Amateur Radio FAQ

[Mark75H]

Originally Posted by K31

Well ANAL, but it seems to me a state law could invalidate contract provisions. My understanding of the Federal law is that they have to make reasonable allowances for antennas.

States, counties and municipalities have to make reasonable allowances; not neighbors you have a contract with.

Same kind of state law could let your bank call your mortgage or car loan.

The only legal way would be for FUTURE contracts, not existing ones.

[TheBert]

Originally Posted by K31

Well ANAL, but it seems to me a state law could invalidate contract provisions. My understanding of the Federal law is that they have to make reasonable allowances for antennas.

Just like the did for small vsats.

[JPG]

Originally Posted by K31

Well ANAL, but it seems to me a state law could invalidate contract provisions. My understanding of the Federal law is that they have to make reasonable allowances for antennas.

Feds and States do make laws that override HOA rules.

Feds say it’s ok for satellite dishes and solar panels. HOA docs say those not allowed, but Feds overrule.

Maryland says it’s ok to have clothesline in yard. HOA says no clothesline, MD law wins.

At anytime Feds could allow antenna which would overrule any HOA that says antenna not allowed.

[ToolAA]

Originally Posted by TapRackBang

The relevant FCC rule is "Over-the-Air-Reception Devices" (OTARD). It covers satellite and terrestrial TV antennas, and "fixed wireless signals" only. It also explicitly does not cover ham and CB antennas.

I know that, and you know that, but if I stick a 75ohm connector adapter on the end of my feed and as far as the HOA is concerned it’s an HDTV OTA antenna. Honestly even with the impedance mismatch it would actually work.