Gang,
Can anyone confirm that this is indeed the case? I have heard
conflicting stories, some say that tenants on the tower are no longer
responsible for liability like they used to be; others are saying this:
>>Tower fines
>>
>>The FCC has again said that all users of a
>>commercial tower are responsible for its proper
>>maintenance. This includes Amateur Radio repeaters.
>>Phil Thomas, W8RMJ says that it could cost you big
>>bucks if you don't head the governments warning.
>>
>>
>>The FCC is warning Amateur repeater owners that
>>they will be held liable for deficiencies in tower
>>marking and lighting rules.
>>
>>This in the aftermath of a near collision of an air
>>ambulance helicopter and a tower recently in Texas.
>>
>>The FCC warns that not only is the tower owner
>>responsible, but any tenant on a tower is also
>>fully responsible.
>>
>>If you, your club or organization own or maintain
>>any equipment on any tower structure, you will be
>>held liable. This means that if the FCC or FAA
>>fines a tower owner, you will be fined also.
>>
>>
>>Many amateur radio clubs that own repeaters think
>>that their responsibility for tower maintenance
>>ends when they pay their monthly site rental fee.
>>The FCC says that the actual responsibility never
>>ends. That every user of a tower is responsible
>>for its proper maintenance. This even includes
>>guest radio systems that are paying no fees at all.
>>
>>(FCC, ANW)
Thanks for your input!
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73,
Floyd Soo, W8RO
President, HI-RES Communications, Inc.
Board Member, Collins Collectors Association (#002)
QRP-L #392
hires@rust.net
http://www.rust.net/~hires
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