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            |         Your SYSOPS are Tom and Christine Leykis.          |
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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
    *     *

    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!
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