Clay, Reference the building dept issue you might want to start by looking up your local ordinances that deal with building regulation and see what language they use. Some years back the municipality
" I know amateur antennas below 61' are exempt from zoning in my county, Benton, WA; but don't know about the BUILDING Dept. When I did my HyGain AV18HT (24' tower with a 24' mast); the Building Dept
Most of these gov't agencies are out for themselves. I have no idea why people think they are out to help us. Ask them to show you the laws and regulations that give them this power. Mike W0MU Refere
Mike, I've spent a lot of my career servicing government agencies and spent time as director of technology for a county government. Like any workplace, 20% of the employees do 80% of the work. I don'
I guess you have had better luck with government employees than I have. When I put up my first tower there were zero regulations about it. A neighbor complained and the county fired off a letter that
that would make a great gin pole for a real tower with a tilt base. Spencer W1GAK _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ TowerTalk mailing lis
Oh Mike, Gosh it can't be that bad... I work for a local government.. when I started here many years ago there were few if any employees that understood radio, cell, RF, anything about our hobby. Lot
Thanks guys! I have Frank's book, great reference. Talked to the Building Dept - as long as it's done according to "Utility" standards (10% of length +2' in the ground, NO concrete), all they want is
Clay, Congratulations on acquiring the pole. I had one as my first beam antenna support and enjoyed it. Have fun! 73 Don K5AQ _______________________________________________ _________________________
Here are the two QST references to mounting a beam on a pole. These can be found under search for articles in the members only section of the ARRL WEB. I used the 1957 method. a.. May 1968 - QST (Pg.
Thanks guys! I have Frank's book, great reference. Talked to the Building Dept - as long as it's done according to "Utility" standards (10% of length +2' in the ground, NO concrete), all they want is
Yeah - the folks here in Benton County, WA are actually pretty reasonable - turns out my pole only needs a site plan, a certification that Im gonna follow BSPs, $69 and a setback inspection (if it fa
Thanks, Dave! Yet another reason why everyone should join ARRL. Clay N7QNM Here are the two QST references to mounting a beam on a pole. These can be found under search for articles in the members on