Back in the old days, I had to file FAA paperwork on a 36 foot push up mast 
that was less than a 1/2 mile from a runway.

Gerald Pelnar WD0FYF
McPherson, Ks

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From: "Paul Finch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 3:03 PM
Subject: RE: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You..... tower height question


> Hello,
>
> I am working a project for a customer on a hill about 3 miles West of a
> military runway.  I went to the FCC website and filled in their online 
> guide
> for allowable tower heights.  After putting in the coordinates and 
> building
> height (2 stories) the computer crunched.  It came back and said we would
> have to bulldoze 75 feet off the top of the hill!  Not just remove the
> building but 75 feet of ground under the building!
>
> I am being funny, just a bit but it did come back saying the ground was 75
> feet higher than allowed by the FAA.
>
> Paul
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve S. Bosshard
> (NU5D)
> Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 9:23 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Re: Would You..... tower height question
>
> Generally 199 ft unless you are close to an airport.  There is a 110 ft
> tower that requires registration but no painting or lighting because it is
> close to the Temple, Texas airport.
>
> Steve NU5D
>
> texasexpediter wrote:
>> What is the maximum height a tower can be without falling under all
>> the lighting, painting etc. regulations?
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