The results of the poll of member VEC's is expected to be announced shortly. The government says that you cannot sell eavesdropping equipment to the general public and is making certain that everyone listens. According to news reports, Kenneth Deal Fox, the owner of a chain of electronic stores known as Spy Shops has been indicted on charges of possessing and distributing illegal eavesdropping devices. Authorities allege that Fox sold four electronic bugging and intercepting devices to an undercover agent. The agent reportedly told Fox that he specifically wanted them to spy on a business partner.
Federal law prohibits the import, sale and advertising of eavesdropping equipment for personal use.
A 1,500 foot television transmission tower in Ceder Hill Texas collapsed on Saturday, October 12th. Three workers and taking several broadcast stations off the air. Reports say that the maintenance workers were moving one antenna to make way for the installation of another. Reportedly a gust of wind caught the gin pole used to hoist materials to the working location. The gin pole fell, breaking a guy wire and causing the tower to fall.