Here, in The Netherlands, I've got VDSL2 via the old buried telephone cable. It's underground all the way, until it enters our basement and I have not encountered any interference. The telephone cent
All well and good working with ARRL and neighbors but hams need to grow spines and quit tucking their tails between their legs and capitulating to neighbors who due to irrational psychology, seem to
That's called municipal broadband and you are very fortunate to have it. Only a few communities have managed to set it up. Why? Because in many cases, the cost as a bond issue gets put on the ballot
I have a 3L Steppir on a 50ft tower with a hazer.....as soon as I put the antenna up, I had interference complaints from the neighbor....never mind the fact I didnt have a transmitter connected....du
LOL!!. We have Dish network here along with Comcast for internet, never had any problem with RF in or out and I operate all bands except 30 and 160 at max power when needed. Your neighbor probably ne
Rob, I agree with you 100%! We all need to keep operating or we will eventually lose our privileges and our bands. The mindset our society is moving toward is minority group rights trump the majority
Slight correction..... A newly formed HOA *cannot* impose its new rules on an existing property owner. The laws expressly prohibit backwards enforcement. We had a lady here in my neck of the woods tr
AND, we found out in court (Missouri) that any change that increased restrictions (and maybe all?) REQUIRED the signature of EVERY property owner. To our unfortunate demise (unknown to our "lawyer" u
Hams need to familiarize themselves with PRB-1, in place since 1984 or so. Check out CFR 47 Part 15 and how to point it out to whiney neighbors molded into the back of easily interfered with garbage
"crank the antenna up, and the phone rings, are you on the air, my tv is breakingup (and no, Im not on the air when that happens)...." Response: "No, I'm not a television broadcaster, come over and s
Joe, Glad to hear you prevailed without needing to fight it yourself. I stand corrected on that point. However, it is also city ordinances that seem to become the tough battle in many cases with no H
Ed, A buyer usually knows if the house is a member of a HOA. If one is worried about restrictions he/she should not buy the property. I think the numbers of active Hams is shrinking because the young
Best case of "passing the buck" I've seen or read a bout in a long time. Gary...wa6fgi Glad to hear you prevailed without needing to fight it yourself. I stand corrected on that point. However, it is
Some cities really love HOAs though, because it allows them to assess full property tax on the homes, without having to provide the services that the city would provide to a normal neighborhood (the
They're doing this because people are clamoring for lower taxes. You still gotta pay in the end. Mike N2MS Some cities really love HOAs though, because it allows them to assess full property tax on t
Well, yes and no on passing the buck. Short story: Based on PRB-1 the ZBA actually approved the ham's request to exceed the 44' limit, but then the ZBA asked the ham and planning dept to work togethe
I always try to be helpful, but I don't curtail my operation because of interference to susceptible poorly designed consumer junk. My philosophy has always been to 'Co-operate, but OPERATE'. Fortunat
Ill make one comment before filtering this thread out. Because it has no place in an RFI reflector. We get and see the Amateur radio we want. Im teaching new guys and gals about digital modes, many o
And folks, please, when you hijack a thread please please please change the title. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at http://reversebeacon.net, blog at reversebeacon.blogspot.com.