Hi Folks: I'm sure some of you have an opinion/experience with cell phone antennas on your ham tower. Care to share? 73, -- Donna Hinshaw AG6V ARRL Life Member SKCC 6933T CWOPS 911 Young Ladies Radio
No experience, but caution -- beware of zoning issues that apply to commercial installations as opposed to ham towers. 73, Jim K9YC _______________________________________________ ___________________
When I turn my antennas toward a cell tower about a mile away, I get a lot of birdies on 6 and 10 meters. I am not certain it is the cell tower, but there is very little in between. Chuck W5PR ______
About 10 years ago, AT&T installed their rectangular antennas on the 125 foot Power Pylon in the easement behind the house, and during the original install, swinging the OB16-3 8-el on 10 beam thru t
Donna Please let me expand on Jims very important comment. I spent six+ years looking into antenna zoning restrictions in my search for a new QTH. In general and this may not be true in your locality
Donna: On the other side (the carrier's) of the coin, they'll probably want 24-hour access and a commercial power source as heavy as, or heavier than, your home's, plus a BAG (.... Generator.) Your i
Author: K7LXC--- via TowerTalk <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 20:10:25 -0400
antennas on your ham tower. Care to share? Do you mean for your use to extend your coverage or rented space on your tower by a cell carrier? If it's for your use, not much negative. Put it up and us
I am in this business. This is what I do. Gene and Bud are correct. (although the balloon gets me?) Also don't forget the taxes are going up. 73 Dave n4zkf e-mail: n4zkf@n4zkf.com web: http://www.n4z
Even with the potential hassles mentioned, when cell tower folks come around lusting for your tower, it is still a Golden Opportunity. We tested their level of desperation. When the Cell Guys knocked
flying a balloon at the height of a proposed tower or windmill so neighbors can see how much it will affect their scenic views is a common requirement in this area for commercial stuff. usually requi
I am in this business. This is what I do. Gene and Bud are correct. (although the balloon gets me?) Also don't forget the taxes are going up. 73 Dave n4zkf UPS power , and or either an on site diesel
This is a big reason not to do it. My county ordinance excludes ham radio from their definition of communication towers. I would even be concerned if Remote Ham Radio changes the use to commercial st
Author: "Roger (K8RI) on TT" <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:59:04 -0400
Here there is no permit required for ham towers. They won't give you one even if you want it for a CYA, and you can add an antenna for internet (FOR YOUR OWN USE) Rent space or give space to a commer
Been in this business 17 years and that is a new one on me. You learn something every day. 73 Dave n4zkf _______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
While I was with BellAtlantic Video (FiOS predecessor) in mid-90s, we did the balloon thing for our planned satellite headend facility's parabolic antenna. The thing is, the balloon never floated str
Author: "J. Hunt via TowerTalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2015 07:18:01 -0700
Years ago I was approached by a ISP to place a wireless node on my 118' tower - the answer was NO. The reasons were covered well by: W2RU and K9YC. Please keep your ham radio tower Private, no Comme
The FCC does not necessarily agree with you, and in my case, neither does the local zoning commission. In some cases, an existing ham radio tower is the only way that residents in the area are going