in the past so now they kinda own it. What may have started as a genuine interest in organized emergency communications has degenerated into a kind of anti-Hollingsworth, "I gonna broadcast all I want and you can't stop me" on-the-air rivalry. I feel sorry for him, he has real issues that only a professional shrink could help him with. I'll tell you this... he has no intention of discontinuing these so-called bulletins. So, unless they raid his station, seize his equipment, and send him to prison we are stuck with the QRM...

W4UDX	2004-02-12
K1MAN wants to be king of 14.275
I had a conversation with Baxter on 14.275 after one of his broadcasts, and I ask him why he insists on transmitting his bulletins there instaed of up above 14.350 (where very little DX is). He flat-out told me it was to make sure that all hams would know that he (and/or IARN) has complete control of the frequency and can take control of it at any time for emergency communications, drills, broadcasts, etc.... so I ask him, "do you think that amateurs will not give up a frequency for an actual emergency"? He had no intelligent response, but droned on and on about how the IARN used that frequency during some post-earthquake communications in the past so now they kinda own it. What may have started as a genuine interest in organized emergency communications has degenerated into a kind of anti-Hollingsworth, "I gonna broadcast all I want and you can't stop me" on-the-air rivalry. I feel sorry for him, he has real issues that only a professional shrink could help him with. I'll tell you this... he has no intention of discontinuing these so-called bulletins. So, unless they raid his station, seize his equipment, and send him to prison we are stuck with the QRM...

W4TDX	2004-02-12
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
K1MAN is a blatant broadcaster and should be dealt with as such by the FCC.

AD6WL	2004-02-12
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I have never heard the K1MAN broadcast before. Do they transmit a CW bulletin? Reply to a comment by : G0GQK on 2004-02-12 I'm pleased we don't have a Radio Amateur Education Service in Europe, its not surprising that you fella's are always mailing gripes.

G0GQK	2004-02-12
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I'm pleased we don't have a Radio Amateur Education Service in Europe, its not surprising that you fella's are always mailing gripes.

W9WHE	2004-02-12
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Just wait until ALL of the no-code 11 meter guys get their HF priveleges. The "Baxter" problem will multiply. They will bring their reverbs and "colorful language" to HF and will make Baxter seem almost intelligent. Thank you ARRL! W9WHE Supporting the ARRL boycott Reply to a comment by : K7VO on 2004-02-12 WB8MYV: Six is quite active where I live. We don't need the kind of QRM a K1MAN broadcast would cause. Thanks, but no thanks. Six meter ops don't want him either. 73, Caity K7VO Reply to a comment by : WB8YMV on 2004-02-11 I Think Mr. Baxter's amateur license should be modified to only allow him to transmit on six meters

W0TLO	2004-02-12
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
What about WA0RCR??? Dosen't he also do about the same thing on 160 meters? I am not aware of any complaints about his bulletin broadcasts.

NC5C	2004-02-12
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
He is one of a small handful that are two bricks shy of a full load. Reply to a comment by : W4WLZ on 2004-02-12 Well gentleman, if he were in violation, Raliegh Hollingsworth would be more than glad to proscecute him to the fullest extent of the law.. So that speaks of itself. As far as the value of the information he broadcasts, I have heard a lot worse on 75 and the foul language isn't a problem on his transmissions.. Some of the poor quality conversations between some people make me wonder how they got their license. I hope this is still the good old US of A. A country where we still have the "right of free speech" or has this changed too...Why can the ARRL transmit bulletins and no one else can, where does this come up in part 97 of the rules.Is it fair that only one organization has an exception to the rules... where is that written in part 97 of the rules.. Try and think fairly and not just a gut reaction, because one or two people have a vendetta against K1MAN,, Sincerly,, W4WLZ

K7VO	2004-02-12
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
WB8MYV: Six is quite active where I live. We don't need the kind of QRM a K1MAN broadcast would cause. Thanks, but no thanks. Six meter ops don't want him either. 73, Caity K7VO Reply to a comment by : WB8YMV on 2004-02-11 I Think Mr. Baxter's amateur license should be modified to only allow him to transmit on six meters

W4WLZ	2004-02-12
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Well gentleman, if he were in violation, Raliegh Hollingsworth would be more than glad to proscecute him to the fullest extent of the law.. So that speaks of itself. As far as the value of the information he broadcasts, I have heard a lot worse on 75 and the foul language isn't a problem on his transmissions.. Some of the poor quality conversations between some people make me wonder how they got their license. I hope this is still the good old US of A. A country where we still have the "right of free speech" or has this changed too...Why can the ARRL transmit bulletins and no one else can, where does this come up in part 97 of the rules.Is it fair that only one organization has an exception to the rules... where is that written in part 97 of the rules.. Try and think fairly and not just a gut reaction, because one or two people have a vendetta against K1MAN,, Sincerly,, W4WLZ

KD2E	2004-02-12
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I am always amazed how many things 'active' hams are not aware of. ie; Beware of MFJ, and K1MAN has a short between the headsets. Common knowledge for years!!

W9WHE	2004-02-12
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
KE2IV writes: "Again another eHam posting permitting the most intolerant hams (or wannabes) to froth at the mouth". Liberal hipocracy. If you agree with a liberal...then you are a wise and "tolerant" person. But....if you disagree, then you are mean-spirited "intolarant". 1) His audio stinks; 2) He pushes his own biased adjenda; 3) He comes up over ongoing QSOs. EGO BROADCASTING SHOULD BE ILLEGAL! W9WHE Proud to have CANCELLED my ARRL membership. Reply to a comment by : KE2IV on 2004-02-11 Again another eHam posting permitting the most intolerant hams (or wannabes) to froth at the mouth. I would hate to be the innocent accused facing a jury of these peers! What an intolerant and hateful grouping these folks are! I have no problem with transmissions from K1MAN even though I am in total disagreement with virtually everything he has to say! [eg. I am a League life member.] But, as any real American would put it: I will defend his right to say what he thinks provided he is in compliance with the requirements of his license. To read the comments here is to really wonder about ham radio operators as Americans who are supposed to respect individual rights, free speech and press etc. etc. K1MAN is just another litmus test for our freedom. George KE2IV Reply to a comment by : AA3VD on 2004-02-11 If he wants to badmouth the League, fine. It's his privilege. But he abuses all ham's privileges with his broadcasts on the spectrum shared by all hams, spectrum which is NOT authorized for broadcasts. Yes, W1AW broadcasts, but does so to provide useful info to the community, not to pursue a personal vendetta or for commercial gain. He ought to lose his ticket. Sam AA3VD Reply to a comment by : AC5UP on 2004-02-11 Worse than QRM... It's vanity QRM! Reply to a comment by : K3GI on 2004-02-11 QRM

KD5UJX	2004-02-12
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I have no problem with K1MAN's broadcasts being on the air. I DO have a problem with UN-MANED station operation. You MUST LISTEN BEFORE YOU TRANSMIT! When this guy just flips the switch and dumps on top of an exsisting QSO, he is in violation of part 97 rules. BTW, when will he ever update his grade school website? Reply to a comment by : AB9GO on 2004-02-12 Same info over and over and over................... If he would produce a different and relevant program each day, then it might be of some use. Reply to a comment by : W2MC on 2004-02-12 Poor signal, poor audio, self-promoting useless information. QRM for sure. Jon W2MC

AB9GO	2004-02-12
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Same info over and over and over................... If he would produce a different and relevant program each day, then it might be of some use. Reply to a comment by : W2MC on 2004-02-12 Poor signal, poor audio, self-promoting useless information. QRM for sure. Jon W2MC

K0RGR	2004-02-12
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Yes, he has a perfect right to his opinions, and to share it with others, but by broadcasting on the HF bands? No... and this crosses the line from 'bulletin' to broadcasting. Part 97 needs to be tightened up to eliminate 'Voice of America' wannabees of all stripes. At least, there should be limits on the duration of such bulletins on HF. I do see a difference between doing this on the HF bands, and doing it on an otherwise dead repeater. I used to enjoy the RAIN report, and still listen to its descendents. That information is often useful. In this vicinity, the pre-recorded information is used as a set up for a popular local net on a high level repeater.

W2MC	2004-02-12
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Poor signal, poor audio, self-promoting useless information. QRM for sure. Jon W2MC

KB1HVS	2004-02-12
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Just what this jerk needs. A thread all about him and his one way transmissions. When was the last time this" MAN "had a QSO with another station? He does not need any kind of publicity good or bad. It just feeds his ego.He is not a real amature. I hear and read about how much everyone is worried about how bad things will get when the code gets dropped.Well bad is here now. Reply to a comment by : VK6NU on 2004-02-12 Never having heard them I can't say too much about the bulletins. I looked up K1MAN on QRZ.com and linked to the website. I have to say these guys have big EGO'S and sometimes wonder if its just to get their names in the print media that keeps them going. Some of the operations seem close to illegal if nothing else. Maybe there is benefit to these communities but it makes you wonder what the real agenda is.

VK6NU	2004-02-12
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Never having heard them I can't say too much about the bulletins. I looked up K1MAN on QRZ.com and linked to the website. I have to say these guys have big EGO'S and sometimes wonder if its just to get their names in the print media that keeps them going. Some of the operations seem close to illegal if nothing else. Maybe there is benefit to these communities but it makes you wonder what the real agenda is.

RobertKoernerExAE7G	2004-02-11
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
A crank phone call on the air waves. Bob Reply to a comment by : KE2IV on 2004-02-11 Again another eHam posting permitting the most intolerant hams (or wannabes) to froth at the mouth. I would hate to be the innocent accused facing a jury of these peers! What an intolerant and hateful grouping these folks are! I have no problem with transmissions from K1MAN even though I am in total disagreement with virtually everything he has to say! [eg. I am a League life member.] But, as any real American would put it: I will defend his right to say what he thinks provided he is in compliance with the requirements of his license. To read the comments here is to really wonder about ham radio operators as Americans who are supposed to respect individual rights, free speech and press etc. etc. K1MAN is just another litmus test for our freedom. George KE2IV Reply to a comment by : AA3VD on 2004-02-11 If he wants to badmouth the League, fine. It's his privilege. But he abuses all ham's privileges with his broadcasts on the spectrum shared by all hams, spectrum which is NOT authorized for broadcasts. Yes, W1AW broadcasts, but does so to provide useful info to the community, not to pursue a personal vendetta or for commercial gain. He ought to lose his ticket. Sam AA3VD Reply to a comment by : AC5UP on 2004-02-11 Worse than QRM... It's vanity QRM! Reply to a comment by : K3GI on 2004-02-11 QRM

W8VKD	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
He's a LID with poor audio. QRM for sure

KE2IV	2004-02-11
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Again another eHam posting permitting the most intolerant hams (or wannabes) to froth at the mouth. I would hate to be the innocent accused facing a jury of these peers! What an intolerant and hateful grouping these folks are! I have no problem with transmissions from K1MAN even though I am in total disagreement with virtually everything he has to say! [eg. I am a League life member.] But, as any real American would put it: I will defend his right to say what he thinks provided he is in compliance with the requirements of his license. To read the comments here is to really wonder about ham radio operators as Americans who are supposed to respect individual rights, free speech and press etc. etc. K1MAN is just another litmus test for our freedom. George KE2IV Reply to a comment by : AA3VD on 2004-02-11 If he wants to badmouth the League, fine. It's his privilege. But he abuses all ham's privileges with his broadcasts on the spectrum shared by all hams, spectrum which is NOT authorized for broadcasts. Yes, W1AW broadcasts, but does so to provide useful info to the community, not to pursue a personal vendetta or for commercial gain. He ought to lose his ticket. Sam AA3VD Reply to a comment by : AC5UP on 2004-02-11 Worse than QRM... It's vanity QRM! Reply to a comment by : K3GI on 2004-02-11 QRM

AA3VD	2004-02-11
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
If he wants to badmouth the League, fine. It's his privilege. But he abuses all ham's privileges with his broadcasts on the spectrum shared by all hams, spectrum which is NOT authorized for broadcasts. Yes, W1AW broadcasts, but does so to provide useful info to the community, not to pursue a personal vendetta or for commercial gain. He ought to lose his ticket. Sam AA3VD Reply to a comment by : AC5UP on 2004-02-11 Worse than QRM... It's vanity QRM! Reply to a comment by : K3GI on 2004-02-11 QRM

AC5UP	2004-02-11
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Worse than QRM... It's vanity QRM! Reply to a comment by : K3GI on 2004-02-11 QRM

K3GI	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
QRM

KX2S	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
This guy has been providing QRM for many years. He has also had ongoing battles with the FCC. Guess he has figured out how to beat them. He is still on the air causing QRM.

AA3RR	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Bernie, Bernie, Bernie... What a mess you've caused. Of course the guys an idiot! He's a couple pallets short of a full load. How you been? Got the wheels off the double wide yet? Wanna try a QSO? Bob/AA3RR

KG7DX	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Absolutely not.. what a 24ct. Gold-plated CROCK! Why the FCC hasn't shut this Bozo down years ago is far beyond me. K1MAN stands as a testament to tolerance, but that's about all. End it, the sooner the better. Just shoot it like the crippled horse it is.

W5EEX	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Useless QRM just occupying bandwidth for no good reason. Someone should suggest he convert his "bulletin" to CW, then those who are trying to learn or improve their CW skills could have another source of practice CW........and those who can't copy CW will not have missed a darn thing. 73

W9RPE	2004-02-11
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I get the strange feeling that the IARN is Amateur Radios answer to a dysfunctional state militia!!! Reply to a comment by : W9WHE on 2004-02-11 Useful to feed Baxter's HUGE EGO! Reply to a comment by : KG6AMW on 2004-02-11 What a laugh. Useful for what?

W9WHE	2004-02-11
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Useful to feed Baxter's HUGE EGO! Reply to a comment by : KG6AMW on 2004-02-11 What a laugh. Useful for what?

W9WHE	2004-02-11
RE: FCC regs on one-way transmissions
No. He is a complete embarrasment. Broadcasting is INCONSISTENT with the purpouse of amateur radio and should be OUTLAWED. And that includes ARRL broadcasting. W9WHE Supporting the ARRL boycott. Reply to a comment by : KB3JLZ on 2004-02-11 I've heard this guy even before I was a Ham. And hear him quite often when I try to listen in on the UFO net. I wonder sometimes if the amatuer community would be better served if HE QSY'd up to say 27.555 He can hang out with the rest of the freebanders and be there voice. The Freeband radio network. Miles a head when moments count. Yawn. Really am getting tired of him. Reply to a comment by : AA6E on 2004-02-11 The relevant parts of Part 97: §97.111(b) In addition to one-way transmissions specifically authorized elsewhere in this Part, an amateur station may transmit the following types of one-way communications: ... (6) Transmissions necessary to disseminate information bulletins; -------------- And there is also §97.101 General standards. ... (d) No amateur operator shall willfully or maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio communication or signal. ---------- All in all, the rules are pretty vague about who can do what when it comes to broadcasting "bulletins". Would you want the FCC to prohibit all one-way traffic? If not, it's going to be a community issue, and we are at the mercy of the weakest links out there. Fortunately, hams are mostly happy and well adjusted people. Right? :-) 73, Martin

KE4ZHN	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Nothing but useless and obnoxious QRM.

WPE9JRL	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
The "Bulletins" are pure fluff, garbage, useless dribble, intentional QRM........It is too bad that the precious (and often too narrow) AM Window is selected as the target frequency for this nonsense.......K1MAN should have had his license revoked when the infamous "no control operator" violation was discovered years ago........If any one of us would have done such a thing, we would be fined or jailed. Somehow this idiot seems to get away with murder. I don't get it.

K2WH	2004-02-11
RE: K1MAN KEEP GOING - DONT LET THEM STOP YOU.
Talk about commercialism, K1MAN site even offers credit cards??? K2WH Reply to a comment by : WA4MJF on 2004-02-11 Well one big difference between W1AW and K1MAN is W1AW has control ops on duty when on the air. As I recall that is one of the beefs the FCC has with Baxter. It seems the FCC personnel visited the station, on more than one occasion, when it was on the air and no one was around. Baxter is supposed to be providing the FCC with the control scheme and names of the control ops. I think he has not been diligent in replying. Justice is not always swift, but I think it will come eventually. 73 de Ronnie PS Another big difference is W1AW Bulletins are short and to the point and never on more than a few minutes or so. K1MAN goes on and on and on and as I understand does call ins and a lotta stuff besides reading bulletins. Reply to a comment by : K2WH on 2004-02-11 No! I do not believe K1MAN even exists. No one has ever seen his station, and all his broadcasts are recorded. No one has ever seen him personnally. I believe K1MAN is a machine that cannot be unplugged. K2WH Reply to a comment by : TOASTY on 2004-02-11 he's doing nothing illegal, what's the problem? i still cant figure out why so many hams are such hypocrites. Reply to a comment by : D0RK on 2004-02-11 Gordon Btard's Bullshins are a waste of spectrum. He is the master of deliberate QRM...

WA4MJF	2004-02-11
RE: K1MAN KEEP GOING - DONT LET THEM STOP YOU.
Well one big difference between W1AW and K1MAN is W1AW has control ops on duty when on the air. As I recall that is one of the beefs the FCC has with Baxter. It seems the FCC personnel visited the station, on more than one occasion, when it was on the air and no one was around. Baxter is supposed to be providing the FCC with the control scheme and names of the control ops. I think he has not been diligent in replying. Justice is not always swift, but I think it will come eventually. 73 de Ronnie PS Another big difference is W1AW Bulletins are short and to the point and never on more than a few minutes or so. K1MAN goes on and on and on and as I understand does call ins and a lotta stuff besides reading bulletins. Reply to a comment by : K2WH on 2004-02-11 No! I do not believe K1MAN even exists. No one has ever seen his station, and all his broadcasts are recorded. No one has ever seen him personnally. I believe K1MAN is a machine that cannot be unplugged. K2WH Reply to a comment by : TOASTY on 2004-02-11 he's doing nothing illegal, what's the problem? i still cant figure out why so many hams are such hypocrites. Reply to a comment by : D0RK on 2004-02-11 Gordon Btard's Bullshins are a waste of spectrum. He is the master of deliberate QRM...

K2WH	2004-02-11
RE: K1MAN KEEP GOING - DONT LET THEM STOP YOU.
No! I do not believe K1MAN even exists. No one has ever seen his station, and all his broadcasts are recorded. No one has ever seen him personnally. I believe K1MAN is a machine that cannot be unplugged. K2WH Reply to a comment by : TOASTY on 2004-02-11 he's doing nothing illegal, what's the problem? i still cant figure out why so many hams are such hypocrites. Reply to a comment by : D0RK on 2004-02-11 Gordon Btard's Bullshins are a waste of spectrum. He is the master of deliberate QRM...

KC8VWM	2004-02-11
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
>>>Why not have every ham start a 'news bulletin' service? <<< Interesting... Isn't that what happens when a repeater throws out pre-recorded "announcements" over the air? On January 29, 2002 - Mr. Baxter was told the following by the FCC: Quote: "Simply put, to the extent that you start your transmissions on top of ongoing communications of other amateur service stations, you will be engaging in deliberate interference, in violation of Section 97.101 of the Commission's rules. No amateur service frequency is assigned for the exclusive use of any station. Your publishing an intended transmission schedule does not exempt you from that rule." End Quote Section 97.113(b) of the Amateur service rules prohibits amateur station from engaging in any form of "broadcasting" However, Certain one-way transmissions, such as information bulletins, are allowed as specified in the rules. Interesting is Section 97.109 which explains, only stations specifically designated in Part 97, such as a space, repeater, beacon or auxiliary station, may be controlled automatically. Note that there is no specific provision in Part 97 that allows an Amateur station transmitting information bulletins to be automatically controlled. Query:> Therefore, may we conclude that "announcements" that are thrown out at specific intervals in the middle of, and in most cases during peoples conversations on local repeaters; are in effect the same kind of QRM or "scheduled" transmissions as when W1AW throws the switch on in the middle of someone's QSO on any given HF frequency? Do these "scheduled" repeater announcements fall under the same catagory as W1AW bulletins? Your thoughts.... Reply to a comment by : N9AVY on 2004-02-11 When KA4KOE does "Bad Electrical Dudes" this guy will certainly be on the list. Jerry N9AVY

TOASTY	2004-02-11
K1MAN KEEP GOING - DONT LET THEM STOP YOU.
he's doing nothing illegal, what's the problem? i still cant figure out why so many hams are such hypocrites. Reply to a comment by : D0RK on 2004-02-11 Gordon Btard's Bullshins are a waste of spectrum. He is the master of deliberate QRM...

D0RK	2004-02-11
K1MAN = Giant Lid
Gordon Btard's Bullshins are a waste of spectrum. He is the master of deliberate QRM...

W4CNG	2004-02-11
RE: Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
NO, they are plain garbage, and someone in Washington needs to take it to the dump...... Reply to a comment by : W7MD on 2004-02-11 Part of the reason that K1MAN gets away with it is that he is QRMing the AM Window, removing about 1/3 of it from use. If he did the same thing in SSB mode on 3.795, the rest of the ham community would be up in arms about the problem.

W7MD	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Part of the reason that K1MAN gets away with it is that he is QRMing the AM Window, removing about 1/3 of it from use. If he did the same thing in SSB mode on 3.795, the rest of the ham community would be up in arms about the problem.

K8SWL	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I would describe a bulletin that a bulletin station might transmit as something timely, current and newsworthy. Most of what I've heard on K1MAN has been old interviews with Wayne Green, conversations with WB2OTK etc. Hardly current and relivant to a bulletin service. Also a bulletin service shoudn't go on for hours. In 10 or 15 minutes one can provide information on about any time sensitive issue. If more time is needed, the operator could direct listeners to a web page for more information. -------------------------------------------------- There I've tried the logical approach to the K1MAN thing. Now how do I really feel? His operations are nothing but a zit on the face of radio!

N8XD	2004-02-11
Interesting!
I think the "K1MAN" bulletins are interesting, sometimes commical, but definately worthy of a little spectrum. In the U.S., an alternate "minority" point of view is always permitted. I may not agree with many things he says, but I'm really glad that he has the right to say them. If I remember right, the frequencies he uses are either on or right next to the frequencies that the ARRL broadcasts use. I don't recall the ARRL changing frequencies to avoid QSO's in progress. And he has a schedule like the ARRL. So what's the big deal? You know he's broadcasting there, you know what times -- if you keep comming back to the same frequency at the same time just so you can be interferred with -- you're the one that's interferring. doh! Best Wishes, Keith (N8XD)

WA2MZT	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Glenn Baxter is (you fill in the blank) If I was a US Marshal, I would have hime arrested on charges of threatening a federal official as on his web page he has a picture of him and his pet tiger Layonda withe the caption "We'll both be waiting for Riley when he comes". Does this mean that he will have the tiger attack ANY FCC official that attempts, as a representitive of the fedral government,to inspect his station? That animal looks dangerous and maybe we could get him on charges of illegal animal bording or something.

W3JJH	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
If I were you, I'd send copies of the email exchange with K1MAN to Riley Hollingsworth at the FCC (rholling@fcc.gov) along with a cover note explaining what happened and when. Stick to the facts. It may be another piece of evidence that Riley can use to get this lid of the bands.

W8VVE	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Could someone post the freq(s) and time(s) so I can listen to these bulletins? Tks....Sam W8VVE

WB2WIK	2004-02-11
It's QRM
QRM. But I don't have to listen to it, or be bothered by it, so I don't, and I'm not. My antennas are all tuned for lower in the bands than that, anyway... Reply to a comment by : AA6E on 2004-02-11 The relevant parts of Part 97: §97.111(b) In addition to one-way transmissions specifically authorized elsewhere in this Part, an amateur station may transmit the following types of one-way communications: ... (6) Transmissions necessary to disseminate information bulletins; -------------- And there is also §97.101 General standards. ... (d) No amateur operator shall willfully or maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio communication or signal. ---------- All in all, the rules are pretty vague about who can do what when it comes to broadcasting "bulletins". Would you want the FCC to prohibit all one-way traffic? If not, it's going to be a community issue, and we are at the mercy of the weakest links out there. Fortunately, hams are mostly happy and well adjusted people. Right? :-) 73, Martin

W3UTD	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I've managed to avoid the broadcasts mostly, but I must agree with one comment: My 7 year old daughter's first website at school was more professional looking than K1MAN's!!!!

K8MR	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
They could be useful is BPL were to come to Belgrade Lakes, Maine. Otherwise, no.

N9AVY	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
When KA4KOE does "Bad Electrical Dudes" this guy will certainly be on the list. Jerry N9AVY

N9AVY	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
When KA4KOE does "Bad Electrical Dudes" this guy will certainly be on the list. Jerry N9AVY

N9AVY	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
When KA4KOE does "Bad Electrical Dudes" this guy will certainly be on the list. Jerry N9AVY

KB3JLZ	2004-02-11
RE: FCC regs on one-way transmissions
I've heard this guy even before I was a Ham. And hear him quite often when I try to listen in on the UFO net. I wonder sometimes if the amatuer community would be better served if HE QSY'd up to say 27.555 He can hang out with the rest of the freebanders and be there voice. The Freeband radio network. Miles a head when moments count. Yawn. Really am getting tired of him. Reply to a comment by : AA6E on 2004-02-11 The relevant parts of Part 97: §97.111(b) In addition to one-way transmissions specifically authorized elsewhere in this Part, an amateur station may transmit the following types of one-way communications: ... (6) Transmissions necessary to disseminate information bulletins; -------------- And there is also §97.101 General standards. ... (d) No amateur operator shall willfully or maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio communication or signal. ---------- All in all, the rules are pretty vague about who can do what when it comes to broadcasting "bulletins". Would you want the FCC to prohibit all one-way traffic? If not, it's going to be a community issue, and we are at the mercy of the weakest links out there. Fortunately, hams are mostly happy and well adjusted people. Right? :-) 73, Martin

KB9WQJ	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
They're QRM, period.

AA6E	2004-02-11
FCC regs on one-way transmissions
The relevant parts of Part 97: §97.111(b) In addition to one-way transmissions specifically authorized elsewhere in this Part, an amateur station may transmit the following types of one-way communications: ... (6) Transmissions necessary to disseminate information bulletins; -------------- And there is also §97.101 General standards. ... (d) No amateur operator shall willfully or maliciously interfere with or cause interference to any radio communication or signal. ---------- All in all, the rules are pretty vague about who can do what when it comes to broadcasting "bulletins". Would you want the FCC to prohibit all one-way traffic? If not, it's going to be a community issue, and we are at the mercy of the weakest links out there. Fortunately, hams are mostly happy and well adjusted people. Right? :-) 73, Martin

WB2AMU	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
To WB8YMV: No, Please keep Mr. Baxter's broadcasts off of Six Meters....it is a great band with mostly good operators...we don't need this!

KG6AMW	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
What a laugh. Useful for what?

KT0DD	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
This nitwit has been intentionally interfering with the 3.977 western states S.A.T.E.R.N. net for several months. There has been lots of documentation and correspondence with Riley, but he has yet to do anything about it. What's the Holdup Riley? K1MAN doesn't listen to see if the frequency is occupied, he just throws the switch. I've heard he doesn't even use a reciever, just a transmitter. This guy needs his license revoked! 73.

N8WCE	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I think it's obvious to the casual observer than K1MAN has a real problem with the ARRL. I also must say that when I've fallen across the Broadcasts on the air, that Icould have done without hearing them. I guess the real question is, can you let the ARRL do it but not anyone else? Clearly, if every ham (or even a large number of us), decided to start up our own Broadcast, something would have to be done. This is the problem with doing something just because you have the right to. I've seen this problem at work, and in everyday life. Everything goes along just fine as long as only 1 or 2 are doing it, but when everyone decides to jump into the fray, someones hand (the FCC in this case), gets forced. You should never do anything just because you can. Do it because you really want to, or because you really believe it's needed or useful. But never just because you can.

N9AVY	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
Think I may have listened to K1MAN 'Bull-etins" a couple of times. Went away thinking about quote from Shakespeare " ... full of the sound and fury, signifying nothing ...". Jerry N9AVY

LNXAUTHOR	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
- pretty scary to me... - there are also a number of hams who seem to have fallen in love with their own voices on the air and drone on and on and on and on about voice quality (theirs)... some of these boneheads are the same hams who use 1KW when 100W would do, tune up on frequency without listening first (or asking if the frequency is in use)... unfortunately, par for the course nowadays... - but hey, if the FCC wants to let these folks do thier thing... - i have an idea: Why not have every ham start a 'news bulletin' service? then you could have contests to see who could get on the air in-between 'broadcasts,' and points would be awarded for those who manage to exchange any information... - btw, i've visited K1MAN's web site... besides poor HTML design, and thinly veiled links to commercial interests, the site offers little in the way of useful information... - i have to agree with some of the other posters here... a thorough review of any current medication schedule and a commitment to consider a regimen of mental health therapy might seem warranted in this case... especially to those of us who exhibit 'normative' behavior (off or on the air)...

KC7APQ	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I had never heard of him before, so I checked out his web site. This guy has issues. Here is a VERY small part of an "editorial": "....these three hams have been reportedly and illegally encouraged by Riley Hollingsworth, K4ZDH, of the FCC, to intentionally interfere with K1MAN transmissions. This is an alleged felony." Since when is it a felony to interfere with another hams transmission. Not that I condone intentional interference, but I didn't think it was a felony. I hope I don't get sued for copying part of his editorial and posting it here. I wonder if that's a felony?

WB8YMV	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
I Think Mr. Baxter's amateur license should be modified to only allow him to transmit on six meters

KZ1X	2004-02-11
Are K1MAN Bulletins Useful?
My take has always been that Baxter is one beer short of a six-pack, has a beef with the League, and so exercises his "right" to broadcast just like "they" do. W1AW is allowed to "broadcast" and there is a Part 97 clause that so notes it. It applies to K1MAN too, umm, technically. We have Glenn, Fred W5YI, Wayne W2NSD, and several other very colorful folks in our hobby. I hear Herb Schoenbaum is back on the air. Rich Measures and Ton Rauch can sure duke it out about amplifier parasitics, Steve W2ML is in-and-out of the Newington power-base every other election, who's really behind the SETI League?, and many other fascinating examples of anthropology abound, right behind the little piece of paper from the FCC that we all have.

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