[GVARC] Lets Post to the Net, our City, County Ordinances

[Pat Barthelow]

Folks,


Just heard of a bad encounter a Salinas ham had with the city of Salinas.  
Seems their antenna orndinances are extremely restrictive, and will not 
allow antenna structures higher than 6 or 7 feet off the ground.  A ham was 
forced to take  down existing antennas in order to comply.  Marina, or for 
that matter, any and all central coast cities are at risk this way.  I was 
able to get an electronic copy of the proposed new antenna ordinance for 
Marina, and post it to the net, in order for some Ham Radio Legal Eagles 
(ARRL Volunteer Counsels) to review, analyze, and recommend...  Phil Kane, a 
former FCC attorney, and one of the most experienced in the business, was 
able to review it on line, and make recommendations for changes.  He said it 
could be ripped apart, by any  seasoned attorney willing and able to attend 
a council meeting, with the ordinance as an agenda item for public hearing.

Since this seems to be one of  the biggest challenges facing the future of 
ham radio, I would suggest that hams get together from each city and or 
county, and obtain a an electronic copy of ordinaces affecting antenna 
installations.  There should then be created, a place for all ordinances to 
be posted on the net for review and discussion.  Doing so would give them 
quick access to ARRL Volunteer Counsels, for their review and analysis.  
Perhaps a place on the ARRL Pacific Division, or Santa Clara Valley Section 
website could be created for delivery and posting of active antenna 
ordinances, and/or CC&R agreements...

What say?


73, de Pat AA6EG
meamonte@hotmail.com




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