On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:45:24 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:



We almost closed on a house. One of the conditions was no
restrictions or "associations" or anything like that. I want to put
up a tower for my radio hobby and I like to keep my trailer boats
close to my residence.

Better also check local ordinances about that tower.
But maybe you did.

--Vic

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:50:46 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:45:24 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:



We almost closed on a house. One of the conditions was no
restrictions or "associations" or anything like that. I want to put
up a tower for my radio hobby and I like to keep my trailer boats
close to my residence.

Better also check local ordinances about that tower.
But maybe you did.

Local ordinaces are superceded by Federal guidelines regarding towers.

As long as I stay within the Federal guidelines, I'm fine.

Association contracts are a bit sticker, but they have been
successfully fought.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:50:46 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:45:24 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:



We almost closed on a house. One of the conditions was no
restrictions or "associations" or anything like that. I want to put
up a tower for my radio hobby and I like to keep my trailer boats
close to my residence.

Better also check local ordinances about that tower.
But maybe you did.

Local ordinaces are superceded by Federal guidelines regarding towers.

As long as I stay within the Federal guidelines, I'm fine.



That's what I thought. I suppose it depends on what part of the country you
live in, but here in the People's Republic of Duxbury, local ordinances
supersede Federal guidelines as long as the local ordinances are equal to or
exceed (more restrictive) those of the Fed.

You are allowed to purchase your property, pay the taxes and the upkeep, but
the town determines what you can do and not do with it for the most part.

Eisboch

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:15:43 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

You are allowed to purchase your property, pay the taxes and the upkeep, but
the town determines what you can do and not do with it for the most part.

I got into a bit of a tussle with my town's zoning board over the
three 150+ towers I wanted to put up when I was actively contesting.

All it took was one 'phone call from an attorney explaining the site
process, the Federal rules regarding height/safety, etc., all of which
I was well within the guidelines and the problem went away.

The BOZ then tried to pass a local ordinance requiring excessive
safety requirements and they found themselves in a court suit from
another ham in town which cost them a ton of money - poof - away went
the ordinance.

In my case it wouldn't be much of a tower compared to what I had, but
still....

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:15:43 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

You are allowed to purchase your property, pay the taxes and the upkeep,
but
the town determines what you can do and not do with it for the most part.

I got into a bit of a tussle with my town's zoning board over the
three 150+ towers I wanted to put up when I was actively contesting.

All it took was one 'phone call from an attorney explaining the site
process, the Federal rules regarding height/safety, etc., all of which
I was well within the guidelines and the problem went away.

The BOZ then tried to pass a local ordinance requiring excessive
safety requirements and they found themselves in a court suit from
another ham in town which cost them a ton of money - poof - away went
the ordinance.

In my case it wouldn't be much of a tower compared to what I had, but
still....

The various town boards here would have a fit and I am sure they would try
every angle to block it despite the Federal rules. I'd love to try putting
up a ham radio tower on my property, just to watch the reactions. I'd tell
them I need to put it in a wetland area to establish a good ground plane.

Eisboch

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:29:19 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

The various town boards here would have a fit and I am sure they would try
every angle to block it despite the Federal rules. I'd love to try putting
up a ham radio tower on my property, just to watch the reactions. I'd tell
them I need to put it in a wetland area to establish a good ground plane.

ROTFL!!!

Hey, you were looking for something new to do. :)

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:29:19 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:

The various town boards here would have a fit and I am sure they would try
every angle to block it despite the Federal rules. I'd love to try
putting
up a ham radio tower on my property, just to watch the reactions. I'd
tell
them I need to put it in a wetland area to establish a good ground plane.

ROTFL!!!

Hey, you were looking for something new to do. :)

yup. In fact, the '46 Ford is being picked up this afternoon by Horseless
Carriage for shipment to the new owner in Texas. Down to two "special" cars
now .... the 67 GTO and the Porsche 911.

Lately, my time has been taken up giving Grand Banks tours. Lotsa keel
kickers out there, but no buyers yet.

Eisboch

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:15:43 -0400, Eisboch penned the following well
considered thoughts to the readers of rec.boats:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:50:46 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:45:24 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:



We almost closed on a house. One of the conditions was no
restrictions or "associations" or anything like that. I want to put
up a tower for my radio hobby and I like to keep my trailer boats
close to my residence.

Better also check local ordinances about that tower.
But maybe you did.

Local ordinaces are superceded by Federal guidelines regarding towers.

As long as I stay within the Federal guidelines, I'm fine.



That's what I thought. I suppose it depends on what part of the country you
live in, but here in the People's Republic of Duxbury, local ordinances
supersede Federal guidelines as long as the local ordinances are equal to or
exceed (more restrictive) those of the Fed.

You are allowed to purchase your property, pay the taxes and the upkeep, but
the town determines what you can do and not do with it for the most part.

Here's how you get yourself in deep doo-doo signing these covenants.

The FCC has an established policy of limited preemption of state and
local regulations governing amateur station facilities..... protection
from local laws that attempt to preempt Federal Statutes.

However, when you sign a CC&R you have *agreed* to be limited by these
covenants and the FCC isn't going to protect you from yourself.

http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/ind...amateur&page=4

--

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