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All this talk about K1MAN - a tempest in a tea pot, or not?
Also, if Ann Coulter was a ham, would you invite her to Field Day?
Would You? (http://www.anncoulter.com/cgi-local/gallery.cgi)
(edited to rephrase the question)
Who cares?
I have never seen a bunch of people more concerned with another person than with this K1MAN case. I really believe that a lot of amateurs life's revolve around K1MAN...........Quite sad really.
Tom kcØw
WA2ZDY
02-03-2006, 12:27 PM
You're right Tom but in this case, this guy has become notorious and has give ham radio quite a pain in rear end. Too many folks have been affected by him for this to be "just another . . . "
W3MIV
02-03-2006, 12:40 PM
Why would anyone expect that the FCC would be any different than other government agencies, local or federal?
It has become no easier to deal with the Baxters of the nation than those thugs who murder fifteen year old girls then decry their punishment as "cruel and inhumane."
Thank your local Trial Lawyers for the residuum of litigation profitable to them rather than to society.
Quote[/b] (kc0w @ Feb. 03 2006,04:56)]Who cares?
I have never seen a bunch of people more concerned with another person than with this K1MAN case. I really believe that a lot of amateurs life's revolve around K1MAN...........Quite sad really.
Tom kcØw
Agreed!
KA3RFE
02-03-2006, 06:48 PM
Whatever problem is being caused by K1MAN, the solution is simple, free, and obvious:
Turn the dial. No one is forced to listen to his transmissions.
73
ae6yd
02-04-2006, 04:42 AM
Doesn't mean we are above the regulations. If somebody is violating Part 97 (and from what I've heard, K1MAN is), they deserve to have their license pulled, just as a reckless driver would lose their license. I think way too many people have made way too big a deal out of Mr. Baxter, but pulling his license seems necessary and appropriate.
K3VR:
No disrespect, but you obviously have A LOT of time on your hands. I would call the numerous postings that you have made around the Internet, regarding Baxter, as a complete infatuation with K1MAN.
I'm aware of the legal battle going on amongst the two of you. I have read the legal documents posted on the Internet regarding the legal suit.........Amazing stuff. Life is just too short for these kind of legal headaches, I would think.
This whole situation makes me laugh. Two grown men firing back & forth using verbal, text & now legal barrages to try to be the "winner" of an asinine dispute.........Again, amazing stuff.
I'm PROUD that I'm a 100% CW operator. You will never hear about this kind of crap going on in the CW portions of the bands.
Good luck,
Tom kcØw
Tom, I'm sorry to hear that you're misinformed, but I'm glad you brought this up in case there is a general misperception floating around the ham community. There is no "legal battle" between me and K1MAN.
Over 1,000 people have discussed Baxter on qrz and even more have discussed him elsewhere on the Internet, so I'm certainly not unique in that regard.
Baxter has sued the following hams: Chuck O'Neal, Ralph Myra, Alan Gray, Vince Werber, David Sumner, Bob Prewitt, and a long list of others, including a summer camp for little girls.
Unlike Baxter, I've never been sued, and I've never had to sue anyone, yet.
Maybe the "legal battle" your talking about concerns the Maine Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers? The Board investigated a complaint recently involving Baxter's employer (who fired Baxter) and a fellow PE in Maine who complained about Baxter.
On his web page, Baxter discussed the ethics violation complaint against him. He wrote that the PE Board voted to offer him a settlement agreement. The settlement proposed that the Board would levy the maximum fine of $1,500; issue a consent decree; and a letter acknowledging improper action. That's between the Maine PE Board and Baxter.
Another possibly pending "legal battle" is between Baxter and the FCC, concerning Baxter's $21,000 Notice of Apparent Liability.
There are currently two hams, one in Michigan, and another in Alabama, who have said they are suing Baxter for defamation regarding "felony affidavit complaints" which Baxter allegedly published.
Again, I am not involved in any "legal battle" with K1MAN, but I do thank you for allowing me to clear up your misperception!
73, K3VR
OK on the clarification.
So your name/call was attached to this legal suit Legal document (http://host.picturewizard.com/2005-7/357648/thepetition.pdf#search='k3vr%20k1man%20legal') in the second party.
Thanks,
Tom kcØw
Tom, the petition is not a legal suit or a legal document. It's a petition written by W7DXX. Keith Lamonica composed it and submitted it.
You'll see Walter Cronkite's name in there too. Walter Cronkite complained that Baxter was using his name, voice, and likeness without his permission and against his express wishes.
Leo Meyerson also complained about the same thing after the petition was filed.
Hap Holly has also written about his experiences with Baxter.
The ARRL also complained via their attorney that Baxter was distributing a CD made by ARRL and Cronkite.
SATERN members complained that Baxter was interfering with their emergency communications.\
Members of a SSB net in Georgia have complained.
Hams from Bermuda and South Africa have complained.
Boy Scouts complained that Baxter jammed their Jamboree off the air.
Lots of people have made complaints and these complaints are public knowledge.
Keith Lamonica gathered some of these complaints and constructed his petition around them.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them!
73, K3VR
w5jon
02-04-2006, 10:23 PM
Tom KC0W,
Let me see if I understand you correctly:
1. As you have not been called a N@zi on the K1MAN Wed Site, and on the air for many 24 hour continuous "broadcasts" on several 75 and 20 #meter # frequencies.
2. You have not been threatened by K1MAN for using one of "HIS" frequencies, hours prior to one on his scheduled "broadcasts".
3. You were not there when K1MAN, started up a "broadcast" on top of 40 Boy Scouts in QSO for an hour operating JOTA, on one of "HIS" frequencies.
4. You do not use one of the three, 75 meter frequencies that that (by gentleman's agreement) are used for AM, that are wiped out for hours for a K1MAN "broadcast", on a nightly basis.
5. You have not been a member of a group that have used a frequency for years on 75 Meters, that K1MAN said is now one of "HIS" braodcast frequenies.
6. Amateurs though out the entire world should just "turn the knob" when K1MAN decides 14.275 is "HIS" frequency.
7. You only operate CW.
8. #ETC, etc.
So all the fuss about K1MAN is about, K1MAN and K3VR, is that pretty much it.
If so I suggest you get all the everyday amateur radio operating facts and not just the "legal" facts.
#
73,
John W5JON
w4nti
02-05-2006, 12:14 AM
I think if folks would hear MAN in action they would be more than happy to see him go away. He has been a pain in Amateur Radios rear end since the 1980s.
In lieu of that, perhaps those with opinions should just pay more attention.
Dan/W4NTI
N3TTN
02-05-2006, 12:35 AM
Quote[/b] ]Also, if Ann Coulter was a ham, would you invite her to Field Day?
Oh yeah....you bet I would!! I would roll out the red carpet for the lady. She's not only good looking, but also smart AND successful. That's a winning combination in my book for sure.
M3KCK
02-05-2006, 12:56 AM
In the link that kc0w provided the Legal document even mentions Qrz.com!!
One thing is for sure and that is K1MAN is now a very well known Radio Amateur world wide even possibly having Celebrity status?
I only know the owners name of Qrz.com as being Fred, I have no idea as to what his call sign is?
Someone like Fred who has made a Positive contribution to Amateur Radio (that is abused by some) is Only known for his name (Fred) and K1MAN Glenn Baxter will be remembered well into the future not Only by his name but his Call sign also!
Maybe this ticks people off?
When we go onto pastures new I expect we will be long forgotten, But Not K1MAN he has Celebrity Status given to him by Radio Amateurs World wide.
The more you mention him the more Famous he gets http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif
Who other Ordinary Amateur gets talked about like K1MAN,
My Point being that not many will know the Name or Call sign of the Man who brought us Qrz.com, But Most will Know the Name Glenn Baxter K1MAN,
Just my thoughts,
73
Regards,
Andrew # M3KCK
You're right Andrew, I'm sure people will remember K1MAN's antics years after he's gone. By the way, that troll pic was out of line. I'd probably send the person a private message or email, but STH can explain the rules of the road and why "troll" is a no no.
73, K3VR
M3KCK
02-05-2006, 01:46 AM
I guess we All have a point to put across and that is called an Opinion!
I like the picture, But is anyone who has a Sensible point to make referred to as a Troll?
People become famous for different reasons, Jack the Ripper, al Capone ect, Not nice people but still famous,
73
Regards,
Andrew M3KCK
Moderator's note: I removed the image from your post as well as the original. The originator was "out of line" when he posted it and I removed it from his post along with adding a comment.
Glen, K9STH
One of the moderators of QRZ.com
n0cki
02-05-2006, 01:59 AM
No one has answered the important Question (would you invite Ann Coulter to field day?). Yes I would. And would you invite Rush or Bill or Shean? Yep.
Robert
N3TTN
02-05-2006, 02:04 AM
Quote[/b] ]No one has answered the important Question (would you invite Ann Coulter to field day?).
Sorry CKI, I beat you to it, about 3 posts ago.... http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
M3KCK
02-05-2006, 02:08 AM
Quote[/b] (M3KCK @ Feb. 05 2006,01:46)]Moderator's note: #I removed the image from your post as well as the original. #The originator was "out of line" when he posted it and I removed it from his post along with adding a comment.
Glen, K9STH
One of the moderators of QRZ.com
I am Sorry if I have broken any rules buy quoting that link to the picture as it was Not my intent.
I am sure the other poster did not mean any malice by it? And I even had a chuckle at it because sometimes my Family call me a Grumpy Troll, hi http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
I will be more careful of what I quote in the future.
Thank you Glen, K9STH for your consideration!
on a lighter note,
Ann Coulter would surely get an invitation to Field day here http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
73
Regards,
Andrew # M3KCK
M3KCK
02-05-2006, 02:42 AM
My family calling me a Grumpy Troll is a standing Joke in our house with my Wife and Children as Daddy is sometimes grumpy when he wakes up in the morning! #http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
This thread has also been interesting in that two Amateurs who have posted to the thread have had a bit of leg pulling which has not resulted in the Trash & Bash tactics sometimes seen here on Qrz.com and the thread has managed to continue in a Civil manner.
We must also Applaud Glen, K9STH for stepping in and taking any action he sees fit as it is nice to see Moderating in action here as to much Trash & Bash tactics have been seen here in the forums in the past.
Back to K1MAN
in a previous thread where I discussed my contact with K1MAN it was interesting what WB2WIK said,
Quote[/b] ](WB2WIK @ Jan. 14 2006,23:38)
Do you remember back when K1MAN was actually quite well known for Collins service, restorations and upgrades? #I know I do. #He was one of the leading Collins authorities in the country
I believe Glen, K9STH commented on that in the thread,
So is it possible that K1MAN has done some Good in his time?
73
Regards,
Andrew # M3KCK
edited for minor mistakes 05/02/06 @ 02.45
K9STH
02-05-2006, 03:52 AM
VR:
Calling someone a troll is bordering on a personal attack and personal attacks are not allowed on QRZ.com.
It kinda depends on the subject and the conversations (actually postings) that have taken place whether or not calling someone a troll is allowed to remain. It was just my opinion that the graphic leaned towards a personal attack.
As for defending K1MAN it was not I. However, I remember someone pointing out his good deeds in the decades past.
Glen, K9STH
K9STH
02-05-2006, 05:02 PM
VR:
I have tried the "private message" thing in the past. Unfortunately not every person who posts on QRZ.com takes time to read his/her PM. Also, sometimes they don't come back for several days and the item remains visible for the entire time.
I don't try to E-Mail because many times the E-Mail addresses supplied to QRZ.com don't work. Therefore, a PM is the only means that the moderators have to communicate with the various posters.
The rules of the road of QRZ.com are as follows:
No profanity
No obscenities
No personal attacks
It is the personal attacks that get most people into trouble. Trying to determine what a person actually means is sometimes difficult, especially not knowing the "sense of humor" that the person has. Therefore, I would much rather err on the conservative side rather than have a situation in which two, or more, posters start getting emotional and having an all out battle on this site.
Glen, K9STH
One of the QRZ.com moderators
Thanks for the info sth - we all appreciate your hard work!
73,
K3VR