[Elecraft] Question about Selling K2

[David Glasser]

Hi all,
As a newbie into ham radio my first hurdle was to overcome the "antiquated" legislation in the HOA covenants that have not been updated for at least 20 years!
Inter-alia the covenants stated that no "TV dish antennas" may be erected on property, but with ever changing technology and a deteriorating Cable TV service, most residents now have a dish antenna and so that "rule" falls into the category of dis-use.
Then there is the advent of "drones"; there are no rules governing the use of drones in the community, therefor, amidst uproar from the community, many drones are used as a hobby, uncontrolled, with no consequence!
My "proposal" for an antenna to the HOA clearly stated these anomalies in their management process of the property and I clearly stated and included in my proposal as much detail of the Radio Parity Act, together with copies of my correspondence to our Florida Senators in Congress.
I am happy to report that after submission of a detailed proposal; it was not a week later that I received permission for the erection of a 30 ft vertical, it may not be much, but it was a great start to keep my interest going in what I hope will be a long association with Ham Radio.
It can be done!!
73's
David Glasser

-----Original Message-----
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lee Ormiston
Sent: Saturday, December 5, 2015 10:10 AM
To: James Wilson <w4rks73 at gmail.com>
Cc: Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question about Selling K2

Chuck,
Before you give up on radio hobby, *Amateur Radio Parity Act of 2015*,
H.R.1301 (do not remember number for Senate version) is winding it way through Congress.  This bill requires home owners associations to make reasonable (what ever that means) accommodations for amateur radio antennas due to the essential role amateur radio has played in recent disasters.

Also, ARRL has information regarding Stealth Antennas in:*  The ARRL Anntena Book 22nd Edition; Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur, 2nd edition; RGSB Stealth Antennas, 2nd edition.*

73, Lee N0RRL

On Sat, Dec 5, 2015 at 7:15 AM, James Wilson <w4rks73 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Chuck,
> Like many others today, I, too, have some rather severe antenna 
> restrictions. Before you give up on getting on the air with your K2 or 
> K3, consider a "screwdriver" antenna. I use a Tarheel mounted on a 
> metal tripod with caster wheels. I can roll it out onto the driveway 
> when needed. It works surprisingly well.
>
> ​Jim - W4RKS​
>
>
> >Hello:
> >I built a K3 a few years and bought a bunch of other 
> >equipment/supplies to set up a station, but for a number of
>  >reasons, I was unable to get an antenna set up.
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