[FADCA] Re:Switch in Sun City Center

[wchast at utilpart.com]

Kg4fcd at aol.com wrote:
> Chuck,
> Most of Sun City Center is a restricted area for even TV antennas.
> There are 
> a couple of buildings that would work if we could get the ok to use
> them, but 
> that is not very likely. There is an old commercial tower off 301 and
> SR 674 
> that I think was once owned by GTE, but I am not sure of it's status
> now. 
> In short, because of the antenna needs, I don't think a switch would
> work in 
> the area.
> I will, however run it by the club president and let you know what I
> find 
> out.
> One other thought. The two radio clubs, SSC and Kings Point bought a
> duel 
> band antenna and made arrangements for the hospital to install in on
> their building. Would they go for something like a switch? I don't
> know. Also, If somebody talked to the right people in WCI (developer)
> might be they could find a 
> place for a tower.
> Virgil
> kg4fcd

Due to the way the switches operate we do not necessarily need great
altitude. Let us see what you have available, at one point we had a
switch located in Apollo Beach, and the antenna was only 20 -25 up.
It talked to both TPA and SRQ with no problem whatsoever.


Chuck Hast
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