[TowerTalk] cell phone antenna on ham tower?

[Roger (K8RI) on TT]

Here there is no permit required for ham towers.  They won't give you 
one even if you want it for a CYA, and you can add an antenna for 
internet (FOR YOUR OWN USE)

Rent space or give space to a commercial operation and that tower 
immediately falls under commercial towers and with that you will be 
required to go through a whole bunch of requirements.  You might even be 
required to prove the base meets certain criteria (engineering etc) In a 
worst case scenario you might be required to redo the installation.

This township abuts the city limits, so it's a mix of small farms and 
high density homes. The strict commercial tower zoning came about when 
one farmer let two large, self supporting towers be installed.  He makes 
more off the two towers than he would make off the farm in several years.

Check the zoning, but don't even give the impression that you are 
thinking about letting a commercial operation on your tower, unless you 
find no restrictions.

73

Roger (K8RI)




On 10/27/2015 8:10 PM, K7LXC--- via TowerTalk wrote:
>>   I'm sure some of you have an opinion/experience with cell  phone
> antennas on
> your ham tower.  Care to share?
>   
>      Do you mean for your use to extend your coverage or  rented space on
> your tower by a cell carrier?
>   
>      If it's for your use, not much negative. Put it up  and use it.
>   
>      If it's a cell carrier renting space on your tower,  it's like free
> money. Be sure that the contract shows what sort of access is  provided for
> technicians. It should also state that any  resultant interference is the
> responsibility of the carrier. As the "last  man in", anything they emit should
> be taken care of by them. They typically have  good ground systems so that
> help.
>   
> Cheers,
> Steve     K7LXC
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73

Roger (K8RI)


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