Amateur radio operators (hams) have complained for years about increasingly onerous civic and Home Owner’s Association regulations on antennae.
In some cases, hams had antennae that were ‘approved’ when installed, but later deemed eyesores or hazards and were then ‘illegal’.
Federal Regulations were implemented a number of years ago saying municipalities couldn’t rule ham antennae must be taken down.
Then the fight was on with HOAs, who are under seperate legal compacts than municipalities.
The pro-ham argument is that amateur radio has always been a feature of emergency communications during disasters, wartime, and peacetime. Since it is a federally licensed endeavor, then no one below federal level can limit antennae.
The anti-ham argument is that antennae are eyesores, lower property values, and increase risk of electric shock and/or radiation hazards. (safety requirements are already enforced by FCC regulation). Basically arguing from ignorance.
This little pill in the bill was just the result of many years of lobbying efforts by the ARRL and other ham organizations.
Unrelated to Nellie or Bruce Ohr, or other derp activities in my mind.
As a result of the many HOA restrictions, lots of hams have gotten very good at building discreet antennae and mounting/hiding them in plain sight. But there’s nothing better than a big tower to really reach out!
I am livid.
Full of rage.
The SOB even had us pay for the freaking study.
Yeah kit, you are probably right,just a coincidence.