[BC] sats

[Rich Wood]

------ At 12:14 PM 7/19/2005, Cowboy wrote: -------

> > - I don't see that Federal Approval is required. Supposing I were 
> to put one
> > up that broadcasts to the US but my service is based and owned in, say,
> > Somalia? What're you going to do, shoot it down?
>
>  They might !
>  At just what elevation does a governments authority stop ?
>  What are the limits of air space ?

I can't seem to find how many satellites Somalia has launched. I 
would guess that, if all your activities are based in Somalia, the US 
has no control. How many Somalian birds have footprints over the US? 
Why not do it the easy way. Rent a channel on SIRIUS or XM.

If you've got investors willing to start another service, I'm looking 
for some more work and would be happy to help. I've been involved 
with ABC's conversion from DATS to SEDAT and moving network 
affiliates from SEDAT to Starguide at WOR. Problem is, I really don't 
want to work in a country where I have to bring my own food. Can we 
do it from Tonga? I believe they were smart enough to grab satellite 
slots and develop the .TV extension on the Internet.

I've always liked the Virgin Islands. I remember talking with Scott 
Knight of the Knight Quality Stations. He was my affiliate in the VI. 
During the conversation I asked him what he was wearing (not an 
obscene call). He said sandals, shorts and a cool, loose-fitting 
shirt. I was in New York being strangled by a useless tie. Won't 
work. It's a US territory.

I'll get back to you if I think of another idyllic place.

Rich


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