Long ago I faced a similar situation--similar in that a couple of
busybodies decided to push an amendment to the subdivision covenants
which would have precluded *anything* that they didn't want. Although
amateur radio was not an issue in that case (I guess they forgot that
one), my approach might be of interest.
As soon as I got word of what was happening I wrote a letter to every
property owner in the subdivision (except the instigators). I pointed
out that the proposed changes to the convenants were extremely
restrictive and *potentially* violated individuals' civil rights (there
was a "violations shall be summarily removed" clause). I suggested that
should the changes become effective, the association might become liable
for large legal bills should one or more property owners decide to sure
for damages. I strongly suggested consulting with an attorney (read:
pay a lawyer money just because these jackasses have brought this up)
prior to voting for the amendments.
The vote wasn't even close.
In your situation, the restriction on any transmitting antenna sounds
like a freedom of speech issue to me. :-)
A word of caution though: If you don't have much experience writing
business letters, enlist the aid of someone that does. A well scripted
letter can be extremely effective, but a poorly written one will only
hurt your position.
Good luck.
73 Malcolm KR4HP
ps In the place I now live, the county has only one rule on antennas:
"Cannot exceed FAA height restrictions."
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