Homeland security, as a plan, has an influence in almost everything these days. However, the department of homeland security usually only suggests guidelines for the municipalities to follow. In our area, the local government owns the water tank and is responsible for its operation and security. If amateur radio is on good terms (via ARES or other support function) with the local government, they may accomodate you.
Keep in mind, water tanks can be quite difficult to outfit with a repeater system especially if nothing else like cellular is already located on it. Depending on the tank design, there may not be a shelter to put equipment or electricity if its filled by pumps elsewhere. There may be no way to even mount an antenna and they wont let you weld or drill in it. Check over the logistics thoroughly before even bothering to ask. However, a tank is a great ground plane and our digipeater does quite well from ours. 73 Chris-KC4CMR --- In Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com, "kc8fwd" <kc8...@...> wrote: > > Hello, > Has anyone had experience with repeaters at water tower sites now that > homeland security is involved? I would like to hear your experience. > Thanks Mike KC8FWD >
