Who is Glenn Baxter?
Between 1985 and 2005, the FCC received hundreds of complaints regarding Glenn A. Baxter. Baxter claims that his organization, the International Amateur Radio Network (IARN) is "the world leader in Amateur Radio Emergency Communications." The purpose of this web page is to inform the public regarding the FCC's ongoing case against Glenn Baxter (K1MAN). Baxter informed his listeners that he would remain on the air until he is physically taken off the air. Many of those familiar with the case have stated that they fear Baxter may engage in an armed standoff with federal officials. Baxter's statements and the statements of his Canadian co-host lend credence to those fears.
Professional Engineers Caution Baxter
The Maine Board of Professional Licensure wrote Glenn Baxter on July 17, 2006 regarding the 18" thick file containing ethics violation complaints about him. The Board cautioned Baxter that he should only use his PE credential when actually doing professional engineering work. The Board found that Baxter had employed his professional engineering credential on reports entitled "Engineering Reports" when in fact their substance did not constitute professional engineering. In addition, the Board found that Baxter had employed his PE credential in conjunction with other titles such as "certified fire safety advisor" which were unrelated to professional engineering. The Board suggested that Baxter's habit of using his PE credential while doing work unrelated to professional engineering might erroneously appear to to the lay person as investing Baxter with additional expertise or credibility. Baxter's response (among other things) was that the Board was attempting to stifle his freedom of expression.
A $21,000 Forfeiture Order.
Glenn Baxter was ordered to pay $21,000 to the U.S. Treasury before April 29, 2006. However, inasmuch as Baxter has failed to pay, the FCC could ask the U.S. Department of Justice to file suit in Federal District Court in order to collect the money Baxter owes the US Treasury. If necessary, a civil suit against Baxter would be conducted by the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine. Such a suit would be styled, UNITED STATES vs. GLENN A. BAXTER.
What is Baxter's License Status?
Baxter's 'set aside' letter from the FCC.
Baxter's $21,000 NAL from the FCC.
He says a lot of things, although we haven't heard much from him since his $21,000 Forfeiture (fine) was affirmed. Most notably, Baxter called the FCC's $21,000 fine "silly and anemic" and he says "the FCC is corrupt."
Baxter warns, "I will be on the air until I am physically taken off the air!"
Baxter's co-host Karol Madera advises Glenn Baxter to Prepare for the Swat Team.
Baxter's co-host Karol Madera tells Baxter, "It is well past the knife fight stage Glenn!"
Baxter's friend and radio co-host Richard Whiten (ex WB2OTK) delivers an extremely racist monologue.
Baxter's co-host Karol Madera greets his friend Donald Anderson.
Baxter's co-host Karol Madera writes to Bob Sherin and Others
Baxter has referred to himself as being mentally ill. Here are other statements Baxter has made about himself.
On WWII: "Adolf Hitler was politically brilliant. World War II had many positive effects on our world."
On education: "I ended up with an engineering school 2.35 GPA. I screwed around through my first 8 grades of school. It took me 6 1/2 years to get through 4 years of college."
On the courts: "I was charged by the Connecticut State Police with reckless driving, a serious offence. Judge Pooler came up out of his chair! Mr. Baxter, I don't know what you are, but whatever it is, it STINKS."
On mental illness: "Am I sick? You bet I am, and I am quite proud to be mentally ill!"
There are more than 1,000 unflattering comments posted on one internet site alone regarding Glenn Baxter. There are at least 7 websites devoted exclusively to Baxter, and well over 50 websites that mention him by name. The vast majority of published comments are negative. Many comments focus on the FCC's allegations against Baxter and the remainder are based on personal observations and experiences. CMSPIRG will not offer an opinion, but will rely on facts, sound clips, and documented source materials to explore the numerous allegations surrounding Glenn A. Baxter and his more vocal supporters.
Walter Cronkite, the famous CBS broadcaster, has stated in writing that he has personal experience with Baxter's lack of ethics, and through his attorney, Ronald S. Konecky, Cronkite claimed that Baxter misused his voice and his image, among other things, and he made a demand that Baxter cease and desist.
Baxter allegedly misusing Cronkite's voice.
Baxter's alleged misuse of Cronkite's image.
Walter Cronkite's letter about his experience with Baxter's lack of ethics.
Hap Holly joined Walter Cronkite and Leo Meyerson on the topic of K1MAN and IARN. See the link (above right) for Hap Holly's RAIN REPORT and read Hap's insightful essay here:
Leo Meyerson is an acknowledged pioneer in the field of radio, and the founder of World Radio Laboratories and Galaxy Electronics. Throughout his life Leo has been very active in public service. A life member of the Quarter Century Wireless Association, Leo served as a National Director from 1977 to 1987. In 1991 he was named the QCWA Amateur Member of the year and in 1994 he was inducted into the QCWA Hall of Fame. Leo is also a life member of the American Radio Relay League, Society of Wireless Pioneers, and International Mission Radio Association among other associations. In 1980 Leo was elected a fellow of the Radio Club of America, one of the most prestigious radio clubs in America.
Despite a link to Universal Radio and a suggestion on Glenn Baxter's website that AARA Visa users will receive free shipping, the President of Universal Radio denied any affiliation with Glenn Baxter or his business.
"I can assure you that Universal Radio is not affiliated with Glen Baxter and his AARA. The reference on his website is not authorized. We have tried to get it removed, but have not been successful. Baxter does not listen to anyone it seems. Don't believe everything you see on the Internet."
Fred Osterman, President Universal Radio Inc.
Former IARN member and author Bob Sherin, "Glenn, again I reiterate at one point you were on the way up, but you took a wrong turn. You are no great thinker, no great lawyer, a poor writer, a poor communicator, a very, very poor ham, and a mentally disordered individual, growing worse."
Robert Barr, Director of Advancement at Baxter's Alma Mater wrote, "If even a portion of what [has been said about Baxter] is true, it marks an unfortunate turn of events. I assure you that the positive good works of Vermont Academy continue, despite what circumstances beyond our control might indicate."
Robert A. Barr, Director of Advancement, Vermont Academy
Referring to a legislative sentiment made by the Maine legislature, Senator Schneider said, "A sentiment made fifteen years ago is not something that validates or endorses a persons credibility and/or behavior. I am sorry to hear that a sentiment is being used in an inappropriate manner. I've never heard of another problem like this. It is possible the way to address this issue is to set a rule or law that prevents people from using sentiments in advertising."
-Senator Elizabeth Schneider, Maine
Baxter transmitted the phone number of Daniel Carver, the self-acknowledged racist and KKK member over the air many times. Amateurs who called the phone number aired by Baxter, heard Daniel Carver's racist answering machine message. Baxter was asked to apologize regarding the incident, but he has never done so. As previously noted, Baxter co-hosts Richard Whiten and Karol Madera are both well-known for delivering racist diatribes.
Daniel Carver's message. Use caution!
Baxter, Director of a Maine-based 501(c)3, private, non-operating foundation, was asked to apologize for the use of extreme racial slurs by his IARN/AARA co-host, Richard Whiten (the former WB2OTK). The letter, a copy of which was also sent to the FBI and the FCC, alleges that Richard Whiten has posted extreme racial slurs on the internet, in the same forum where he defames Glenn Baxter's detractors, including the FCC's Chief of Amateur Enforcement, Riley Hollingsworth. As previously noted, Baxter's other co-host, Karol Madera, is also known for extreme racial slurs.
Baxter was informed, "Some truly disgusting racist remarks are posted by your co-host." Whiten's ip address (24.177.228.188) was definitively matched to the offensive comments posted by mo-fo@hushmail.com. Whiten reportedly turned in his own amateur license for cancelation, following FCC allegations of "longstanding complaints" about "profanity, obscenity, broadcasting extreme racial slurs, deliberate interference and failure to properly identify."
A few of the extreme racial slurs, homoerotic comments, and general harassment by Richard Whiten, which were aimed at those who have made offical complaints against Glenn Baxter are posted here.
The answer is an emphatic yes. So-called 'Felony Affidavit Complaints' authored by Glenn Baxter were published on the internet where they were viewed hundreds of times by internet users. One publisher, Jon Cunningham, eventually removed the communication sent by Glenn Baxter, admitting that Baxter's claims were "defamatory, false, negligent, unprivileged, and actionable."
Baxter, author of the AARA/IARN bulletin, distributed a Veterans Day message to several Vets, saying he was "serving his country by standing up to cheap, corrupt politicians like (Riley) Hollingsworth." Baxter went on to say he "would love to face Hollingsworth's puny ass in any one of our great courts, including an administrative law court." Baxter went on to call Riley a "chicken and all bluff."
A complaint was been sent to the Maine Attorney General alleging that Baxter's advertisements are in violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act because they contain misrepresentations, omissions, and practices likely to mislead consumers. Numerous complaints have been sent to the FTC, SEC, and Maine Attorney General regarding Baxter's unsolicited commercial email.
As an example, the registered acronym DARE appeared on Baxter's website without permission. DARE is the registered trademark of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program. DARE is in no way affiliated with IARN or AARA.
Baxter has often used ARRL's copyrighted work without crediting the ARRL. The uncredited works have appeared in several K1MAN bulletins and on Baxter's webpage. ARRL's attorney, Chris Imlay has written to Baxter regarding these issues in the past.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was asked to investigate the tax exempt status of the IARN in light of current allegations surrounding IARN's President and Network Manager, Glenn Baxter. The IRS recently downgraded Baxter's IARN from a public charity to a private non-operating foundation, resulting in a net loss of 20% deductibility for donors.
+ Baxter used Rockwell Collins Marks and Logo without permission.
+ Baxter misused Walter Cronkite's Voice ID.
+ Baxter interfered with Health and Welfare traffic.
+ Baxter was fired from his job for making threats.
+ Baxter uses his radio station to threaten others.
+ Baxter failed to respond to FCC directives.
+ Baxter threatens other Hams.
+ Baxter wilfully interferes with other people's communications.
+ Baxter advertises his business over amateur radio.
+ Baxter interfered with over 80 Boy Scouts during their Jamboree On the Air.
+ Baxter uses amateur radio for business purposes.
+ Baxter has demonstrated a lack of character qualifications required to maintain licensure.
+ Baxter uses his radio station to cause injury to others.
Baxter wrote, "It took me 5 years to get through 4 year Vermont Academy and 6 1/2 years to get through 4 years of engineering school. I flunked my first stabs at Novice (theory), Tech (theory), General (code), Extra Theory, and First Class Commercial." Baxter says he attended Northwestern University for two years, but he was doing so poorly that he was advised to start over, somewhere else. After leaving Northwestern, he attended the University of Rhode Island where he eventually obtained a degree. Baxter currently has PE licenses in Illinois and Maine.
Baxter says he worked in 2005 as a substitute teacher at a prison school. Prior to that he was fired from his job at a radio station. Baxter also worked as a radio technician repairing radios. Baxter described himself as head of a watchdog entity interested in professional engineering accountability. On his webpage, Baxter wrote that he is the Executive Director of FHRI and that he is a "certified fire safety advisor." However, in January 2006, John C. Dean, Maine's State Fire Marshal, stated "I have never heard of this person or any organization with that title. To my knowledge, there is no such title as Certified Fire Safety Advisor in Maine law." Recently the Maine Board of Professional Engineers referred to Baxter as "a peddler of smoke alarms."
Baxter sued for defamation regarding allegations that he threatened his employers at his radio station job. He lost that suit in Maine Superior Court, then he lost his appeal in the Maine Supreme Court.
Baxter lost his 10 million dollar suit against the FCC, and he lost the AM power limit case he brought against the FCC. Listing all of Baxter's failed law suits comprise take several pages.
Baxter's Suit Against the FCC.
Baxter offered a reward for information regarding claims that he is a "child molester," a "pirate broadcaster," and that he is "running a pyramid scheme." The Manchester Newsletter made all of those claims. Baxter's reward for information about the publisher of the Newsletter was the topic of an item contained in Amateur Radio Newsline #1053. Baxter sued several individuals whom he thought may have authored the Newsletter. He lost those suits.
Yes. K1MAN is a controversial public figure. A few of the many sites about Baxter are below:
Satire about Baxter and his businesses
Further allegations about Baxter.
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Karol Madera (VE7KFM) of Saanich, BC is a Baxter co-host who has become notorious by virtue of the violent content, obscenity, homophobia, racial and ethnic slurs, and anti-American sentiments he often transmits on 14.275 mHz.
Richard Whiten (ex-WB2OTK) of Easley, SC is a Baxter co-host and former FCC licensee. Whiten has frequently posted extremely racist remarks on the internet and like Madera, he seems to be preoccupied with sodomy and other homo-erotic themes. The FCC stated that they received "numerous complaints regarding profanity, obscenity, broadcasting extreme racial slurs, deliberate interference and failure to properly identify" regarding Richard Whiten. Riley Hollingsworth of the FCC also said he'd received complaints that Whiten had "played recordings over the air for the purpose of harassment or deliberate interference." Whiten is currently a short-wave-listener who no longer has a license to transmit using amateur radio.
Todd Daugherty of Taylorville, Illinois is a self-acknowledged Pirate. Daugherty is well known for hosting and trading cartoons featuring virtual children being raped by adults, which he calls "art." Daugherty, who holds the callsign N9OGL, has referred to the ARRL as the "ASSHOLE RADIO RELAY LEAGUE" and to Riley Hollingsworth as that "little bitchwhore/anti-free speecher" and to the FCC as "those NAZI SCUMBAGS." Recently, Daugherty posted this picture of Riley Hollingsworth on his Blog.
Donald Anderson N4TAT (ex-W4JYZ) of Warner Robins, GA is a self-described "convicted drug felon" and "murderer" who has been cited by the FCC in the past. Anderson has frequently been heard supporting Glenn Baxter on the air. Anderson has expressed the opinion that America is the Devil.
November 18, 2005. Leo Meyerson has informed the amateur community that he does not support Glenn Baxter, IARN, AARA, or any of Baxter's activities. In fact, Meyerson is incensed that Baxter appears to be using his likeness and image to promote his businesses. He went on to say he has not seen or spoken with Baxter in over 20 years. Meyerson has sent a letter to the FCC urging them not to renew Baxter's FCC license.
A Petition to Deny Baxter's license renewal application was filed with the FCC by Keith Lamonica, an attorney who has testified in front of the FCC and in front of the US Senate as an expert witness. Lamonica is also the winner of an ARRL Technical Achievement Award. Some of the allegations in the petition are listed below:Websites About K1MAN and Friends
