Maine Senator considers new law in
K1MAN case
Glenn Baxter of Maine, the former K1MAN, has been using a 15 year
old sentiment in order to advertise his amateur radio related businesses.
Amateurs will recall that Baxter was fined $21,000 recently for
numerous alleged violations of FCC rules. Baxter has routinely mixed
business with ham radio - a practise that got him into hot water
with the FCC in the first place.
Now, a Maine Senator considers a law that seeks to prevent people
from using previous accolades in advertising
The following is from Glenn Baxter's webpage:
"Glenn A. Baxter, P.E., K1MAN, is probably one of the best
known radio amateurs in the world today. Mr. Baxter was formally
recognized by the State of Maine Legislature on March 13, 1991 for
IARN's humanitarian work in world wide emergency communications.
Glenn Baxter is editor of the www.K1MAN.com Monthly Insider Newsletter
(Send $45 per year to www.K1MAN.com, Box 440, Belgrade Lakes, Maine
04918. VISA and Master Cards are also accepted."
Senator Elizabeth Schneider of Maine responds:
"A sentiment made fifteen years ago is not something that
validates or endorses a persons credibility and/or behavior. I am
sorry to hear that a sentiment is being used in an inappropriate
manner. I've never heard of another problem like this. It is possible
the way to address this issue is to set a rule or law that prevents
people from using sentiments in advertising."
The Center For Media Studies
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Matthew Graves
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