Let 0 be a continuous nonzero homomorphism of the convolution algebra L 1 ' OC (IR + ) and also the unique extension of this homomorphism to A/| OC (1R + ). We show that the map is continuous in the weak* and strong operator topologies on M^, considered as the dual space of C C (R + ) and as the multiplier algebra of L\ x . Analogous results are proved for homomorphisms from(w\), i) to some L'(a>2), and, for each sufficiently large L 1 (coj), i) to L x (,a>i). We also determine which continuous homomorphisms between weighted convolution algebras extend to homomorphisms of L\ x . We also prove results on convergent nets, continuous semigroups, and bounded sets in M loc that we need in our study of homomorphisms.2000 Mathematics subject classification: primary 43A22, 46J40, 46J45, 43A20,43A10.