[Elecraft] Fwd: Amateur radio parity act

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

Like most bills that go through Congress, it's not perfect.

My take, having lived in a HOA / Condo in S. FL, anything is better than 
nothing.  And nothing is what we've had in the past.     Today, I'm 
free, 2.5 acres, no antenna restrictions........except budget and my 
wife.  Those, legislation can't fix.  :-)

73

Bob, K4TAX

K3S s/n 10163


On 8/10/2017 8:32 AM, Dave Belville wrote:
> I am sorry guys, I have to disagree with you. From the ARRL website, "The
> measure will, for the first time, guarantee all radio amateurs living in
> deed-restricted communities governed by a homeowner's association (HOA) or
> subject to any private land use regulations, the right to erect and
> maintain effective outdoor antennas at their homes".
>
> How is that not relevant to any discussion related to Ham Radio. For those
> that it will help, it may mean the difference between being active or
> inactive in the hobby. What good would our Elecraft rigs be (I have two of
> them) without effective antennas? I am lucky to live in an area where I can
> put up anything I want in my yard but some Hams live in areas that are so
> restricted that they can't even put an antenna up. They have to drape a
> wire off the balcony at night or string something around inside their
> shack. I have only one question. If you lived in a restricted area and
> could not put up an antenna, would you then think that discussion of this
> topic was appropriate in any Ham Radio venue?
>
> I support the bill, have emailed my representatives and think that all Hams
> should do the same. The more it is mentioned and discussed, the greater the
> chance it will become law. Some of our fellow Hams need this.
>
> Thank you,
>
> If you wish to chastise me, please do it off list.
>
> 73
>
> Dave, KD9VT
>
> On Thu, Aug 10, 2017 at 7:37 AM, Andy McMullin <Andy at rickham.net> wrote:
>
>> I agree completely. It’s of limited link to Elecraft and no interest at
>> all to most of the world, just to the few that live in parts of the USA.
>>
>> Regards
>> Andy, G8TQH
>>
>>
>>> On 10 Aug 2017, at 13:33, Gmail <anyone1545 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I don't think a discussion of this bill is appropriate for this list.
>>> Ray
>>> W8LYJ
>>>
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