[VHFcontesting] [VHF] unique situation

[Barry Thaysen K3UG/6]

Ever thought about contacting the ARRL legal referral resources?
I believe there are some volunteer attorneys that are licensed amateurs that
may provide some counsel for situations like this.
This letter seems bogus, and some well worded correspondence from your own
attorney might be all you'd need to resolve the issue.
Good luck, and best 73
Barry K3UG
 >From: "Howard W3CQH" <hgorden at adelphia.net>
>To: <vhf at w6yx.stanford.edu>, <vhfcontesting at contesting.com>,
><pvrc at mailman.qth.net>
>Subject: [VHF] unique situation
>Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 22:43:23 -0400
>
>Hello all,
>
>I am in a unique situation.  I live in a community that has an HOA as many
>of
>you may or may not also.
>
>Today, I received a letter from the HOA stating that:
>
>"Recently there have been several comments/concerns expressed regarding the
>number and type of antennas you have mounted on your truck, which you park
>in
>your driveway".
>
>My truck is a Ford F150 pick-um-up.  I have mounted a homebrew rack on the
>back of the truck - over the bed - and to the rack in 2 of the corners I
>have
>mounted a Saturn Six Halo.
>That's 2 halo's that are stacked horizontalaly.  On top of the rear bar I
>have
>mounted a rotator, and on the mast I have mounted a stacked pair of 11/11
>elem
>for 432 and in the middle is a 4elm QUAD for 2m. The other antennas are a
>verticle for 2m FM, and a screwdriver for HF, which is mounted to my tool
>box.
>I personally don't think that I have too many antennas.
>
>The letter goes on to say: "The CWV Declarations of Covenants Conditions &
>Restrictions, Rules and Regulations and ARC guidlines (copies enclosed)
>address the installation of Television (TV) antennas.  Also radio antennas
>appear to be referenced in the delclarations as being prohibited from being
>attached to homes".  I guess that means that they think these antennas are
>TV
>types, and that if I drive my truck down the street - say 1 or more miles
>away
>- that I can't have a trailing wire hooked to the house??
>More of the letter: "While the installation of TV and satelite receiving
>antennas was addressed by the Federal Communications Act, superceding the
>Association provisions as related to traditional TV antennas only. (I guess
>that this means that if I wanted to have my satalite provider also provide
>me
>with ISP services that I couldn't have that either).  While the
>installation
>of antennas on a vehicle is not specifically adressed.  it would seem
>obvious
>from the context that the intent was to prohibit the proliferation of
>exterior
>antenna(s) in CWV.
>
>It would appear that the numerous antennas currently on your vehicle
>present
>the type of visual impact that the documents are intended to prohibit.
>Many
>residents came to CWV to get away from the possibility of thes type of
>visual
>impact.
>
>Additionally, the Board of Trustees has defined trucks (which are
>prohibited)
>as those vehicles exhibiting commercial characteristics, i.e. sinage, or
>equipment etc. carried on vehicle.  Under this defination, your the truck
>is
>the type of vehicle not permitted in CWV.
>
>signed ~~~~~~~~~
>
>My question is: How would you handle this - any and all sugesstions
>appriciated.
>
>73's de Howard W3CQH
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