Subject: Restrictive Covenants: I can't have *any* antenna?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In <YEE.94Sep19122640@mipgsun.mipg.upenn.edu> yee@mipg.upenn.edu (Conway Yee) writes:
>>Antennae: No exterior radio or television antenna or aerial or
>>satellite dish receiver, or other devices designed to receive
>>telecommunication signals, but not limited to radio, television, or
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>>microwave signals which are intended for cable television, network
>>television reception, or entertainment purposes shall be erected or
>>maintained, ...
>It sounds like you an argue that a ham antenna is exempted since
>it is not intended for cable TV, network TV, or entertainment.
No, this won't work in any Court I have ever been in. The "not
limited to..." clause clearly does not restrict the "antenna"
provision. This is an easy case, you cannot erect any outside
antenna. Sounds like indoor antennas are your solution.....
OR you could go to the architectural committee - which is right
there in your contract.
Clark
WA3JPG
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Date: 21 Sep 94 23:42:52 GMT
From: uswnvg!cjackso@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Restrictive Covenants: I can't have *any* antenna?
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
Michael R. Dow (R1156C@WACCVM.CORP.MOT.COM) wrote:
: Declarant, without the prior written approval of the architectural review
: committee.
Well - at least you've got a CHANCE! In my community, there was even a
clause which said:
Operation of an amateur radio station within the development is prohibited.
That, in the opinion of my lawyer, was illegal. It's since been removed.
But, the ABSOLUTE BAN (ie, no "prior written approval" escape) on antennas
of ANY sort has not yet been lifted.
But, there is hope - do what I did: Get on your local "Homeowners Board",
or whatever they call themselves. I volunteered to run (unopposed) for
VP (a do-nothing job, EXCEPT that I'm in charge of all "covenant related
matters" :-) ). Here's the kicker - last month, another homeowner came
to the board and requested permission to put up a DSS dish (18" Direct
Broadcast Sattelite dish). I let the other three board members stew for
a while (they really are trying to be nice) and then "volunteered" that
I knew a bit about radio and about these dishes (having just read my
comp copy of Satellite Times). So, after some discussion, I got appointed
to "investigate the situation" and come up with a proposal that will allow
the SMALL dishes, as long as they're not visible from the street. Any bets
that my proposal will just sorta "ease out" the restrictions on ALL
antennas, as long as they're not visible from the street?
Granted, it's not a 100' tower with a tri-band on top, but, even with
my Isoloop (it was in my attic, it's now going outside behind a tree that's
gotten big enough to block it) I've been able to work whoever I hear.
73!
Clay/N7QNM
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Date: Wed, 21 Sep 1994 19:40:51 GMT
From: fluke!chuckb@beaver.cs.washington.edu
Subject: The City and Tower Installations
To: info-hams@ucsd.edu
In article <hamedCwEBMz.BJB@netcom.com> hamed@netcom.com (Hammett and Edison Inc) writes:
>Don Turner (don.turner@eabbs.com) wrote:
>: (County wants engineering data.)
>The definitive source for that type of info is EIA Standard RS-222. I believe that that current revision is called RS-222-D, although there might be an "E"
>revision out by now. You would have to purchase a copy of this Standard direct
>from EIA in Washington, DC. EIA is an abbreviation for Electronics Industries
>Association.
>
Before you invest time in EIA standards, check with the county. My county
wanted nothing to do with EIA and demanded UBC calculations for 80 mph wind
with radial ice. They also required a UBC soils study. UBC does not make a
lot of sense for tower structures, but that was the requirement anyway.
