[Lowfer] VE7TIL QRT

[Scott Tilley]

Hi All

There is a Canadian flag on top.

And I'm being faced with legal action and IC asking for things that I 
simply can't comply with as no engineer I can find will get involved.

I'm attempting one last effort to have them see that I'm willing to be 
reasonable.  Failing that, time to sell the farm and move to somewhere 
where I can live the life I want even if it means giving up a good 
career.  What's more important a job you love but a lifestyle you hate 
or a job that pays the bills and lifestyle that makes you happy...

TU to all for the words of encouragement !

73 Scott


EP Swynar wrote:
> Hi Zack,
>
> Well, our Industry Canada here (the FCC, if you will) has recently tabled a
> proposal on antenna towers that'd surely blow the socks off of you American
> guys...
>
> In essence, the rules will treat ALL tower installations (be they Ham,
> commercial, whatever) the same: if you want to erect a tower, you'll first
> have to check with the local folks (yup!) to get their OK. If even one guy
> has a bone to pick with Hams, look out...
>
> If you want to appeal a local ruling with Industry Canada, fahgetaboutit!
> They'll defer to the knowledge & wisdom of the locals, because the
> government simply doesn't want to get involved...although they don't
> actually come right out and SAY exactly that!
>
> I can just see how much power & authority the locals will truly have in such
> matters, if, say, some cell phone provider wants to erect a relay tower some
> place! In those instances, probably none.
>
> I personally subscribe to the "...do it first, then apologize later"
> process --- and I've said so in a letter to RAC. I've also added that if
> ever I erect any new towers here, I'll be sure & put a Canadian flag at the
> very top...
>
> Nobody wants to go on record as saying they're against nationalism here, but
> they sure won't (and don't) hesitate to stick it to those least capable of
> (financially, anyway) defending themselves...
>
> ~73~ Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ
>
> *****************************
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Zack Widup" <w9sz at prairienet.org>
> To: "Discussion of the Lowfer (US, European, &amp; UK) and MedFer bands"
> <lowfer at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2007 11:27 AM
> Subject: Re: [Lowfer] VE7TIL QRT
>
>
>   
>> Things may be different in Canada.  I know in the USA local and state
>> governments have no authority to shut down a transmitter operating
>> legally.  That is reserved for the FCC.
>>
>> But the poster who was shut down is in Canada. What are the laws there?
>>
>> 73, Zack W9SZ
>>
>> On Thu, 18 Oct 2007, don israel wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> Wait a minute, there is a federal law preemting states, counties and
>>> municipalities from interfering with radio amateur antennas.  Consult
>>>       
> the
>   
>>> ARRL or check the web for articles on this.  They have been relieved of
>>> jurisdiction by this federal law.
>>>
>>> Sounds like your municipality is over-reaching.  Perhaps a federal
>>>       
> lawsuit
>   
>>> will slap them back into line.
>>>
>>> My .02 worth.
>>>
>>>       
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