[SixClub] Re: Good News for Six Meters

[frosty1 at pdq.net]

Bill I have not heard you on 6 here in Houston yet,


Frosty 

-----Original Message-----
From: sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:sixclub-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Dzurilla
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 8:30 PM
To: sixclub at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [SixClub] Re: Good News for Six Meters

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.
>
>   
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.
>
>   
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
>
> Posted: May 30, 2008 10:17 AM CDT
>
>
> The FCC gives TV viewers a right to put up an outside antenna 
> regardless of what their homeowner regulations or neighborhood regulations
are.
>
>   
Would this prevent an irate neighbor from brining a civil suit?


      
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