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NOT MAD COW, ANGUS I have to admit, I finally read the first two issues of Wireless Review on the plane. I'm doing a hotel room e-mail to let you know that I am very impressed with the new magazine. Congratulations on a super job! You told me that the new book would have meat, and to my pleasant surprise, there was Angus, not mad cow, but Angus.

Seriously, I am very impressed. I read both issues nearly cover to cover. As an advertiser, I feel very satisfied with the new look, the in-depth coverage, the breadth and depth of the articles. Once again, a job well-done by you and your team!

Ed Pack, Delta Products

FITS THE BILL Just started my subscription to Wireless Review ... and I find it a very interesting information publication that adds to my knowledge of the wireless industry. As an old newspaper person who got "religion" and joined ALLTEL in a newly created media services department, I enjoy thoroughly researched, quick reads on topics of interest. Your publication fits the bill.

George S. Smit, Vice President ' Media Services, ALLTEL

PROGRAMMED CELL DEATH I got a chuckle from your "Hot Sheet" comments about Worm-Ware's Apoptosis and did a Web search to find out more. I found nothing from WormWare but learned that apoptosis is a medical term meaning programmed cell death.

I can't help wondering if this device complies with FCC requirements for harmful radiation!

Harry Ekelund, Marketing Manager, Hirschmann Antennas

*We received a flood of inquiries about Apoptosis. We were introduced to this product in a column called "Improbable," in the December issue of Byte magazine. The author of the column uses his page to describe improbable products that people would like to buy, but as far as he knows no one has built.

It's probably just as well that no one has attempted this product. Not only would it violate some FCC rules, it also would introduce a new kind of RF "interference" into carriers' systems.

SEPTUPLETS SCOOP Congratulations on the first issue of your new magazine. I enjoyed reading your editorial and articles and agree with many of your observations on how the wireless industry can make several improvements. I look forward to reading your magazine and possibly contributing to your future success.

I am, however, disappointed in your recent "Hot Sheet" item, titled "Seven Times the Airtime," which mentioned the absence of cellular phone donations to the Iowa McCaughey septuplets. United States Cellular, the major wireless communications company in Iowa, did in fact donate four cellular phones and service. Two were donated to the parents, Bobbi and Kenny McCaughey, one to Pastor Brown and one to Missionary Baptist Church so all could keep in touch throughout this miraculous experience.

One of the parent's cellular phones is part of United States Cellular's new CarryPhone Home & Away product. This product provides Bobbi or Kenny with a phone that is both a cordless and cellular phone all with a single number and single handset. Within 1,000 feet of the base station, it functions as a high-end cordless phone. Outside of this range, the phone functions as a cellular phone. We felt this would be an invaluable product for helping the McCaugheys keep in touch with their friends as well as each other and be with them at all times just in case of emergencies. We appreciate the chance to call your attention to our contribution to the McCaugheys.

David Friedman, Vice President of Marketing, United States Cellular

CIVIC-MINDED READER I am sure you would be happy to know that I read Wireless Review's first issue, cover to cover, while waiting to be called for a trial during jury duty today. What better way to spend four or five hours!

I did enjoy the first issue and wish you much success with the publication!

Athena Mandros, Corporate Communications Specialist, Dialogic