I found the specific reference that says that OTARD doesn't help you with
your ham antenna.. It is mentioned in the FCC's fact sheet, however, that
derives from a footnote on page 45 (of 144) in FCC 00-366
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2. Discussion
a. Extension of OTARD Rules
... For the purpose of the OTARD rules, "fixed wireless signals" are any
commercial non-broadcast[250] communications signals transmitted via
wireless technology to and/or from a fixed customer location. [251]...
251- This definition of "fixed wireless signals" does not include, among
other things, AM radio, FM radio, amateur ("HAM") radio, Citizen's Band
(CB) radio, and Digital Audio Radio Service (DARS) signals. We note that
State and local regulation of hte placement of antenans used for HAM radio
is covered by Section 97.15(b) of the Commission's rules, 47 C.F.R. Section
97.15(b).
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The "Competitive Networks Report and Order" is at:
http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/fcc00366.pdf
Jim, W6RMK
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