> Alexander N Tubonjic wrote:
>
> > Hello All,
> > The local department of Forestry has an observation tower that is
> >over 200' off the ground. I would like to put my UHF Amateur repeater
> >on that tower. I stopped by yesterday and talked to the Fire Fighter
> >that was stationed there. He had told me that cellphone companies had
> >asked if they could put some equipment on the tower and the DOF flat
> >out said no; however, the guy I talked to said a friend of his was a
> >Ham and had expressed an interest in putting a Ham repeater on the
> >tower and it was okayed but the Ham moved before anything was put into
> >effect. The guy I talked with said to leave my contact information and
> >he would pass it on to his boss and have him contact me with more
> >information.
> > I was wondering if anyone has done anything tower related with the
> >Department of Forestry? If so what was your experiance like? I
> >remember reading somewhere that hams and the DOF have an MOU together
> >for tower space, anyone know anything about that? Any past experiances
> >and tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and 73.
I think its by specific state or locale. I contacted the DNR here in
Wisconsin to do the same thing and they have rules (laws) which state
nothing shall be affixed to any fire tower unless it is a government
or municipal agency...neither of which we are as a collective, but
individually yes. Regardless of our jobs and affiliations with PD,
FD, EMS, the equipment itself had to be owned by the Gov't or a
municipality. The Ranger was an extremely nice guy, and made being
told NO very pleasant indeed. So we look elsewhere...
It would be nice.
Oh well...
Chris
Coordinator
Lakes Area GMRS Repeater Group
www.laggroup.org
Chris
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