[Lowfer] FCC Comments on antenna length!

Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:04:54 -0600

Nah, his signal ain't that strong now is it???

Mike
WE0H
WD2XGI

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Tom Norris
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 6:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] FCC Comments on antenna length!

Hmmm, wonder what size antenna *HI* is running on the hifer band???

>I am on a list that discusses low power transmitters and, as to be
expected,
>the conversation turned to antenna length for part 15.
>
>So someone decided to write the FCC.
>
>And they got an answer. I think the answer would even surprise John Davis
>8-)
>
>The question was about the 3 meter antenna length for the Broadcast band
but
>I am assuming that the answer applies to all bands. It is chilling
>regardless of the antenna you run.
>
>I asked the originator to tell us which FCC official replied.
>
>The FCC reply:
>===================
>The intent of Section 15.219 is for a maximum 3 meter wire antenna.
>
>The total length of the antenna plus ground lead plus connecting lead
>must not exceed 3 meters.  The rule doesn't permit a 3 meter diameter
>"top hat" but should be applied to the combined length of each
>radial. If the combined length of each radial added to the length of
>the antenna vertical structure added to the length of the ground
>wire exceeds 3 meters, it would not be permitted.
>====================
>
>I don't think I am going to sleep well tonight...
>
>Mike
>wm1ke