In a message dated 97-10-17 11:06:19 EDT, you write:
<< Y'know, if the amateur service is downgraded to a hobby, it could have
real
implications for tower owners seeking variances and other "tolerances" from
their
local boards. This is a major topic of interest, rather passionately
discussed
on this reflector.
Let's try to not slam the gate on every single piece of mail that comes our
way
absent the word, "tower." >>
Hi, Jeff --
An interesting comment. I didn't think that the "class" of ownership or
applicant had anything to do with the tower permitting process. Generally,
the building departments don't care who you are - they just want you to
comply with their building codes.
At this polint, the report is a still a rumour and doesn't have anything
to do with towers or HF antennas. If the 'downgrading' does become fact, then
it's a topic for the Ham-Law reflector or another venue. It doesn't have any
effect on the myriad of building codes and compliances that any tower builder
has to abide by.
73, Steve K7LXC
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