[TenTec] Stealth Antennas and restricted QTHs

[Bwana Bob]

Could one set up a fake satellite dish, using the coaxial cable as a 
random wire antenna and the dish as a capacitance hat? One would still 
need a counterpoise, of course.


                 73,

                 Bob WB2VUF

On 11/29/2010 10:32 PM, Charles P. Steinmetz wrote:
> Ray wrote:
>
>> The PA HOA is much more strict.  There are only one or two people
>> with dishes, and I suspect that's because the FCC requiring
>> accommodation for 1 meter or less TV receiving dishes.
> Ah, yes, the "OTARD" rule.  From the FCC OTARD "information sheet"
> (http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html):
>
> "The rule (47 C.F.R. Section 1.4000) . . . prohibits restrictions
> that impair the installation, maintenance or use of antennas used to
> receive video programming. The rule applies to video antennas
> including direct-to-home satellite dishes that are less than one
> meter (39.37") in diameter (or of any size in Alaska), TV antennas,
> and wireless cable antennas. The rule prohibits most restrictions
> that: (1) unreasonably delay or prevent installation, maintenance or
> use; (2) unreasonably increase the cost of installation, maintenance
> or use; or (3) preclude reception of an acceptable quality signal."
>
> If one's standards for an "acceptable quality signal" are very high,
> one might find the need to mount one's DTV dish or TV antenna at the
> top of 60' of Rohn 25, to ensure freedom from fading under all
> conditions.  And once the video antenna is properly mounted....
>
> Best regards,
>
> Charles
>
>
>
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