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Msg # 959 Dated 05-10-88 12:01:17
From: ROD WILLIAMS
To: DARYL WESTFALL
Re: (R)RESTRAINING ORDER
In applying for a permit to overthrow the government, you first have
to serve 10-20 years in federal prison.
Msg # 963 Dated 05-10-88 17:49:46
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: MIKE CARTER
Re: (R)POWER CONT...
You know the one that really gives me a grin? A cheap pair of home
speakers that show freq. eq. graph on the front.
I've spent a big chunk of time driving a repair bench myself and took
a fair amount forgranted in the AM question. I still contend that an
average auto AM receiver will have more power ( sensitivity ) than an
average home stereo using the loopstick antenna. I also still contend
that the difference is only in the antenna. First, an auto antenna
is vertically polarized and so is the transmitter antenna. MOST
loopsticks, as installed from the factor, are horizontal. Second,
in a home setting the receiver is probably closer to AM RF noise which
a car on the open road would not have to deal with (with the exception
of high voltage power lines and Volkswagen ignition systems). And
finally, the signal has to pass a lot of parasitic elements getting
through your house to your receiver and the auto radio has essentially
a line of sight shot at the transmitter antenna.
I think you are right, the design of the front end of the receiver
has the greatest effect on the performance, but I presume that the
person who has a high quality home stereo also has a high quality
auto unit, and vice-versa. Personally, I have a vertical antenna and
an omni FM on the roof for my home unit.
Msg # 964 Dated 05-10-88 18:05:46
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: ALL
Re: TL SHOW
Did I hear correctly? " The TOM LEYKIS SHOW " is "MOVING" to the
evening slot 5 to 10? And dial-a-date is coming back?
They actually called it "The Tom Leykis Show".
Well Tom? Does this mean you and Fred shook hands and made up?
Msg # 966 Dated 05-10-88 20:21:48
From: LEON DAVIS
To: JOHN SCHUCH
Re: (R)TL SHOW
Yeah, you did hear it right, on Tom's show no less! I thought I was on
drugs, guess I wasn't after all. Maybe I've just gone insane, I'll know
soon, if I start listening to Mecham's old speeches, I'll be sure.
Good things happen! Talknet with Bruce Williams will soon be gone!
Msg # 969 Dated 05-11-88 00:20:59
From: STEVE DOMERATZKY
To: ALL
Re: NEW TIME SLOT
This news of the new time slot actually ruined my day! Living in
Prescott, I can not receive KFYI after sunset!! This means that I can
only hear TL for an hour maybe during the summer months. Oh well, May
be we can hear some Crosstalk during the daylight hours. I might have
to move to Phoenix! Tom, do you like the idea of an evening show? At
least Bruce Williams will be gone. That guy was boooooooring.
Msg # 970 Dated 05-11-88 00:29:50
From: JAMES TRIGUERO
To: JAMES TARANTO
Re: (R)YESTERDAY'S SHOW...
I'm not J.T. from Scottsdale. You're not by any chance the
narrow-minded right-winger who goes by J.T. from Scottsdale?
Msg # 971 Dated 05-11-88 07:04:38
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: STEVE DOMERATZKY
Re: (R)NEW TIME SLOT
Even in Prescott, a good directional antenna and a preamp ought to set
you up.
Msg # 972 Dated 05-11-88 07:33:31
From: BILL BOROSKI
To: JOHN SCHUCH
Re: (R)POWER CONT...
How can I increase the "POWER" on my remote phone. I'm in a CONDO and
about 300-400 feet fro the pool. I'm on the second (top) floor and
facing away from the pool with only 1 attached unit between me and the
pool. My 'up to 1000 feet' makes it about half way really good but
deteriorates rapidly from there.
Msg # 973 Dated 05-11-88 08:50:47
From: SYSOP
To: JOHN SCHUCH
Re: (R)TL SHOW
John:
Nobody has made up. This is apparently going to be my new assignment
beginning May 23rd. I'll be on from 6 to 10 in the evening, and they
have told me to start doing Dial-A-Date again. I played absolutely no
part in this decision. I know nothing else.
Also, it is ironic that the station has hired someone named Jack Cole as
its new afternoon host. Just a few months ago, Barry Young was telling
me how this guy has been sued twice in the past year: once for calling
a man under investigation a "crook" before the FBI completed its
investigation of him (the man turned out to be squeaky clean), and once
for implying that Burt Reynolds has protested too much regarding the
rumors his having AIDS (Burt lives in Jupiter, Fla., within earshot of
Cole's current station, WJNO). I wish Fred Weber the best of luck with
Mr. Cole. Good thing The Broadcast Group has some powerful attorneys.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 974 Dated 05-11-88 08:53:08
From: SYSOP
To: STEVE DOMERATZKY
Re: (R)NEW TIME SLOT
Steve:
No, I don't like the idea of an evening show. I've done them before, and
competing with prime time television is a bitch. Also, I won't get to
see my wife anymore. She works from 8:30 AM until about 6:15 PM. She'll
be asleep when I get home. Oh, well. I have a contract I have to
fulfill.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 975 Dated 05-11-88 09:05:48
From: ALAN HAMILTON
To: BILL BOROSKI
Re: (R)POWER CONT...
You can't boost the power on your cordless phone, without getting the
FCC peeved at you. Not to mention, you'd be letting everyone with a
scanner in on your coverstations, if you aren't already.
/
/ * / Alan
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Msg # 976 Dated 05-11-88 09:25:57
From: PAUL BENJAMIN
To: PAUL BENJAMIN
Re: (R)JACK COLE
Apparently.
Msg # 980 Dated 05-11-88 16:34:17
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: BILL BOROSKI
Re: (R)POWER CONT...
The only thing I know of that would increase the range of a cordless
phone would be an external antenna. I have seen these advertised in
the back of various electronics magazines. I DO NOT know if using one
is allowed by the FCC rules and regs, but I doubt
it. I'm really starting to sound like an antenna freak.
Personally, I'd turn o the answering machine when I go to the pool.
I would not use a cordless phone because I can receive several of them
on my scanner from home.
Msg # 981 Dated 05-11-88 16:39:38
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)TL SHOW
Well, I'm glad your post at the station seems to be on a little firmer
ground.
By the way, I just read the log on message and am wondering how it could
be a felony to log on under an assumed name. Presuming I did it to
maintain my privacy and not to defraud. I use my real name but am
always tempted to push the issue when I see things like that.
And another thing, you would not be a pimp. Fred would be the pimp and
you would be the prostitute. :-)
Have a good one,
John Schuch
Msg # 982 Dated 05-11-88 17:19:14
From: LEIGH BANNON
To: ALL
Re: PART 1 OF 4
The following is from the Mesa Tribune/Tempe Daily News/Chandler
Arizonan Tribune, Wednesday, May 4, 1988 and is copyrighted by
them.
KYFI manager blasts press coverage of Leykis controversy
By Bruce Christian Tribune Writer
---------------------------------------------------------
The Arizona Republic's publisher Pat Murphy and media critic
Bud Wilkinson came under fire Tuesday for recent columns
concerning radio staion KFYI (910 AM).
Murphy and Wilkinson have written columns questioning station
co-owner and general manager Fred Weber's background and ability
to manage the radio station in light of an overly published feud
between Weber and talk show host Tom Leykis.
In a nine-minute editorial broadcast throughout the day, Weber
decided to break his silence concerning his former program
director, Leykis, and the civil suit filed last week against
"Friends of Tom Leykis" and its founder Bill Dougan.
A temporary restraining order, restricting "Friends" from
continuing its activities, has been issued pending a 10 a.m.
hearing Friday in Maricopa County Superior Court.
(cont'd)
Msg # 983 Dated 05-11-88 17:21:39
From: LEIGH BANNON
To: ALL
Re: PART 2 OF 4
Weber said he wanted to set the record straight because
Murphy's Sunday column was full of "misrepresentations,
misinformation and some downright untrue statements."
Murphy was out of town and could not be reached for comment.
Weber, a licensed attorney, said legal action against
"Friends" is being sought because the "secondary boycott" it
started is illegal and interferes with the free trade of KFYI
and its sponsers.
"We would have taken no action against any groups or
individuals attempting to stage a true boycott against KFYI or
its sponsers," Weber said. "But they went a step further. They
contacted our sponsers and tried to intimidate them into
breaking their contracts with us."
Weber also said that the stated goal of "Friends" was to have
Leykis reinstated as program director, "with full control over
station programming."
With 13 years experience as an owner and operator of radio
stations, Weber said no program director ever has complete
programming control.
He likened the relationship of a program director and station
general manager to a newspaper columnist and publisher.
(cont'd)
Msg # 984 Dated 05-11-88 17:24:02
From: LEIGH BANNON
To: ALL
Re: PART 3 OF 4
"Isn't it true your own newspaper pulled in the reins of your
radio and television critic, Bud Wilkinson? Wasn't he told to
write more about national TV and less about local radio?" Weber
asked. "Are you exerting control over him? Who has more freedom,
KFYI talk show hosts or your own columnists who are controlled
and directed?
"Isn't it somewhat hypocritical to throw stones at KFYI while
you pull the strings of the people who write for you?"
Republic managing editor Alan Moyer said he had encouraged
Wilkinson "for a long time" to focus more on national
television-related stories.
"I don't think that represents a real change," Moyer said. "He
will still be doing local commentary."
Wilkinson said no one tells him what or how to write.
"There has been a shift in the emphasis of the column, but
everything still is my opinion with no outside or inside
interference," Wilkinson said.
Weber's editorial restated that Leykis resigned his position
as program director voluntarily.
But Leykis and Weber apparently remain far apart.
(cont'd)
Msg # 985 Dated 05-11-88 17:30:59
From: LEIGH BANNON
To: ALL
Re: PART 4 OF 4
"Fred Weber had me served with a subpoena a half-hour before
going on the air on Friday," Leykis said. "Upon my arrival at
the radio station, Weber attempted to calm me down and implied
that if I would cooperate and turn over the information
voluntarily, which included names, addresses and phone numbers
of fans and supporters, that he would talk to me about being
permanent again on KFYI.
"That is not an acceptable bargain, and I will not sell out my
audience."
Weber blasted Wilkinson's suggestion that listeners
participating in ratings surveys could protest KFYI's actions by
writing different call letters into ratings diaries.
"Radio ratings distortion is harmful to all radio stations,
advertisers and the busineses that deal with their advertisers," Weber
said. "Everyone involved depends on the ratings."
Msg # 987 Dated 05-11-88 19:15:29
From: JAMES TARANTO
To: JAMES TRIGUERO
Re: (R)YESTERDAY'S SHOW...
No, I'm a broad-minded right-winger from California.
Msg # 992 Dated 05-12-88 02:12:31
From: STEVE GRESSER
To: MICHAEL MALONE
Re: (R)POWER
I know what you mean about AM Radio - every time I take Tom under the
Mill Street Bridge, I can't hear him.
Msg # 993 Dated 05-12-88 02:19:22
From: STEVE GRESSER
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)TL SHOW
Hey, look, Tom, at least you work west of the Mississippi, so you will
NEVER work at a station with the call letters "WINO". I'm glad to hear
you on the radio again, but I sure wish that it was in the early
afternoon, so that I could listen to you before I went to school.
Msg # 994 Dated 05-12-88 07:59:13
From: ALAN HAMILTON
To: JOHN SCHUCH
Re: (R)TL SHOW
It's not the false name per se that is illegal. It is illegal to use
a computer without the full permssion of the owner. Since Tom requires
a true name and phone #, if you don't give those, you have obtained
access to this system fraudulently. BBSs that don't require a true may
operate that way, and you may use a fake name, since that doesn't
violate the conditons under which you were let on.
/
/ * / Alan
* *
Msg # 995 Dated 05-12-88 10:19:07
From: GREG LOPER
To: ALL
Re: ** AM RADIO **
TO: B. Boroski, J. Schuch, M. Malone, S. Gresser, M. Carter
I have been reading your various messages regarding AM radio & I have
a question for any of you who feel qualified (or anyone else) to
answer:
How good are the AM radio boosters for home stereos that are sold from
Edmund Scientific. They claim quite a bit & are relatively cheap. If
none of you has a catalog, I'll copy the add for you (assuming that
is legal).
Also, how good are the AM boosters that are for cars. (I've seen them
in a J.C. Whitney catalog.
I appreciate your help and maybe some others could use the advice too.
Greg Loper
Msg # 996 Dated 05-12-88 10:37:14
From: SYSOP
To: MICHAEL MALONE
Re: (R)NEW TIME SLOT
Right you are, Michael. Total listenership for ALL radio stations at
night is about a third to a half of what it is during afternoon drive.
Part of that is due to AM signal problems...part is due to competition
from prime time television. Oh, well.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Darkness, Arizona
Msg # 997 Dated 05-12-88 10:42:15
From: SYSOP
To: JOHN SCHUCH
Re: (R)TL SHOW
It is not a felony to log on under an assumed name IF THE SYSOP ALLOWS
IT. We had a phony user named "Stephen Howard" who did not inform us of
his plans to log on this way, then he downloaded all of your messages
for use in court. We are being extra careful in explaining the rules so
that if anyone tries this again, they will know that they will be
prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
By the way, for the record, a radio personality can log on under his air
name AS LONG AS his real name is left for me as a personal comment.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 999 Dated 05-12-88 14:39:24
From: JIM DELTON
To: JOHN SCHUCH
Re: (R)POWER CONT...
I think the antenna is one of the big differences too. Just changeingk
from a 1/4 wave antenna to a 5/8 wave antenna on a walky-talky is a 2 or
3 dB gain. Also, a car antenna has a ground plane (the metal car body)
which makes it a lot more effective.
Msg # 1001 Dated 05-12-88 14:44:46
From: JIM DELTON
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)NEW TIME SLOT
Next time you enter into a contract I bet it will have some clauses your
current one doesn't!!!
Msg # 1002 Dated 05-12-88 14:49:31
From: JIM DELTON
To: JAMES TARANTO
Re: (R)YESTERDAY'S SHOW...
That's a contradiction in terms!
Msg # 1003 Dated 05-12-88 14:57:05
From: JIM DELTON
To: GREG LOPER
Re: (R)** AM RADIO **
The only way to really know if they are any good would be to try them
but I think it would be safe to say "it all depends". If you are able
to hear a station but it is staticy the boaster might boast the signal
but it might also boast the static. If you can't hear a station at all,
then if you used a boaster you might be able to hear it. One inportant
item would be the the amount of noise the boaster adds (signal to noise
ratio). I know that boasters are sold for use on VHF FM two way radios
so I would assume that the must be of some value but I also suspect that
the better the radio itself is, the less value the boaster would be.
Msg # 1009 Dated 05-12-88 20:44:36
From: SYSOP
To: JIM DELTON
Re: (R)NEW TIME SLOT
...at whatever station I'm at next.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 1011 Dated 05-13-88 03:27:57
From: STEVE GRESSER
To: GREG LOPER
Re: (R)** AM RADIO **
Sorry, Greg, I can't help you. I know only a little about the Physics
of radio. I can ask around, though - reply to this message (reminding
me to ask around), then kill this message please.
Msg # 1013 Dated 05-13-88 06:09:50
From: MIKE CARTER
To: LEON DAVIS
Re: (R)SHORTWAVE CLUBS
Are you referring to Amateur Radio or simply 'Listen in Clubs' ?
-Mike
Msg # 1014 Dated 05-13-88 06:58:17
From: MIKE STACKPOLE
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)NEW TIME SLOT
Tom,
I don't have a TV so I'll be listening. At least my work day won't
end at 3 any more.
Is the reduction in "crosstalk" part and parcel of your resignation as
Program director? That is one thing I miss.
Mike
Msg # 1015 Dated 05-13-88 07:00:07
From: MIKE STACKPOLE
To: TIM GINSBACH
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
I think a get together would be a good idea. Somebody pick a day, time
and place...
Mike
Msg # 1016 Dated 05-13-88 07:52:38
From: BILL BOROSKI
To: MIKE STACKPOLE
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
Good idea, count me in. Do you think we could get the "Highest Authority
We Will Ever See" there?
Msg # 1017 Dated 05-13-88 08:18:27
From: BILL BOROSKI
To: ALL
Re: A POWERFUL LINE-UP
Here is the way I see KFYI's weekday schedule:
5-9 AM "THE LITTLE WIMP", named by Jamie at the first "BATTLE"
9-NOON "AESOP's FABLES", by virtue of some of the incredibltales he
tells. i.e. The Gopher picking up his golf ball and the
rat in the pool yarn.
NOON-3PM The ladies hour. "What happened to your contraversial (sp)
subjects, Jamie?
3-6 PM "AN UNKNOWN QUANTITY" From what I hear he'll keep Mr. CF of
OCAWK&B BUSY.
6-10PM "SERIOUS COMPETITION TO PRIMETIME TV" except for Thursday
nites starting at 7PM.
11-1AM "DR. EARL's WEIGHT LOSS CLINIC" with a few old doctor/dentist
magazine topics.
1-5AM ..........................................................
(Please feel free to fill in above)
Commes:
When did COMMUNICATORS become TALK SHOW HOSTS?
Isn't it wonderful how a lack of education can be hidden merely by
putting (sp) next to a doutefull (sp) werd (sp)?
Msg # 1021 Dated 05-13-88 15:54:36
From: LEIGH BANNON
To: ALL
Re: WISH
Happy Friday the 13th everyone.
Leigh
Msg # 1022 Dated 05-13-88 18:59:38
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)TL SHOW
Thanks for the answer. You will understand that most such claims are
people blowing smoke. What you said makes sense but wouldn't you have
to show 'damage' to make an issue of it?
later
John Schuch
(real name)
Msg # 1024 Dated 05-13-88 19:15:04
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: GREG LOPER
Re: (R)** AM RADIO **
They probably work to some extent but I doubt that is what you are
after. The forst thing to do is install an external antenna. Use
coax with matching transformers at both ends if you are in an
electrically noisy area. Otherwise you can get away with twin-lead
antenna wire. If you want all around reception, use a verticle whip
antenna. One salvaged from an old car would probably do fine. If you
are trying to receive stations from one particular city, go with
a directional antenna. I have used old T.V. antennas for this purpose
with fairly good luck. (calm down guys, I know it's the wrong frequency
but it seems to work well) The problem with those amplifiers that sit
next to the radio is that they also amplify the electrical sound of
turning on lamps, the compressor in your refrigerator, etc, etc.
Msg # 1026 Dated 05-13-88 23:09:53
From: JAMES TARANTO
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)TL SHOW
If someone logs on under a phony name, how will you know who it is?
Msg # 1028 Dated 05-14-88 01:22:25
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: TIM GINSBACH
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
I'm in shock right now. As soon as things calm down, we can pursue
things. (If they ever calm down).....
Msg # 1030 Dated 05-14-88 01:28:09
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: MIKE STACKPOLE
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
Right now it seems like it would be more of a "wake" than it would be a
Fan Club party. I just hope what I think will be happening will not be
happening.....
Msg # 1033 Dated 05-14-88 01:35:42
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: JAMES TARANTO
Re: (R)TL SHOW
You probably didn't catch Tom's show on Friday since you are in L.A. He
resigned on the air during his last hour. You need to get in touch with
him to get more details....
Msg # 1034 Dated 05-14-88 07:12:24
From: ALAN BRENNER
To: TOM LEYKIS
Re: 5-13 6:45 P.M.
I just stood there, frozen while I listened to your signoff.
There was a knock at the front door and I ignored it. It's
true and we'll have to accept it. Too bad for the listeners,
but,
we understand. You have shown us more than entertainment Tom...
You have show us to look at things from a different perspective,
and mmost importantly to stand up for what we as individuals
believe is right! Those of us regulars, know, that your
decision was for the exact reasons you stated, not, something
the press is going to cook up.
So, please let us know what you will be up to and remember that
you have some strong support behind you.
"Thanks for the Memories" !!!
Msg # 1035 Dated 05-14-88 07:45:55
From: MIKE STACKPOLE
To: ALL
Re: TOM'S RESIGNATION
I did not hear the resignation (dinner commitment). I am in shock.
Gene is right, if we were to have a get together it would be a wake. In
some ways that might not be such a bad idea.
Tom, as everyone else has said, thanks for what you've given us. Man,
I don't know what I'm going to do now. There's no one to get me angry
or interested in things anymore. Because of your show I've taken a
local interest that has stopped me thinking about moving from the
valley.
Do keep us posted on your plans.
Msg # 1037 Dated 05-14-88 09:57:34
From: MIKE EMBRY
To: MIKE STACKPOLE
Re: (R)FRIENDS OF TOM LEYKIS
I think a get together would be a good idea. Even if it is a wake.
I'll come if I can.
-Mike Embry-
Msg # 1038 Dated 05-14-88 10:06:37
From: MIKE EMBRY
To: SYSOP
Re: ADIOS & GOOD LUCK ALWAYS
I couldn't belive it when I heard you resign last night.
I don't blame you. I would've done the same. But I was really hoping
it wouldn't come to this.
I don't think I'll be listening to KFYI in the future....
Goodbye. It's been fun listening to you. Good Luck in the future.
Please let us know what your plans are. Please keep in touch.
Last but not least..... Thanks for the good times. May they occur
again. If not for us - for some other listeners.
- Mike Embry -
Msg # 1039 Dated 05-14-88 10:20:20
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: MY RESIGNATION
What can I say? As I said on the air yesterday, I'm very inept at saying
goodbye...especially when I don't want to say it.
I think, however, that you all know the truth...that I should have done
this a long time ago. The main reason I have stayed on is because of the
letters, the calls, the "Friends of Tom Leykis", and the fact that what
we did really seemed to matter to a lot more people than I would have
believed.
When I was on the air saying that I needed 50,000 new listeners by March
30th, it was NOT, contrary to popular belief, a goal imposed by the
station. I was depressed over the fact that KFYI was spending NOTHING to
promote the station or to market what I felt was our good product. I was
told by Fred Weber that "our product isn't right" and was therefore not
worth spending the money to promote. I wanted to have some tangible
evidence that there were, as I had once believed, more listeners than
the ratings had shown. It was during that period that we had the old
chicken and egg argument. "Why don't we have more listeners?" Fred would
ask. "Because we don't advertise our station," I would respond. "It MUST
be the programming," Fred would counter. "How would we know unless we
advertise what we have, and give the general public a chance to sample
KFYI on a larger scale?" I would ask. "That's just a copout," said Fred.
Msg # 1040 Dated 05-14-88 10:33:21
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: MY RESIGNATION CONT.
As a result, we continued to spend nothing on promotion, and our ratings
stayed basically frozen. Fred began second guessing my programming
decisions because he felt that I was incapable of raising the ratings
through smart programming. I attempted to point out to Fred that radio
is a product just like beer. I asked Fred if he was selling that Bud
Light up in Detroit. He said, "Of course!" I said, "You're not
advertising that stuff are you?" He said, "Oh sure we are. We're doing
television and radio and billboards and we have Spuds MacKenzie..." I
stopped him and asked, "Why don't you just depend on word of mouth or
press?" He said, "Oh, you can't do that. You've got to advertise in
order to get people to try the stuff. It's a relatively new product, you
know." "So is KFYI," I told him. He didn't understand the analogy.
His confidence in me continued to deteriorate, and he began to openly
second guess my joint decision with Ron Kilgore to carry the House
Impeachment hearings gavel-to-gavel...not only within the station, mind
you, but outside the station as well. Finally, he made a unilateral
decision that we would not carry the majority of the Senate Impeachment
trial. Not only that, but he wanted me to contact the newspapers and
tell them that it was MY decision not to carry the trial. It was at this
point that I knew it was just about over. It took only a couple more
petty incidents to trigger my resignation as PD.
Msg # 1041 Dated 05-14-88 11:11:04
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: MY RESIGNATION CONT.
I wanted to leave the station altogether the day that I resigned as PD.
It was the lowest point I had reached at that time. I don't know why I
didn't just quit then. I knew Fred Weber intimately, and I knew that
rather than accept my resignation professionally and continuing our
business relationship as usual, he would accept it like a jilted lover
who sought revenge...kind of like a combination of the movies "Wall
Street" and "Fatal Attraction". (Maybe our movie should star Michael
Douglas as Fred Weber?)
To make a long story short, things deteriorated to such an extent that
it became impossible to be upbeat or positive around the office, hence
the criticism from Jami McFerren that I was "attacking the man she works
for". What else could I do under the circumstances? It was unbearable.
I began to openly count the months and days until the end of contract.
This pissed off Fred no end. He let me know this in no uncertain terms.
I told him that I hated working there, but that I was determined to
fulfill my contract. I reminded him that there was nothing he could do
to compel me to like it or to say that I did. Soon after, I received a
four page memo from Fred (sent to my home certified mail) letting me
know that my show was too "bullying and contentious", and that it was in
"bad taste and disapproved by (KFYI)." It was clear that Fred was
trying to make a case to get rid of me.
Msg # 1042 Dated 05-14-88 11:21:22
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: MY RESIGNATION CONT.
Anyway, the only thing that kept me coming back was the audience. The
letters brought me to the point of tears. Dozens of people said that
they had registered to vote for the first time as a result of tuning in.
Many said they had never carried a picket sign before listening. Lonely
people said that they needed to hear about my wife, my dog, my parrot,
and about me. No one seemed to care that I was mowing down callers and
screaming at guests. People seemed to be saying that they needed this
kind of a show, and I wanted to give it to them. But my health and
sanity were deteriorating. I gained 85 pounds during my tenure as
program director, directly attributable to compulsive eating due to
constant stress. (I've lost 20 pounds since quitting as PD!) My wife,
Christine, who is several years younger than I, couldn't completely
comprehend what was going on (and, frankly, neither could I). Talking to
the audience was my only therapy...my only link to sanity in an
increasingly insane life. But when the station decided to put me on at
night...with a shift beginning 15 minutes before my wife leaves work
every day, it was clear that we would never see each other anymore, and
our relationship could deteriorate dangerously. I couldn't let it
happen. I had to quit. I wish I could have hung on for the sake of loyal
listeners such as Bill Dougan, Gene Keefover, and others, but I
couldn't. I had to move on.
Msg # 1043 Dated 05-14-88 11:26:49
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: MY RESIGNATION CONT.
As for future plans, I really don't know what I'm going to do next. It's
the last thing on my mind. I'm going to sit back, take stock of my life,
then dust myself off and figure out what to do. I am thinking of holding
a benefit for a legal defense fund that would help to pay the legal
expenses for the "Friends of Tom Leykis" and for myself as well. If
anyone has a suggestion for an angle or a venue, please leave your
suggestions. Let's make it a big one.
In short, thanks so much for your interest and support. I really want to
be your favorite talk show host. But to do that, I have to be working in
a place that understands what I do, why I do it, and is willing to
defend to the death my right to do it. In the end, KFYI was not that
place.
Msg # 1045 Dated 05-14-88 12:19:43
From: PETER PETRISKO
To: ALL
Re: LEYKIS RESIGNING
ALL RADIO IS DEAD.
Msg # 1051 Dated 05-14-88 18:19:01
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: JAMES TARANTO
Re: (R)TL SHOW
Now that I have been released from the lawsuit, I am more at liberty to
discuss things (to a point). If you need any additional info, please
feel free to contact me. I have kept all of the various articles that
I could round up in connection with this fiasco......
Msg # 1053 Dated 05-14-88 18:38:53
From: HOWARD HOFFMAN
To: MICHAEL MALONE
Re: (R)RESIGNATION
Mike...it was Curtis Mayfield. (grin)
Msg # 1054 Dated 05-14-88 19:27:34
From: LEON DAVIS
To: MIKE CARTER
Re: (R)SHORTWAVE CLUBS
"Listen in Clubs, I don't have my ham ticket.
Leon
Msg # 1055 Dated 05-14-88 19:43:58
From: LEON DAVIS
To: ALL
Re: RESIGNATION
I was really sad when I read today's story in the Gazette, but I wasn't
suprised. You've taken a lot in the last few weeks, Clear out your head
unwind and then get back in the race. I'm sure all of us will follow you
to whatever station you go to if it's possible! I just quit listening to
KFYI!
GOOD LUCK!
Leon
Msg # 1056 Dated 05-14-88 20:03:50
From: JIM DELTON
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)NEW TIME SLOT
If I'd a know it was gonna be your last show I would have listened to
all. I figured it was inevitable, it just didn't sound like your heart
was in it. If another local talk radio station had an opening would you
be interested? If not, it looks like its back to FM and cassettes, I
have a hard time taking anything on KFYI seriously anymore.
Msg # 1057 Dated 05-14-88 20:06:21
From: JIM DELTON
To: STEVE GRESSER
Re: (R)** AM RADIO **
I thunk it did'nt loke write butt I just couldn't putt my finger on what
it twas. I even used my spell checker but it said it was spelled rite!
Msg # 1059 Dated 05-14-88 20:26:16
From: JIM DELTON
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)MY RESIGNATION
Working with Fred must have been a real joy! If he would have marketed
the thing a little you guys would have taken over the market. Listening
to KTAR is like listening to a wake.
Msg # 1060 Dated 05-14-88 20:29:21
From: JIM DELTON
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)MY RESIGNATION CONT.
Something tells me that Fred would rather close down the station then
admitt he was wrong about anything.
I would not be suprised if a year from now KFYI is a fading memory from
the listeners of Phoenix.
Msg # 1062 Dated 05-14-88 20:48:49
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: ALL
Re: LEYKIS BUMPER STICKERS
ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION
If anyone is interested. We have a supply of "We Love Tom Leykis"
bumper stickers available. These are courtesy of Joyce Stevens of JB's
Printing, 1919 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona, 85257. Phone
946-3557. If you want one, drop by their shop or mail a Self
Addressed, Stamped Envelope to her or to Gene Keefover at P.O. Box 2692,
Glendale, Arizona, 85311-2692. They are free for the asking. Just make
sure that you send a STAMPED return envelope, please.
We would like to see everyone who supports Tom get one for their car or
????? Thanks,
Msg # 1063 Dated 05-14-88 21:01:51
From: JIM FORDYCE
To: SYSOP
Re: RESIGNATION
Tom....
GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE, AS A FRIEND AND A FAN, I'M SORRY IT ENDED THIS
WAY....I'LL BE IN TOUCH SOON....JIM
Msg # 1064 Dated 05-14-88 23:38:11
From: SYSOP
To: JIM DELTON
Re: (R)NEW TIME SLOT
Jim:
Read Bud Wilkinson in this Monday's Republic.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 1065 Dated 05-14-88 23:40:28
From: SYSOP
To: JIM DELTON
Re: (R)FUTURE
I was once a columnist for New York's Soho News in the early 80's, and
I am writing a piece in hopes of it being published in New Times or the
Republic's Perspective section. We'll see. Thanks for the advice.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 1066 Dated 05-14-88 23:41:47
From: SYSOP
To: JIM FORDYCE
Re: (R)RESIGNATION
Jim:
Thanks for your support. No one is more sorry it had to end this way
than I. Talk to you soon...
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 1068 Dated 05-14-88 00:15:53
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: TOM LEYKIS
Re: ADIOS
Well Tom, your a better man than I. I really don't know if my principals
would stand up to that 80K contract and the possible suit from breaking
it. I have always felt that the currently used rating systems were
useless for getting a good picture of your audience, and I guess in a
way you are a victim of that system.
It is unfortunate that we all will lose your vital and vibrant opinions
and outlooks. To be honest, before your show, most of my local votes
were random and poorly researched. Your program and programming drove
me to involvement. I plan to stay involved. I will soon be putting
on line a BBS devoted totally to local government and legislation
and it will offer a direct line of communication from users to
officials. I never would had gone to the trouble and expense of this
project had I not heard your show, and the other shows like they
used to be. Probably second to the Mecham fiasco, your programming
probably had the greatest impact on voter activism in the history
of the state.
I hope you can manage to stay local, I'd love the read your column
in some paper EVERY WEEK!
Well, best of luck, my best to your wife, and I hope to hear from
you soon.
Color me gone ( to FM )
John Schuch
Msg # 1069 Dated 05-15-88 01:10:49
From: JIM SPEISER
To: ALAN HAMILTON
Re: (R)DIGITAL DELAYS
I remember once Bob Mohan had on Ron Swoboda, and I only caught the tail
end of the show, but Swoboda was cussin' up a storm, and I wondered how
the delay was handling it (I was in the studio at the time, to be Bob;s
guest for the next hour). Did anyone hear that show?
Msg # 1070 Dated 05-15-88 01:25:56
From: JIM SPEISER
To: SYSOP
Re: DEPARTURE
My gosh, Tom, I just now found out by reading the posts. I don't know
what to say. I had pictured a bright future for you and KFYI, thought
you had started some kind of legacy here in the Valley. Guess it was not
to be...
Rest assured, you will be sorely missed. They may fill your slot, but
they will never replace you....
Good Luck.
Msg # 1071 Dated 05-15-88 07:52:46
From: MIKE STACKPOLE
To: ALL
Re: KFYI'S FUTURE
Fred Weber does not want us to engage in ratings distortion. Fine, I
won't. uring the week that I've got an Arbitron ratings book, KFYI will
not be heard in my car or apartment. If that's the only sort of thing
he understands, I'm more than ready to give him some undertanding.
Msg # 1072 Dated 05-15-88 08:04:24
From: SYSOP
To: JOHN SCHUCH
Re: (R)ADIOS
Thanks, John. The main reason I hung on so long is because of feedback
such as yours. I'd love to stay around in some form. Read Monday's Bud
Wilkinson in the Republic.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
P.S. I've never taken the chance to apologize for your getting mixed up
in the recent Weber litigation. If it means anything, I successfully
refused to give to them user names, addresses, telephone numbers, BBS
passwords, private messages and mail, etc. that The Broadcast Group
demanded in their lawsuit. They weren't happy about it, and I believe
that this resulted in their retaliatory decision to move me to the lowly
nighttime slot. But I was proud to do it because no one has the right to
stifle our rights to freedom of association or speech. I don't blame
Bill Dougan for signing a consent decree, but I was really wishing that
this case would have gone to trial. Although I was apprehensive about
the possibility of a trial at first, by the end, I was chomping at the
bit to testify on behalf of my listeners and against KFYI. I would do it
today if I could.
Msg # 1073 Dated 05-15-88 08:08:20
From: SYSOP
To: JIM SPEISER
Re: (R)DEPARTURE
Jim:
Thanks so much for your continued support. If Fred Weber had only sold
KFYI to a rational human being, it could have gone on. I wish it could
have. I invested two years of all of my attention and effort in that
station. I feel as if the stock market crashed, and I have to get out
with what I still have. Thanks for your assistance during the recent
lawsuit. I won't forget it.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 1074 Dated 05-15-88 17:32:30
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)ADIOS
Your apology is accepted but not necessary. One individual is at
fault for getting me into that mess and it is not you. At any rate,
all's well that ends well.
Keep your chin up.
John Schuch
Msg # 1076 Dated 05-15-88 18:49:56
From: CHRISTINA BAUMAN
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)MY RESIGNATION CONT.
Tom, do you have any former restaurant sponsors who would be willing to
donate or rent banquet space cheaply ? If so, give us the names, and
we'll do the calling. For a thematic approach, a "Tom Leykis roast"
might be fun.
Msg # 1077 Dated 05-15-88 19:08:07
From: CHRISTINA BAUMAN
To: ALL
Re: OTHER BBS'
Does anyone have the phone number to subscribe to BITNET? If so, please
leave a message for Christina Bauman. Thank you.
Msg # 1078 Dated 05-15-88 19:56:27
From: SYSOP
To: CHRISTINA BAUMAN
Re: (R)MY RESIGNATION CONT.
Christine and I just came up with that idea today. And a roast is just
what we will do. I have already engaged Steve Benson, and there will be
more. If you have some suggestions for dais members, just leave a
message. In fact, that goes for everyone!
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 1079 Dated 05-15-88 20:36:58
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)MY RESIGNATION CONT.
John Giese might be fun.
Msg # 1080 Dated 05-15-88 22:10:13
From: MICHAEL MALONE
To: HOWARD HOFFMAN
Re: (R)RESIGNATION
Howard....Thanks...Kind of a while ago!
But....Was it George Clinton who said..."Tear the roof of the sucker
tear the roof of the mother sucker tear the roof off the mother" heheheh
Rip 'em up Tom.
Mike
Msg # 1081 Dated 05-15-88 22:19:16
From: MICHAEL MALONE
To: SYSOP
Re: CONTRACT
Tom,
Not meaning to be nosey but....Do you have some type of enforceable non
compete in your contract? If so could this aspect of it be enforced?
Mike
Msg # 1083 Dated 05-15-88 23:03:59
From: JIM SPEISER
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)DEPARTURE
My pleasure to be of assistance...and if you need any in the future,
you've got my number.
Jim
Msg # 1085 Dated 05-15-88 23:55:43
From: SYSOP
To: MICHAEL MALONE
Re: (R)CONTRACT
Michael:
It is my position that the contract has been breached due to a series of
events that will become public soon. Therefore, I have no further
obligations under the contract. That's all I can say right now.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 1086 Dated 05-16-88 04:35:17
From: STEVE LEWIS
To: CHRISTINA BAUMAN
Re: (R)BENEFIT
I hereby donate services for disc jockey(s) and sound system to the
cause (gala event, right?). Somebody needs to find a place, though...
Msg # 1087 Dated 05-16-88 09:38:41
From: PAUL BENJAMIN
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)NEW TIME SLOT
> Read Bud Wilkinson in this Monday's Republic.
>
> Tom Leykis
> The News/Talk Radio Forum
In my copy of today's Republic, there was no Wilkinson column, just
the "radio highlights". I think that this is SOP on Mondays. Maybe
tomorrow?
Paul
Msg # 1088 Dated 05-16-88 10:45:00
From: SYSOP
To: PAUL BENJAMIN
Re: (R)NEW TIME SLOT
Paul:
The Wilkinson column has been delayed until tomorrow. Read all about it
on the TV page of Tuesday's Republic.
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 1091 Dated 05-16-88 14:34:51
From: HOWARD HOFFMAN
To: MICHAEL MALONE
Re: (R)RESIGNATION
Mike...
We'll leave the roof tearing to the roast...!
Msg # 1092 Dated 05-16-88 17:13:56
From: MIKE CARTER
To: LEON DAVIS
Re: (R)SHORTWAVE CLUBS
Don't know of too many Non-Ham clubs in the Valley.
Might try picking up a subscription to one of the many radio
magazines...that's the best I can help you with.
-Mike
Msg # 1093 Dated 05-16-88 17:24:09
From: MIKE CARTER
To: CHRISTINA BAUMAN
Re: BITNET
Access to BITNET may be made through USENET., Access to USENET can
be made via CROSSROADS BBS at 971-2240 or 992-5007
-Mike
Msg # 1094 Dated 05-16-88 17:32:25
From: CHRISTINA BAUMAN
To: JIM SPEISER
Re: (R)BENEFIT
Jim, have you suggested this to Tom? If so, do they need money up
front?
Msg # 1095 Dated 05-16-88 17:37:50
From: CHRISTINA BAUMAN
To: STEVE LEWIS
Re: (R)BENEFIT
Steve, if you haven't already done so, please check message no. 1082.
If you can't get into that message, here's briefly what it says. : Jim
Speiser recommends The Quality Inn at Thomas and the freeway as a good,
low-budget banquet hall.
Msg # 1096 Dated 05-16-88 17:39:46
From: CHRISTINA BAUMAN
To: JIM LIPPARD
Re: (R)OTHER BBS'
Thanks, Jim. I will check at ASU (where I am a student).
Msg # 1097 Dated 05-16-88 17:42:16
From: CHRISTINA BAUMAN
To: MIKE CARTER
Re: (R)BITNET
Thank you very much, Mike. I'll call up CROSSROADS BBS tonight.
Msg # 1098 Dated 05-16-88 17:56:26
From: ALAN BRENNER
To: PAUL BENJAMIN
Re: (R)NEW TIME SLOT
There was no Bud W. Column in my street edition of the Republic
y either maybe tommorrow?
Msg # 1099 Dated 05-16-88 17:58:29
From: ALAN BRENNER
To: ALL
Re: BENEFIT/ROAST
Count me in. If you need any help, let me know.
Msg # 1100 Dated 05-16-88 18:00:33
From: ALAN BRENNER
To: ALL
Re: 3-7
I love the caller who told Jack to change his name to jack
Me off.
Msg # 1103 Dated 05-16-88 21:08:40
From: JAMES TRIGUERO
To: TOM LEYKIS
Re: RESIGNATION
I've been replacing my modem and have been dying to get on this BBS. I
was shocked as I heard you resigning on the air. I'm only grateful that
I got to hear you in your last few minutes on KFYI. You did go out wiht
class!! You should have heard the names I was calling Fred Weber in my
car as I heard you say good-bye. The past year I have listened to your
show has truly enriched my life. You kept me going as I stood in the
heat last summer with recall petitions, listening to old ladies calling me
a "faggot", and a "sodomite like Buck", just because I had a petition.
But every day, on your show, I would be inspired as I learned of more
reasons that miserable little car dealer should be removed from office.
I am glad you told about Weber being against advertising. That was a
question that always perplexed me. I had to learn about KFYI from a Bud
Wilkinson column last April or May. Your programming was good enoughto
keep listeners, but you need advertising to get them to turn the dial to
910 in the first place. Of course I am saddened by your resignation.
But, if it's right for you, I can accept. Again you displyed tremendous
integrity. What's this about a roast? I would gladly attend. ~KFYI
and Fred Weber are the true losers in this whole thing. What comes
around......
Msg # 1104 Dated 05-16-88 23:39:27
From: STEVE LEWIS
To: CHRISTINA BAUMAN
Re: (R)BENEFIT
Other than the awful construction, that would probably be fine. I just
recently ran across the Howard Johnson's at 51st Ave. and the NEW
freeway, and may have a decent (don't know until I try) connection into
the Fountains, Greenway at the OLD freeway.
Have a couple of people looking into some other locations, too...
What are we looking at for a timetable? I'm booked 5/21, 5/28, 6/11 and
6/25 and will need a date to make the necessary arrangements on my
end...
Msg # 1106 Dated 05-17-88 01:57:18
From: LEIGH BANNON
To: JOHN SCHUCH
Re: (R)ADIOS
When will your BBS be going up? Sounds like something everyone should
call.
Leigh
Msg # 1107 Dated 05-17-88 07:29:04
From: ALAN HAMILTON
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)MY RESIGNATION CONT.
*Sigh* So it's over. Although, as a listener, the evening shift
would have been acceptable to me, I can understand why you didn't wantt
it. If it's any consolation, the tremendous stress you were under
didn't show on this side of the radio. Thanks, and I'll miss your show.
I rather doubt that KTAR will snap you up, or that you would agree to do
their kind of shows in any case, so I most likely won't hear you again,
at least in Phoenix. I do hope you plan to continue this BBS as long as
you are here, though.
/
/ * / Alan
* *
Msg # 1108 Dated 05-17-88 09:23:14
From: JOHN SCHUCH
To: LEIGH BANNON
Re: (R)ADIOS
As soon as I get my tax refund, I'll have the line brought in and
I'll be up. You WILL hear about it on this BBS.
Thanks,
John Schuch
Msg # 1109 Dated 05-17-88 11:27:00
From: PETER PETRISKO
To: ALL
Re: WILKINSON
Joy! At least there is one station in Phoenix that isn't
a$$-backwards... Good luck in your dealings with KOY, Tom, hope this one
works out and we hear you again soon.
Msg # 1110 Dated 05-17-88 11:45:47
From: PAUL BENJAMIN
To: PETER PETRISKO
Re: (R)WILKINSON
Agreed. It would be real interesting to compare ratings in the 3-7
period with Tom on KOY and Jack Cole on KFYI. One nice thing about KOY
is that it has a much better signal, although there is that Dodger
baseball problem. The column implied that KOY might make a transition
to a talk station. That would be wonderful in that competition is what
can really prevent jerks like Weber from getting away with the sort of
stuff that we have seen. The listeners really will have the chance to
decide.
The real question, of course, is whether Weber can be compelled to let
Tom out of his contract (doubtful) or whether Tom can be successful in
his contention that Weber broke the contract (who knows). Good luck,
Tom. If you win, we win.
Msg # 1111 Dated 05-17-88 15:41:02
From: ALAN BRENNER
To: TOM LEYKIS
Re: B.W. COLUMN
Great article, at least it gives us die hard listeners HOPE!
I like the subtle way you cut up the broadcast group,"... it
would be nice to work for a class organization".
I love it!
Msg # 1112 Dated 05-17-88 19:53:52
From: JIM HANSON
To: ALL
Re: KFYI
Sorry to read that you quit KFYI last friday. I am not suprised too
much however. They were treating you worse and worse. I was surprised
when the station hired the new man to take over your time slot. I was
curious what was going to happen to Bruce Williams and NBC Talk Net.
I am one of the few that like to listen to him. You were scheduled to
take over his spot. Now he is on as usual. I still lower volume on l
commercials on both radio and TV. If I miss a little, so be it. I have
to be pretty close to the radios though. TVs have remotes of course.
I can change frequency also. If your wife continues to work at Chan
33 I suppose you will be staying in Phoenix, otherwise, you will be on
to another city and another station. We will miss you. It was reaslly
rotten the way the Station treated the group with law suits and this
stuff about 'secondary boycotts.' They didn't complain when an anti-
Leykis group asked for you to be taken off the air. But they stopped the
pro-Leykis group on some techniality, shows where management's feelings
are. Not fair.....but thenothing in life is fair..
Hope all is well with you as much as can be expected. Take care.
Msg # 1113 Dated 05-17-88 20:05:27
From: JIM HANSON
To: ALL
Re: BBS
I am having probles receiving garbage while on this BBS. Anyones
having this problI happens at random, I think. I can acess other
BBSes If I let my computer sit and not type anthing, I will get
several garbage characters.
Msg # 1114 Dated 05-17-88 20:07:26
From: JIM HANSON
To: ALL
Re: MORE ON BBS
Sometimes when I call the BBS phone, the line is answered, but there is
no data tone, just dead air. My modem will not connect when this
happens.
Since this is a dial-1 call for me, that adds to the cost.
Msg # 1115 Dated 05-17-88 20:29:49
From: LEIGH BANNON
To: JOHN SCHUCH
Re: (R)ADIOS
Hmmm... nice tax refund coming huh? I'll keep watching for the
BBS...
Leigh
Msg # 1116 Dated 05-17-88 21:14:09
From: SYSOP
To: ALL
Re: TOM FITZPATRICK'S COLUMN
REQUIRED READING!!! The Tom Fitzpatrick column in the brand new May 18th
New Times. It's already out. Lots of inside stuff about the
resignation...the other hosts...and about Weber's immediate reaction.
Don't miss it!
Tom Leykis
The News/Talk Radio Forum
Msg # 1117 Dated 05-17-88 21:24:14
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: STEVE LEWIS
Re: (R)BENEFIT
Contact Sue Ely at the Fountains Hotel. She knows me and what I have
been going thru with the "Tom Leykis" thing. She works directly with
the "boss". There might be a way to arrange something with them.
Also, what about one of the various clubs, such as Womens' Club, Knights
of Columbus, etc....
Msg # 1118 Dated 05-17-88 21:26:14
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: ALAN HAMILTON
Re: (R)MY RESIGNATION CONT.
Don't give up the ship yet. We all didn't get a lawsuit filed against
us just to let Tom out of town. We want to keep him here as I'm sure
he wants to stay here......
Msg # 1119 Dated 05-17-88 21:29:30
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: JIM HANSON
Re: (R)BBS
Once in awhile I will have a problem, but most of the time everything is
O.K. Don't have any suggestions for you, however. Sorry.....
Msg # 1120 Dated 05-17-88 21:31:07
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: JIM HANSON
Re: (R)MORE ON BBS
Try changing your parameters to allow more time for data tone before
your modem disconnects you. I had a similar problem and that took care
of it for me....
Msg # 1121 Dated 05-17-88 21:34:59
From: GENE KEEFOVER
To: SYSOP
Re: (R)TOM FITZPATRICK'S COLU
Sorry I'm going to miss you at your luncheon next Wednesday. Wish I
could be there to meet you. Bill called about it tonight. I'm going
to be in Vegas for a few days to unwind. I would change my plans, but
I'm meeting friends from Dallas and can't change dates now. Hope things
go well for you here while I'm gone and if things go well for me there,
who knows, maybe I'll buy KFYI and fire Weber!!!!!
Msg # 1123 Dated 05-17-88 23:54:20
From: JEFF BENKEL
To: ALL
Re: WHAT ELSE?
I have been out of town for a couple of weeks and I absolutely cannot
believe the activity on this usually sleepy board. But I guess that's
only natural given the situation.
Tom: Pleasde take the KOY job if it is offered and your are legally
able. The sweetest revengewill be to blow away Jack Cole in the
ratings. Also, I tried to bring up this subject on KFYI monday during
Cole's first shift and was promptly cut off. That, with the 7 second
delay, made it so no one ever knew I had called at all.
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1: This world needs outspoken atheists in order to help it evolve to some
2: degree of intelligence. Whatever you do, Tom, be a voice for truth,
3: justice, and the Milky Wayian way!
4: Me
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