rfradioconsult said:Permits, permits, permits and money; then you buy your tower and antenna, then inspections and more money.
trooperdude said:Depends on your area I suppose.
In mine you just have to follow manufacturer mounting specifications.
No permits, no inspections if it's under 100 feet.
True enough...rfradioconsult said:It depends on your local ordances; there is no nation-wide local standard for towers.
Oh, heck no! I made darn sure there were no HOAs when I moved in!Step one is checking with your homeowners association,
Or you move into an area that doesn't have any restrictions that will affect what you want to do. In my case, a perusal of the city's ordinances indicate for amateur use (hey, if you want to be crass about it - the ham license is $15 and a little effort to take a test) I don't even have to get a permit. I may choose to do so anyway, just in case a neighbor raises a stink so I'm covered that much more, but it's not terribly expensive here.then the local planning authority for a building permit,
*ONLY* if you intend to put up a very tall tower, or are very close to an airport. I'm virtually in line with the runway of an airport, and a bit over 2 miles away. At that distance, no extreme tower restrictions. I might not be able to go the "normal" full height (I don't remember, as I never intended to try for a 200 foot tower!) but my 60 foot plans are just fine.then on to the FAA requirements.
Not necessarily - and generally only if you picked a particularly poor location for your house. Granted, there *are* areas of the country where you're virtually guaranteed a whole barrel of fun in erecting *any* tower, but it's certainly not a guarantee to cost an arm and a leg.Lots of dollars all along the way.
rfradioconsult said:Permits, permits, permits and money; then you buy your tower and antenna, then inspections and more money.
sicko5 said:I live by metro airport . How high can I put up antenna tower. Before I have to put red warning lights on it. So I can get the best reception possible. What antenna is a good one to buy.
Thanks
Dan
The very first reply gave him all the info he needed. Check the FCC.rfradioconsult said:The OP asked a legitimate question; upon closer research he lives in a suburb of Detroit and the airport he is referring to is the main Detroit airport. He is looking for some help with his question.
n8emr said:Permits for what? To dig a hole? Not around here.
Permits for what? to erect a non livable structure, Not around here.
NO permits, no inspections. Plus the only inspector for the county is a ham will most
likely be helping put up the tower anyway.
Money, yea, you need that for the tower and a little extra for the steaks and bbq chicken
to pay back the help.
n8emr said:Permits for what? To dig a hole? Not around here.
Permits for what? to erect a non livable structure, Not around here.
NO permits, no inspections. Plus the only inspector for the county is a ham will most
likely be helping put up the tower anyway.
Money, yea, you need that for the tower and a little extra for the steaks and bbq chicken
to pay back the help.
Just HOW CLOSE are you to this Metro Airport? Like, a stones throw, a block, a mile?sicko5 said:I live by metro airport . How high can I put up antenna tower. Before I have to put red warning lights on it. So I can get the best reception possible. What antenna is a good one to buy.
Thanks
Dan