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KGO-5948

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height restrictions question from soon to be tech.
« on: April 08, 2001, 12:43:33 AM »

What is the maximum height you can have if there are no county or neighborhood restrictions? I know I know I'm just an old cb'er but I'm studying code now and when I feel confident enough will take the general test. Please don't rag about me being a cb'er, I'm just trying to learn. With my location and the hours I work, local (not so local actualy) clubs are pretty much out of the question unless they meet at 3am :) The only info I've been able to get is off the internet and haven't been able to find any information on this. Thanks!
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K0XU

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« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2001, 04:14:29 PM »

Generally if you go over 200 ft you have to comply with FAA lighting and painting regs. This may vary with locality, ie closer to airport, etc. Whatever you do make it safe though.
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KGO-5948

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« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2001, 09:30:07 PM »

Great Thank you very much! I was just given a 180 ft. tower and was wondering if I could use it and be legal.I will check with local airport and check on any restrictions. Again Thank you.
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AB8JZ

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« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2001, 12:08:05 PM »

Don't forget, before you can take your General test, you have to take and pass your Tech test.  You can't skip it.  I just didn't want you to go in ready to take ONLY the General test and the code, and THEN realize you had to take your Tech test first.
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N9CV

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« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2001, 04:41:13 AM »

Generally you do not have a problem with the FAA unless you are over 200 feet AGL or within about 2.5 miles of the extended centerline of a runway with an instrument approach.  The distance is really in feet and is measured from the end of the runway.  I do not remember the exact number.  If you are that close to an airport, then call your local FAA FSDO (Flight Standards District Office).  I do no know were you live, but if you cannot find the FSDO (ours is in the next state), then call the FSS (Flight Service Station) and ask them for the phone number of the FSDO that covers your area.  The nationwide toll free number for the FSS is: 1-800-WXBRIEF. (24hours) FDSO is open Monday through Friday days only.

Hope this helps.  If you need more information, then post here and I will get the exact distances and  heights AGL allowed.    

I am a pilot and also a networking consultant.  I have gone through this a few times for some of my clients wanting to erect towers for microwave wireless LAN and telephony connections.  Last year we also got an AT&T cell tower stopped because they tried to violate our airspace.

Just for your information the MDA (minimum decent altitude) is 200 feet AGL at ours and most major airports.  That means an airplance can decend to 200 AGL in zero visibility before he has to see the ground to complete his landing.  How would like to spear an airplane that went 20 feet to low on your new 180 ft. tower?

Good luck passing your Ham test.

Ken (N9CV)
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N1ZZZ

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« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2001, 08:57:33 AM »

You will also want to look into town restrictions and neighborhood CC&R's (deed restrictions).  Check with the local building inspector to see if a 180' tower is allowed, and if so, what permits, if any, are required.

CC&R are deed restrictions for neighborhoods that may or may not apply to you.  You will have to check the town records to see if your deed has any antenna restrictions.

Lastly, putting up a 180' tower may upset the neighbors as an "eyesore" so be prepared for some grumbling.  Now if you live on a farm that is some distance from any neighbors, you will be in better shape.

GD luck on the tests and I hope to see you on the air.

73

Jeremy N1ZZZ
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N6AJR

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« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2001, 06:59:35 PM »

First off, the folks have given you correct advice here, if you are closer that, I think 2.5 miles and over certain heights you need to paint and light the top of the tower.  Good luck on the instalation, and with your new setup..have you considered a small wind turbine up there like the Air 403, they put out around 500 watts of free power and are under $500 or so, not a bad deal...and you can use your radio when the power is off...BTW who is climbing the tower to do the work?? Be safe, wear a belt and gloves.

Second , congrats on wanting to become a ham. I garrentee you will have a lot of fun with it.  Take the practice Ham Exams here and on qrz.com to see how you are doing on the theory part. There are many ways to learn the code but do a little on it every day in a month or so you will have it down.  Don't knock your past as a C.B.er, lots of hams have come from there. Its all radio.  The big diffrence is that Most hams are nice and polite and you have more room and more Legal power.  I have an old c.b. in my station, I turn it on and if the skip is in on CB then I know 10 meters should be good..

Welcome to the fraternity of hamdom.. remember its not about radio, its about people... enjoy

tom, N6AJR
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KGO5948

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« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2001, 12:18:34 PM »

WOW ! Thanks for the info. my computer has been down for a while (nasty virus)and havent been able to read the replys. You guys are great. I live out in "the boonies" but will still paint the top red and white for a little extra saftey. I have also decided to get a profesional to inspect the Rohn tower before erecting it.Again THANKS!
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