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Volume 18 – No. 2 Summer 2005 www.oabok.org Digital TV Conversion Eighty-Percent of Delegation Hard Deadline Proposed Sponsors Radio Bill On May 26, House Commerce Committee Chairman Joe Barton Oklahoma House members Tom introduced in the Telecommunications Subcommittee a “staff Cole, Frank Lucas, John draft” on establishing a hard deadline for television to surrender Sullivan, and Dan Boren have their analog spectrum and transmit digitally only. Originally, signed on to co-sponsors HR 998 Chairman Barton had proposed a December 31, 2006 hard dead- “Local Radio Service Preserva- line, but the staff draft established a date of December 31, 2008. tion Act.” Representative Istook Currently the conversion date is December 31, 2006 or when 85% has previously indicated support of the consumers in the market are capable of receiving a digital for HR 998, but has not signed- signal. Barton’s proposal offers no alternative to a hard deadline. on as a co-sponsor. Our thanks Fortunately many concerns were raised during the subcommittee to Representatives Lucas, Cole, hearing and it was generally felt the “staff draft” was a starting Sullivan, and Boren for their place for discussion of legislation. commitment to co-sponsor. In Oklahoma there are 232,000 homes that receive television over- This legislation would prohibit the-air and not by cable or satellite. These are homes occupied the satellite radio services from primarily by minorities and the disadvantaged. One of the alter- carrying local programming natives in providing coverage to these “over-the-air” homes was such as news, weather and traf- the government providing a convert box to each one. In Oklahoma fic reports. Satellite services are alone the estimated cost would be over $11,000,000. The cost now advertising their coverage of college sports being carried by nationally would be astronomical. This does not consider those local radio stations through their homes with cable or satellite that have television sets not on either network affiliations. The satel- service, but served by the stations’ over-the-air broadcast. lite radio services were licensed The primary objectives of hard deadline legislation is to expedite by the FCC to provide national the conversion from analog to digital and most importantly from programming only, but have the government’s standpoint, the return of the analog spectrum ignored an agreement with the for auction that will generate tremendous revenues. NAB and the original licensing Unfortunately, the most important person involved is being intent by providing local weather ignored … the consumer. and traffic reports in selected cities and developing technology On The Inside capable of transmitting other Are lotteries legal, or not? Page 3 programming. New Workshops + 2005 Sports Day Page 3 If your representative is one that Golf shorts and gimme caps—Pictures! Page 4 is co-sponsoring HR 998, be sure Golf Scramble is a real “hole-in-one” Page 5 to thank him for his support. Message from the Chairman Summer Fun!!! Events Calendar What a great way to get the summer started!!!! I want August 2 to thank everyone who participated in the OAB Annual Sports Day Foundation Golf Tournament at the West Course of Oak Metro Tech, Tree Golf and Country Club on Thursday, June 9th. It was another successful event attended by 72 golfers August 10 from around the state. We had a 30-minute delay due to Mary Cox TV News Workshop weather, but the afternoon turned out great. A big thank Metro Tech, Oklahoma City you to our many sponsors for supporting the foundation tournament and we look forward to your support and participation again next year!!!!! August 16 Don’t forget to check out and explore our very informative web site— Board of Directors Meeting www.oabok.org. It is loaded with information that can help you find Tulsa out about upcoming workshops, seminars, and a vast amount of other information. September 7 As a member of the OAB, you not only have access to our website but Awards Meeting to information concerning our conventions, access to our legal hotline, Oklahoma City information on our inspection program, and the latest on advertising issues. And remember that the education foundation provides us with September 8 learning opportunities. What a great value for being a member of the Awards Meeting OAB! Tulsa We have several very important issues facing our broadcasting indus- try today. I encourage you to get involved with your legislators and the September 21–23 political process. NAB Radio Show Until next time, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me anytime. October 4 —Wes Milbourn, OAB Chairman, 2005–2006 Small Market Workshop Board of Directors Oklahoma City

Wes Milbourn Chair KFOR-TV, Oklahoma City November 14–18 Roger Harris Chair-Elect KADA AM/FM, KYKC, Ada News Awards Competition Brent Hensley TV Vice Chair KOCO-TV, Oklahoma City Kevin Potter Radio Vice Chair KWON/KYFM/KRIG, Bartlesville Week Kevin Perry Treasurer Perry Broadcasting, Oklahoma City November 15 Pat Bryson Past-Chair Renda Broadcasting, Tulsa Bill Coleman Team Radio, Ponca City/Perry/Blackwell/Stillwater Board of Directors Meeting Lee Anderson McAlester Radio, McAlester Oklahoma City Pat Baldwin KTUL-TV, Tulsa Dan Lawrie Cox Radio, Tulsa January 10 Michael Kronley KJRH-TV, Tulsa Joyce Reed , Oklahoma City Board of Directors Meeting

Bill Whitley Associate Representative Media Services Group Oklahoma City Mike Chanslor OBEA Representative Northeastern State University March 31–April 1 Carl C. Smith President and CEO Nancy Struby Executive Assistant OAB Annual Convention Sheraton Hotel, Oklahoma City The Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters is comprised of commercially FCC licensed radio and television stations organized for promoting the interest and welfare of the broadcast industry. The Association publishes the OAB Newsletter four times each year. Advertising rates are available upon request. Articles, pictures and letters to the editor should be mailed to OAB, 6520 North , Suite 104, Oklahoma City, OK 73116. Telephone— 405–848–0771 Web Site— www.oabok.org FAX— 405–848–0772 Email— [email protected]  August 2 is Lottery Confusion The passage of the Oklahoma State Lottery issue has many OAB Sports Day thinking that any lottery is legal in Oklahoma. Not true. The Not held last year, but return- issue approved by the public was for the establishment of a ing to the OAB programming State sponsored lottery and did not authorize any other lot- agenda is the Annual Sports teries. The approval of a State lottery did trigger previous Day program scheduled for passed legislation authorizing lotteries conduct by certain August 2 at Metro Tech in non-profit organizations. Details on non-profit lotteries can Oklahoma City. be found on the OAB website at www.oabok.org. The program for the day has On another gaming issue, if you want to host a Hold not been completed but cur- ‘em Poker Tournament, don’t! It’s illegal in Oklahoma! The rently scheduled to appear only places that can lawfully host card gambling games are are Bob Barry and Merv Indian casinos with compacts with the State of Oklahoma. Johnson, OU broadcast team; Dave Hunziker, Graeme Newell Workshop August 10 OSU broadcast team; and Danny Rennels, OSSAA, Mary Cox, a member of “Wake Up Your Morning who will cover not only rule Graeme Newell’s 602 Com- News.” changes but a hot new topic munications training staff, Mary has 20-plus years in secondary school activi- will conduct news workshops experience as a news man- ties—Steroids. on Wednesday, August 10, ager, producer and reporter The program should be com- at Metro Tech in Oklahoma in some of the nation’s top pleted and complete details City. The morning session newsrooms. As a news direc- mailed to OAB members will deal with “Branding tor, she created a successful around July 1. Mark the date Your On-Air Talent” and the start-from-scratch newsroom on your calendar now. afternoon session will cover at KNXV, the ABC affiliate in Phoenix. She oversaw the day-to-day operations at Small Market Workshop coming October 4 WSB in as assistant news director, served as an If you are interested in A part of the day’s program executive producer at KSAZ improving your personal or will cover critique of indi- in Phoenix and produced station air sound or how HD vidual air-checks of those newscasts at WCCO, Minne- radio can work at your sta- attending. It’s all geared to apolis. Mary also worked as tion, then you need to attend improving your sound. Director of Client Services for this workshop on October 4. If you have been thinking Convergent Communications Plans call for some of our top about taking the step to HD Consultants. programmers to provide you radio, but been hesitant, Complete details will be with their insight on putting come hear what’s neces- mailed to OAB members together a successful sound sary to make the switch, the around July 1. on various music, news and advantages and revenue pos- talk formats. sibilities. A representative of Ibiquity is being invited.

 2005 Teams

[Left to right] Closest to the Pin on hole #2, Aaron Gregory. Closest to the Pin on hole #14, Gene Vidler. Closest to the Pin on hole #10, Roger Hadley.  fect afternoon for golf followed. sponsors Oklahoma Army National Preliminary results indicate the Guard, OERB, Nation Scramble made approximately and KFOR-TV with assistance from $7,500 for the OAB Education BMI. Foundation. Results of the compe- Our special thanks go not only to tition are listed elsewhere in this our sponsors, but also to “The Ren- newsletter. dettes,” Kristen Davis, Kathy The field of 72 represented broad- Jones and Keri Clemons, Vance casters and associates from all parts Harrison’s Creative Marketing for of the State that thoroughly enjoyed providing commemorative t-shirts, their afternoon at Oak Tree. Par- and Jack Deskin and Mark Scott Huge Success ticipants enjoyed a deli buffet lunch for handling the putting contest. courtesy of OGE Energy, then loos- Other sponsors that played a role in The most threatening thing at the ened up on the practice tee and put- the success Longest Drive sponsors Oak Tree Country Club on June 9th ting green prior to the 1:30 tee-off. KFOR and KTUL; Closest to the Pin was not the 72 players entered in Team pictures were taken courtesy sponsors Team Radio, Perry Broad- the Foundation Golf Scramble, but of Todd Fowler and American casting, KJRH and KWCO. Our lightning and the thunderstorms Media Services. hole sponsors were Roger Harris, moving in that direction prior to the KJRH, Cox Radio, KFOR, KOCO, start. Fortunately Mother Nature The awards reception following KSWO, KTUL, KWTV, McAlester cooperated moving the storms play featured hot hors d’oeuvres Radio, KXII, KOKH/KOCB, KWCO, around the area and tee-off was and free wine and beer. Sponsors KAUT, Bartlesville Radio, and only delayed 30 minutes and a per- of the reception were scramble Tulsa’s Renda.

[Left to right] Winning First Place, with a score of 56, was the KWTV team of Heath Vaughn, Kyle McQuaid, and Sean Berndt. Not pictured is Brad McRae. Scoring 58 for 2nd Place was OERB’s team of Aaron Gregory, Mike Terry, and Matt Thompson. Not pictured is Agee.

[Left to right] Taking 3rd Place, with a score of 58, was the Paragon Communications team of (l-r) Dustin Gunkel, Brooks Brewer, Paul Gunkel, and Blake Brewer. Closest to the Pin on hole #6, and Longest Drive on hole #16, Chris Cutler.  Hanszen Named NAB Vice Chair KOSU Wins Murrow Award Jerry Hanszen, Oklahoma broadcasters’ The Radio & Television representative on the NAB Radio Board, News Directors Association has been named 2nd Vice Chair of the NAB has awarded KOSU, Stillwa- Radio Board. Jerry, a Carthage, TX broad- ter, a Edward R. Murrow caster, is serving his second term on the NAB award. The national honor board as the Oklahoma and was presented for their representative. He has attended a number of our conventions and board meetings. Gail Payne, KTFX, Sand Springs, series on the problems recently received the Oklahoma and possible solutions at Conference of the United Methodist the nation’s largest EPA Roy Stewart Named FCC’s Deputy Chief Superfund site, Tar Creek, Church Human Relations award for New FCC Chairman Kevin Martin recently her work with religion and race. in Northeastern Oklahoma. KOSU Program Director named Roy Stewart Senior Deputy Chief of Jerry Butler has moved from will receive the award in the Media Bureau. Roy has been serving as Altus to become general manager of in October. Chief of the Broadcast Licensing Policy Divi- KOFM/KGWA in Enid. KOSU is celebrating its 50th sion. Roy has appeared at many of our OAB Oklahoma State professor Jack anniversary. conventions, most recently in Tulsa this past Hodgson has been named the recip- April. Our congratulations to Roy. ient of a RTNDF Summer Fellowship at 6 News in Lawrence, KS. Kevin Perry, Perry Broadcasting, is the recipient of a fellowship to the NAB Education Foundation Executive Development Program for Radio Broadcasters on July 16-19 at Georgetown in Washington. Tim Hudson has left the and is the now Professor and Director of the School of Commu- nication at East Carolina University.

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