[Mldxcc] [NCCC] [NCDXC Chat] The case against the revised Amateur Radio Parity Act

[Rick WA6NHC]

Isn't that a function of an attorney?  Legal sounding obfuscation that 
ultimately says nothing? :-P

I've stayed out of the conversation because while I commiserate with 
those in an HOA/CC&R infested region (it's happening here too in some 
areas) my answer to dealing with an HOA was ultimately the best, for 
me.  I moved to N ID where the only tower rules are "If over 100', it 
must be lit; the lights must face up to not bother the neighbors".  And 
"Make sure that if it fell, it's no closer than 25' from the property 
line".  No permits, no inspections...  Aaaah.

Moving was the best, simplest answer to fighting the stupid HOA and 
general policies and direction of CA.  I see no hope of overturning any 
HOA regardless of the 'membership' desires or new Federal law (it would 
be tested in court, taking decades to settle).  The buyers have 
capitulated their rights to run their lives and residence.  
Unacceptable.  When a cranky old buzzard/witch with nothing else in 
their life to do, just wants to make you miserable, the HOA empowers 
that with them being elected.  Total ego tripping.  HOAs are becoming 
more available, for  screwy reasons (maintains property values?  
Unproven.  Forces you to live in cookie cutter housing, no 
individuality).  I don't get it.

But getting back on track...  HOAs provide little if any benefit over 
the course of time.  The monthly tax (dues) could just as easily pay a 
painter, roofer and gardener.  But they're getting harder to avoid.

My only concern is to make sure the tower(s) get raised before those 
durn liberals in Boise try to change things (like SoCal outvoting 
NoCal).  It won't go over well in this part of the state, where the 
Second Amendment is gleefully exercised, OFTEN. ;-)  I've taken care of 
me, I wish the rest of you my sincerest good luck.  It's a fight worth 
fighting, I'm just not very hopeful.

73, Alive and well in North Idaho,
Rick wa6nhc/7  (Also not a fan of the ARRL because it's only concerns 
are politics and self-preservation of the ARRL.  That sounds a LOT like 
the Senate and Congress critters.  They've all forgotten their 
constituents.)


On 8/8/2017 6:27 PM, Rick Tavan wrote:
> HR 555 appears to be a capitulation to the HOA lobby, but I haven't 
> studied it enough to be sure of that. The ARRL FAQ, which I read 
> today, seems poorly written in pidgin legalese that borders on 
> double-talk. It is certainly NOT a well-intentioned attempt to 
> simplify the complex or clarify the vague. I am disappointed in the 
> League, of which I have been a life member since the 1970's.