[TowerTalk] What do You Guys Think

[W1GOR]

To avoid a so-called 'permanent' installation, I have been using 25G 
sections without any concrete bases.  I use a hinged flat-plate base with 
long spikes driven into the ground for stability.  The guy anchors are 
screw-in augers that can be easily removed.   These 'experimental supports' 
are easily raised and lowered by using the 'falling derrick' method.  My 
'falling derrick' is a 40 foot aluminum extension ladder that has been 
securely 'bolted' at it's full height.  Guys for the antenna supports and 
derrick are pre-calculated by using simple geometry.

Since I have informed the 'curious' that all of the antennas are part of my 
'technical research', and are in fact, temporary for the duration of each 
experimental setup, no building permits are required.   I've distributed 
copies of the applicable (PRB-1 and the local equivalent) portions of the 
Maine State law to all concerned.  I'm located on one acre and very little 
of my 'antenna farm' is visible from the street.  There is a huge stand of 
evergreens along the rear property line and many of my 'antenna supports' 
are painted a nice shade of green, with splashes of yellow and white to 
confuse the eye... For the historically inclined, look up 'dazzle painting', 
a visually confusing method that was used during WWII.

Remember, if you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance, baffle 'em with 
bulls--t...

73 de Larry - W1GOR




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Switzer" <k8ze at charter.net>
To: <towertalk at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 7:22 AM
Subject: [TowerTalk] What do You Guys Think


>I moved to my present QTH a couple of years ago.  I have erected a tower
> that is 50' plus mast(62' total).  One neighbor complained about the
> structure, one year later, and I was visited by the township supervisor. 
> He
> informed me that it would have to come down and I would have to apply for 
> a
> building permit.  This was based on the familiar "permanent structure over
> 25 feet" requires a permit. When I confronted him with the argument that 
> it
> was no more permanent than the hundreds of TV towers (all over 25 feet) he
> reluctantly agreed.  I also gave him a copy of PRB1 and explained that 
> while
> it did not specifically describe my structure it would allow something 
> that
> was "reasonable".  Everything has been quiet for the past year with only
> interest in the hobby expressed by other neighbors.  One guy wants to see 
> if
> he can get a license.  To make a long story short I would like to put up
> another tower.  My real question is can the argument using the TV towers 
> be
> used to defend this or not, if not why not.  I should add I did not get a
> building permit for the first one based on the TV tower argument.  Also I 
> am
> most likely going to move in 4 or so years.  What would any of you do .. 
> Let
> it go and be glad I have what I do or go for it.   Oh I should mention I
> live in a very rural setting and am on 3 acres.
>
>
>
>
>
> mike
>
>
>
> k8ze
>
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