Somebody wrote (lost original):
> > Before everybody wants to jump on the bandwagon to put a cell site on
> >their tower ( and get income for it), think about the consequences. If you
> >already have a permit for your Ham Tower, it was probably issued in a
> >residential neighbor. Your application probably did not mention commercial
> >use. When you change your use, your permit may become invalid.
>
>
About two years ago, an article appeared in our local paper saying
one of the local cellular carriers was getting grief because they
wanted to put a cell site near my general area (apparently in a cell
black hole at the time). I called the guy quoted in the article from
the cellular company. I said "I already have a tower within a mile of
where you want one." Surprisingly, he wasn't very interested. Started
talking about the heavy windload of 12 hardline runs, etc., etc.
Then I said "Hey, if you want to put in a heftier tower, fine with
me." He said "We'll get back to you if we're interested." That was
the end of it... Not sure why...
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Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@bellatlantic.net
Newtown, PA FRC alternate: barry@w2up.wells.com
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