[TowerTalk] TOWAIR query - proximity to airport, FCC and FAA registration

[Roger (K8RI)]

Neil & Heather wrote:
> Why? He's not above the trees.
>
>   He is still in the "slope zone'
> No exceptions...
>   
As far as the FAA is concerned there certainly are.
Locally we have one ham who is within a mile of the airport. The FAA 
told him not to worry as he was planning on less than 20 feet above the 
trees.  The FAA is anything but consistent and interpretations vary 
widely from one district to another.

73

Roger (K8RI)
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