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I don't know how closely they voted on radio. But
on telecom, Martin definitely was not Powell's "loyal terrier." Martin sided
with the Democrat commissioners to oppose Powell on UNE-P back in 2003, and
that disregard for Powell's chairmanship was considered a pivotal moment in
Martin's ascent to the top.
From: irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of N0UIHEric@xxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 7:01 PM To: irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [IRCA] Re: New FCC commish Kevin Martin That's bad news for those, like me, who are fighting for a more equitable,
more consumer-friendly, and more worker-friendly broadcast industry. Kevin
Martin, from what I've heard, has been Michael Powell's loyal terrier at the
FCC. I'm very sure he'll continue the reckless policies that Powell has put
forth, including rules to make the media monopolies even bigger (and needlessly
putting more people out of work as a result), putting an end to the use of HF
spectrum by radio amateurs and international broadcasters in favor of BPL,
continuing the massive interference brought about by the attempt to implement
IBOC (for which no market exists), and the continued embracing of patronage and
cronyism as media employment policy, especially in radio.
On the other hand, he may distance himself from the recklessness of the
failed leadership of Michael Powell. I'm very concerned for the future of radio
workers, DXers, amateur radio operators and radio listeners everywhere.
73, Eric (N0UIH)
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