[CQ-Contest] THE TRUTH: fcc rf guidelines

[Chad Kurszewski WE9V]

> << The real
> problem is that the new regulations will provide one more wonderful weapon
> with which local governments and the attornies of ignorant non-amateur
> neighbors can bash us >>
>
> KR2Q wrote:
>It is my opinion that these rules are a GOD-SEND from heaven!  This is
>SERIOUS!  Don't you guys/gals realize that with PRB-1 that towns must make
>"reasonable accomodation" for ham radio AND that if a town say that a 30'
>tower is "reasonable" that they now have a SERIOUS problem because an
>installation at that height may NOT meet the new "guidelines."
>
>IMHO, this a VERY POWERFUL NEW TOOL to HELP hams!  How do you think towns
will
>react when they discover that HIGHER IS BETTER in terms of exposure?  Don't
>you think that the neighbors will now WANT the antennas further away (UP!).



No where is it your God given right to use 1500W.  The pessimistic
view would be:

1)  You are still limited to 30' according to the town.
2)  You now have to run QRP to meet the emmision standard.

The town doesn't give a rat's butt that you can't run QRO.  In fact,
they'll think that you HAVE to turn down the power and with less
power, that means less TVI, etc.


Doug, I'd love to think that a town would let you put up a taller
tower to reduce radiation, but I really don't see that happening too
often.  They will still think that 30' is reasonable and you will
have to turn down your power to to meed the ADDITIONAL FCC rule.
I don't think that they will see those two rules as mutually
exclusive, but rather you have to meet both.


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Chad Kurszewski, WE9V         e-mail:  Chad_Kurszewski at csg.mot.com
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