[Towertalk] ABC Home Owners Assoc Expose

[Paul Christensen]

I'm with you Brian.  I am in Jacksonville and Naples is nearly a mirror image only its a bit newer and overall, a "nicer" place to
live since the Gulf coast of Florida is absolutely gorgeous.  Unless you live in an underdeveloped area, erecting any kind of
antenna will be difficult.  In my case, I presently have wire antennas in the pine trees.  pine trees are a ham's best friend in
Florida...they may be the only antenna support you will have.  I also use a Force12 Sigma vertical painted flat black.  It can be
seen from the front of the house, but you really have to look for it.  So far so good with the neighbors and HOA.

Now, what is really exciting is that my back yard forms the perimiter of the gated community.  The land directly behind me is
county-zoned property, not deed restricted, and will be subject to PRB-1.  I have a letter of intent to proceed on a land contract
with the landowner for an easement to run with the land.  Once I get county approval, the HOA cannot do a damn thing about it.
Fortunately, I did not waive my right to contract when I purchased the home.  Some HOA will get hip to that one some day.  Anyway,
the tower will be placed 20-feet behind my lot line with bury-rated LMR-400 run between my house and the tower.

My point here is that it IS possible to live in a tightly controlled CC&R community and operate big time radio, if you are wise in
choosing your property.

-Paul, W9AC

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Hemmis" <K3USC@worldnet.att.net>
To: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Towertalk] ABC Home Owners Assoc Expose


> I'm going through the "pre" phases of this now, Paul. Anticipating
> relocating from Erie, PA (15 acres & 2 towers) to Naples, FL
> subdivision...At this point I'd be happy with a 40' tower, tribander &
> wire...doesn't seem like it's going to happen there...even attempts to sneak
> in a wire loop or something could get me in big trouble it seems. Yet it
> looks like I can run a home business, meet clients etc, from a home in
> Naples- go figure...Hate to give up a hobby of 40 years or have to work only
> mobile or from the radio club's station...Seems like we're all becoming
> "internet hams" anyway...Thanks for all your thoughtful incite. 73, Brian
> K3USC (since 1962)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
> To: "Brian Hemmis" <K3USC@worldnet.att.net>; <towertalk@contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 10:34 AM
> Subject: Re: [Towertalk] ABC Home Owners Assoc Expose
>
>
> > Brian, the counter-argument is what % of the voting population are
> electing their legislators?  Who else is placing these people
> > into their legislative positions?  100% of the voting population is not
> comprised of attorneys.
> >
> > Reform is a legislative issue, not a judicial issue regardless of the
> number of attorneys who sit in Congressional seats.  This is
> > the reason why the FCC correctly deferred the ARRL's recent preemption
> petition to Congress...precisely where it belongs.
> >
> > Look, I am in complete agreement that reasonable accommodation and
> preemption should extend to all HOA and restrictive covenants,
> > but the proper process for change shouldn't be overlooked.
> >
> > -Paul, W9AC
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Brian Hemmis" <K3USC@worldnet.att.net>
> > To: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 9:44 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Towertalk] ABC Home Owners Assoc Expose
> >
> >
> > > what  % of  legislators are lawyers ????
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Paul Christensen" <w9ac@arrl.net>
> > > To: "N9EN@VOYAGER.NET" <n9en@voyager.net>; "TowerTalk Post"
> > > <towertalk@contesting.com>
> > > Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2002 9:17 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [Towertalk] ABC Home Owners Assoc Expose
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > > What's most sickening to me about the whole situation is
> > > > > all of the lawyers who perpetuate this and the judges that
> > > > > allow it to go on.
> > > >
> > > > Brad, this is not an issue of attorney's and judges.  Attorney's
> represent
> > > parties who can bring a prima-facia claim under the
> > > > current law.  Judges, have the duty to ensure that claims have
> relevancy
> > > against the current law and that cases are adjudicated
> > > > fairly under the current law.
> > > >
> > > > Your gripe needs to be directed to your legislators.  Unlike attorneys
> and
> > > judges, they are empowered to change the law, but they
> > > > need your input.
> > > >
> > > > -Paul, W9AC
> > > >
> > > >
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