Archie's Corner

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QBID/CMDA UPDATE

April 6, 2001....

To our Friends and Supporters:

We appreciate your patience as we go through the creation of our one-of-a-kind television network. It hasn’t been easy. But rather than give you hype or promises, this will bring you up to date on our progress.

Perhaps you are unaware of the millions of dollars involved to get a new television network underway? New equipment, programming and talent are only a few of the factors required for a 24/7 operation. We have had to seek out investors, sponsors and advertisers to become a part of our team. Our staff has had one focus only: to get the Triangle Television Network on the air.

There has been some concern regarding our change of name from the Gay Television Network to the Triangle Television Network. First, we have had complaints that “gay” has a prominently male orientation and, as we encompass all of our lifestyles, we felt this was a justifiable change. On a second level, we also found that the corporate world still has hang-ups with the term “gay” and while we do not wish to succumb to pressure from outside sources, we must always keep our main goal of getting the Network on the air at the forefront. So, please accept us as the Triangle Television Network – a rose by any other name…

Now the good news: We are presently conducting broadcast tests between our studios and the Satellite Provider. There is no point in going on the air if our signal is unsatisfactory. The satellite signal must travel 46,000 miles through space from a station to your home, and that means there is very little room for error. We are currently running test patterns, sample broadcasts, live air tests, as well as audio tests, to get everything up to spec. This is truly wonderful news as when the testing phase is completed, we can officially begin our first broadcast day.

When will we hit the air? Hopefully soon. But until the tests and other matters have been resolved we cannot give you a definitive date. Please be patient. We are on the brink of success.

Thank you again for your tremendous support and your patience.

Sincerely,

TTN

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