[SixClub] Re: Good News for Six Meters

[Bill Dzurilla]

Of course, the FCC rule only gives you the right to put up an antenna to receive local TV channels.  Your HOA can still ban ham antennas, even one that looks like a TV antenna.  But a look-alike might attract less attention and complaints.  

73,
Bill NZ5N

> Good six meter antennas can be built to resemble VHF TV antennas and with more
> non-hams demanding good outside antennas to pick up DTV, now seems to be a
> good time for some manufacturer to build a "look-alike" six meter "stealth"
> antenna.
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>   
Just Alodine (TM) or have someone Alodine the elements for that shiny
Gold color.  It'll prevent them from turning dull and every one will
think it's a TV antenna.
> This could open the door to many amateurs who might not have the space for a
> low band antenna , but COULD be on six meters.
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>   
However this brings the question of just how many channel 2's are there
out there?  I doubt this will directly affect many hams.
In the coming years (near future) although not mandated stations will be
migrating from the low band VHF to the high band due to more favorable
band conditions.  After the change to digital I think I read there will
only be about 6 Channel 2's in the entire country and they will most
likely be moving up within the following 5 years or so.  Once low band
VHF TV is gone (maybe 10 years or so) what, or who, will we pick up for
neighboring frequency users.
> Quoting from the WAAY-TV web page :
>
> Right To Bear Antennas Regardless of Homeowners Regulations
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> Posted: May 30, 2008 10:17 AM CDT
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>
> The FCC gives TV viewers a right to put up an outside antenna regardless of
> what their homeowner regulations or neighborhood regulations are.
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>   
Would this prevent an irate neighbor from brining a civil suit?