That is correct. Part 17 of the FCC Rules covers marking and lighting of Antenna Structures. FAA Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-1K covers the specifics. It might be a good idea to first determine if an Aeronautical Study has been performed on the subject tower. The FCC requires that the 7-digit Antenna Structure Registration number be posted at the base of the tower. You can look up that number at the FCC ASR Web site to see what studies have been documented.
Unlighted towers that are required to be lighted can earn a $10,000 fine for each day of non-compliance, and that fine will be collected from the tenants if the tower owner can't be found or refuses to pay. Bottom Line: Be absolutely certain that you're not going to be saddled with breathtaking fines and/or expenses if the owner bails. 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of mch Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2007 5:27 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You Do This? While this is true, ANYONE at the site can be fined for non-compliance - even a ham radio group who is prohibited from climbing the tower or making repairs. It doesn't matter who owns the tower anymore. It used to be that only the tower owner was responsible. Now, everyone at the site is. Joe M. Glenn Little WB4UIV wrote: > > If so the tower owner must ensure that the lights are maintained and > operating properly.
