Hi Clayton:
Thanks for your comments. Fortunately, I have been able to operate,
thanks to a Buddipole at my QTH in Savannah, GA. I also have a home
in Warrington, PA, and at that place, I have been using an AlexLoop
mag loop antenna... mostly on 40 meters. Down in GA, there are a lot
of military facilities nearby, so getting permission to have a
"flagpole" might be possible. The HOA there routinely grants
permission for residents to put satellite TV dishes either on the
roof of a unit, or on a post in the common area. So, it might be
possible to get official permission for a modest ham antenna. The
big deal there is to have the antenna -not- seen from the street. If
I can do that, I'm sure they'll OK it.
The PA HOA is much more strict. There are only one or two people
with dishes, and I suspect that's because the FCC requiring
accommodation for 1 meter or less TV receiving dishes. But, the
building at the PA QTH is a 3-story unit, so -maybe- feeding the
downspout (it's on the corner of my unit, but the bedroom) is a real
possibility. Haven't tried it yet!
I know some hams are critical of that group of us who -willingly- buy
a home with HOA restrictions, and/or CC&Rs. But, sometimes, you have
to compromise.. for your own interests, the XYL's interests, and the
home you would like to live in... based on it's amenities and location.
Bottom line: where there's a will, there's a way!
73 de Ray
K2ULR
On Nov 29, 2010, at 8:32 PM, Clayton Brantley wrote:
Ray:
Liked your ideas and thoughts on the restricted places we find
today. I am
fortunate were I live because all around me are the restricted
developments.
I was going to "flagpole" my 5BTV but decided to just put it up in
the backyard
and then defend my action. In 5 years, the has not been
one comment! I also have a 40/75 meter dipole in the attic and it
works.
Perhaps not as good as being outdoors, but if I hear them I can
work them.
I read an email just a while ago that said that a wire outside is
better that
nothing. I agree.
Good luck and hop you can get on undercover!
Clayton N4EV
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