PLEASE CROSS-POST THIS TO AS MANY REFLECTORS; SEND TO AS MANY HAMS AND NON-HAMS AND PRINT IN AS MANY NEWSLETTERS AS POSSIBLE!! FROM QRZ.COM: RADIO LAW: HAM GATHERING SIGNATURES ON PETITION TO VOID AN
Someone needs to tell N4UM that the FCC has no statutory power to rewrite contract law or unilaterally void lawful existing contracts. Nice sentiment, but unfortunately a waste of time. Al AB2ZY ____
Somebody should tell the FCC that. They did exactly that by voiding prohibitions on TV antennas and DBS satellite dishes. Paul N8HM _______________________________________________ ___________________
It was done in the case of satellite TV antennas, not the puny ones we have today, but the honkin' big C-Band ground mounted dishes. But, in that case the satellite TV cartel was also pushing it. 73,
I think you'll find that applies to public ordinances (e.g. zoning laws) , not deed covenants. Al AB2ZY ________________________________ From: prstoetzer@gmail.com [prstoetzer@gmail.com] On Behalf Of
No, you will find the FCC's ruling on OTARD (over the air receiving device - e.g. satellite and TV antennas) applies to private contracts including HOAs, rental contracts, and builder imposed deed li
It has been done before by the FCC and other regulatory agencies. OTARD comes to mind. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailin
And the same "authority" that undergirds any administration or congress regulating nearly any sphere of life. Heck, the FCC could cite promoting the "general welfare." I hate HOA covenants (and eve
It is my understanding that -- at least in many cases -- the "no antennas" clauses in CC&Rs and HOA rules were put there to satisfy the cable companies, which said, "If you outlaw antennas, we'll cab
It wasn't the FCC, Congress did that. First line on the FCC OTARD page: "As directed by Congress in Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996..." 47 CFR Section 1.4000 to be specific.. FCC ju
I've always thought that restrictive covenants were protected by the "inviolability of contracts" principle established by the Supreme Court, but my brief research on the matter confirms what Joe say
Yes but Congress can grant it and has told the FCC to study it already. Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk m
If that were still true then there are deed restrictions prohibiting non whites from living in some neighborhoods. Obviously the government can vacate private contracts. For that matter study the ele
Sounds like what is really needed is a petition to outlaw HOAs. Or, better yet don't locate in an area that has an HOA and rn off anyone that tries to start one. _____________________________________
No lawsuit, then no action! ARRL is not suing, so all the chatter matters not! Surely we have some attys that can handle this and force the FCC's hand?>! Alan - K9MBQ --Original Message-- ___________