nnaarrnn
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I'm not a HAM radio operator, but figured this would be the best forum to ask the question after hours of searching. If this is the wrong forum, please move it!
Where would I find information about local antenna/tower laws. I would like to erect a pole with a TV antenna, Cellular antenna for my Srpint data card failover, and maybe a point to point 802.11 setup for a neighbor.
Any help on where I could find any information would be much appreciated. Thank you! |
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Waldothe3rd
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2 edits | You're mainly under jurisdiction of your Homeowner's Association (if you have such thing), your city/county and your proximity to an airport. The FCC rules (in cooperation with the FAA) can be found at »wireless.fcc.gov/antenna/index.h···_started
Basic safety and lightning protection need to be followed for the installation, but if it's only a 20 foot installation, not too many restrictions should be placed on you. As for the city/county - It's easier to beg and plead forgiveness than it is to ask permission. You may need to pull a permit, but for a simple installation like you have described it's unlikely. |
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nnaarrnn
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| Thank you, and yes, it will probably only be 20 feet. I live on an incline, on a higher plane than my neighbors 360* around me, with a tall hill/mountain behind me
Really the only thing I'm trying to accomplish is to get the TV aerial up above the power lines, that are located about eye-level sitting atop my roof. |
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burner50
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EN22wm | reply to nnaarrnn
I believe that the FCC told HOA's to get bent on antenna restrictions for DTV...
»www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html |
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Robotics
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Unless it has changed, and I don't think it has. Anyone can erect an antenna 20 feet above any structure, no questions asked. (unless a HOA wants to bark over it or your near an airport of course)
This includes trees.
For what your saying your situation is, I feel you don't have an issue. Make sure you ground it properly
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nnaarrnn
join:2004-09-30
Nitro, WV | I dont think I would either. I just wanted to ask the experts first. No HOA, and nearest airport is at least 20+ miles line of sight. Glad I have a nice project for the weekend. Thanks guys. |
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Tommyastro
join:2004-01-18
Poughkeepsie, NY | reply to nnaarrnn
Just BE CAREFUL putting it up. 3 people died recently putting up a ham radio antenna. It fell on power lines electrocuting them. And it was the ham's family, not him. Very sad case. BE VERY CAREFUL!
Tom |
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Eat Me
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1 edit | reply to nnaarrnn
As others have correctly stated, the FCC pre-empts ALL regulations and ALL home owner association covenant codes and restrictions (CC&Rs) with regards to over the air TV antennas, small satellite dishes and fixed wireless (internet) antennas.
However, it is not a blanket license to put up any kind of antenna you want. There are certain stipulations.
Basically anything over 12 feet may be subject to local permitting requirements for safety reasons.
Satellite dishes are also limited to a diameter of 1 meter or less (basically this covers all DBS satellite dishes like echostar, directv etc).
It is best to read the info from the FCC which will explain all. |
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nnaarrnn
join:2004-09-30
Nitro, WV | I think I'm okay. No home owner association, and I'm just going to put up a 20' pole in the yard to avoid mounting to the house. Thanks guys for all the help! |
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