Woody Nelson/WSBX news

[radioboy]

I'd have to sit in a hotel in the heart of Tallahassee and hear the signal myself before I would believe the coverage claim. I'm just not buying it - and I don't see anyone buying it either.

The 1020 signal has not really been heard in Tallahassee since back in 2007. The Harris transmitter was damaged by lightning while Lifeline still owned and operated the station as WJEP.

After the death of Lifeline founder Jimmy Keyton, that group's decision to leave the radio business entirely brought about the sale of this station. They decided the expenses of repairing and operating the station were not worth the effort.

I have visited this station, but that was way before the days of Georgia Triangle and before the lightning strike. In 1983/84, it was about as much of a state of the art facility as could be expected, and put a listenable (but not great) signal into Tallahassee.

I personally do know a couple of the people who either have, or do work with Lifeline Ministries,
which is the only reason I have any interest in the WSBX saga at all. I'm sorry that a once decent station has come to such a sad state of affairs.

 

[Sheriff Andy]

It would seem that nearly everything Steven Blood involves himself with tend to come to these sorts of ignominious conclusions. Unfortunately, with the rather grandiose self image he has and the failure to realize he doesn't posses the experience or background to actually be doing this sort of work will always end up in this manner.
On the other hand, he only seems to be able to self publicize phony identities and non-existant companies.

I find it odd that the latest correspondence from the FCC actually addresses "Georgia Triangle Broadcasting" even though that company no longer exists. Isn't this another instance of possible perjury, etc.?
Eventually, this guy will get his comeuppance and will most certainly be sheltered and eating meals courtesy of the penal system.
And that will be a good thing.

 

[Witchlover]

Sheriff Andy, the company exists (apparently) but it is no longer registered as a Georgia corporation. I have worked for companies which were incorporated, and I have worked for a company which was not incorporated. Incorporation establishes a business as a legal entity which enjoys certain rights not unlike those an individual enjoys - including the right to own property, such as vehicles, inventory, machinery ... a radio station.

What the FCC decides to do about Steven or GA Triangle remains to be seen. My guess is that they'll do, eh, not much. Now if the IRS becomes interested, this is another matter. Sometimes, it makes business sense to sustain a losing proposition for a time even if doing so does not seem sensible at all to the outside observer.

As to all of these non-existent companies Steven creates, recreates and decreates (OK, it's not a word, but it ought to be!) well, a business comes into existence whenever an individual begins carrying on that business - and we all have learned that old Woody does carry on so. Peace Profound, Sheriff Andy.

 

[taylorengineer]

I can't wait for "Woody: The Movie" to come out. ;D

I would probably pay money to go see that. Yep!
I also think we could create a mighty fine reality TV show based on the "Woody Years."

 

[Poledo]

I know that a corporation can own a whole lot of things, including a radio station, but I was under the impression that the broadcast license had to have a person's name on it. As in a certified operator in charge the FCC could go after if the saw fit. All other aspects of running a business could be done by the corporation so clients and vendors would only be able to go after the corporation if they needed to pursue an issue. How far off am I?

 

[secondchoice]

Good legal advise (expensive lawyer) is some of the best spent money anybody could spend. You can "play games" with different corporations in "the same business" but most suppliers are wise to these games.

 

[Witchlover]

I know that a corporation can own a whole lot of things, including a radio station, but I was under the impression that the broadcast license had to have a person's name on it. As in a certified operator in charge the FCC could go after if the saw fit. All other aspects of running a business could be done by the corporation so clients and vendors would only be able to go after the corporation if they needed to pursue an issue. How far off am I?

In short, the FCC no longer requires operator licenses for broadcast personnel, except in the case of international stations. I remember when getting at least the Third-Class license with Element 9 was the mark of someone serious about a career in the industry. The FCC has more or less gotten out of the operator licensing game, except for what is needed to comply with treaties and such. Station licenses are issued to corporations, which are responsible for hiring suitably capable professionals to operate the stations in accordance with FCC Rules & Regs. A President, CEO or Chairman of the Board does sign the application, of course, but if the FCC feels the need to go after a violator, they go after the entity holding the license, which the FCC holds ultimately responsible for the proper operation of the station. This is not to say an individual won't be fined for egregious violation of the rules, and referred to the U. S. Attorney in extreme cases. I don't recall the last time I even heard of any station being stripped of its license by the FCC.

http://wireless.fcc.gov/commoperators/wncol.html