[TowerTalk] FCC Tower Registration

[Blake Bowers]

> A few years ago a ham wrote an article in QST about how he got a cell
> phone 
> company to locate a cell site on his property (actually they approached
> him 
> like the radio station has done with you) and they put up a tower (maybe
> a 
> monopole big fat mast) and put his beam up on top so he got a nice solid
> 
> commercial free tower + rent money out of the deal.  he gave a good list
> of 
> pros and cons.
> 
> 

It should be noted, this kind of deal is rare as can be...

> Cons:
> 
> Depending on ur QTH there may be some iffy zoning since this is 
> "commercial."

Very much an issue.  Takes away your PRB-1 safety as soon
as you have a renter.  However, an arguement can be made to
the zoneing  folks that at least adding them to YOUR tower would
mean there does not have to be a NEW tower.


> you or you are causing it to them.  It should also say you cannot be 
> expected to perform any emergency maint. on their gear.  in other words,
> if 
> they go off the air at 2 am in a blizzard they have to send their guys
> out.  
> It's their baby.

Most cell companies would insist on this.  They do not want you 
doing ANYTHING to their equipment.