[TowerTalk] Help in planning a new QTH

[James OConnell]

Peter:

I'm a little late in reading your original March 14, 2005 message on 
TowerTalk.  While the advice you received from the readers on TT is 
often close to correct, as an ARRL Volunteer Counsel for many years, 
allow me to offer some free legal advice if you're interested.

I moderate the Ham Radio & the Law forum each year at the Dayton 
Hamvention.  One of my handouts has several versions of "Ham Radio" 
addendums to the typical real estate offer to purchase contract.  Part 
of my dog and pony show involves a discussion of how to protect yourself 
by not letting the xyl go to open houses by herself (thereby finding her 
dream home to your disadvantage), advising the realtor that you'll be 
using the ham radio add-on and that cc&r's and most HOA rules are 
deal-killers.

I'd be happy to send the files to you on your promise that you'll 
consult with a VC in CT, or at the least, ask your real estate lawyer to 
speak with me or a local VC before he approves any restrictions on the 
property.

73, Jim O'Connell, W9WU  ARRL Volunteer Counsel
      708 482-7373  FAX 708 401-0077