Does anyone know if there is a process/procedure at the commission that
citizens can engage to get a tower owner to change their lighting?
There is a new cell tower in my area (rural) that has white strobes that
is impacting the viewshed in the area. I know that the owner can amend
their EA, but
] tower lighting
Does anyone know if there is a process/procedure at the commission that
citizens can engage to get a tower owner to change their lighting?
There is a new cell tower in my area (rural) that has white strobes that
is impacting the viewshed in the area. I know that the owner can amend
9:53 AM
Subject: [WISPA] tower lighting
Does anyone know if there is a process/procedure at the commission that
citizens can engage to get a tower owner to change their lighting?
There is a new cell tower in my area (rural) that has white strobes that
is impacting the viewshed in the area. I
might get a
copy and become familiar with it.
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From: Alex [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 8:55 AM
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Tower lighting is Regulated by the FCC, and I don't
We had the same thing about a mile from us. A couple of the neighbors
called the tower owner. They changed it to white strobes during the day
and red lights after dusk controlled by a sensor. I did not ask the
neighbors how much trouble it was, but the change happened pretty
quickly so I
I will say, as a pilot, I do appreciate the white strobes during the day.
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From: Kenneth M. Chipps Ph.D. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 9:13 AM
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We had the same thing about
lighting
I will say, as a pilot, I do appreciate the white strobes during the day.
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From: Kenneth M. Chipps Ph.D. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 9:13 AM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] tower lighting
We had the same
Rick Harnish wrote:
My understanding (no research done) is that if there are strobe lights
installed, the towers do not have to be painted red/white. Therefore, many
tower companies are installing strobes to cut down on maintenance (painting)
of their towers. A night/day system which
Over 200 they have to light. That is for certain. But I have seen taller
that were lit with strobes and not painted.
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From: Bryan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 9:30 AM
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I use to build communications towers for a living, and what you say about
the strobe is true.
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card today.
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From: Alex [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I use to build communications towers for a living, and what you say about
the strobe is true.
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From: Chuck McCown [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:32 AM
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Over 200 they have to light. That is for certain. But I have seen taller
that were lit with strobes
But if you don't strobe in day do you have to paint?
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From: Blake Bowers [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:00 AM
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Nope. Thats untrue.
You can elect to strobe the tower
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Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 10:53 AM
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Subject: [WISPA] tower lighting
Does anyone know if there is a process/procedure at the commission that
citizens can engage to get a tower owner to change their lighting
21, 2008 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: [WISPA] tower lighting
The problem with changing the strobe is that they will have to then paint
the tower for daytime operations. This is the seven segment orange and
white
pattern typically. Most tower owners don't want to do this because
painting
the tower
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Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 11:00 AM
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But if you don't strobe in day do you have to paint?
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Rick Harnish wrote:
My understanding (no research done) is that if there are strobe lights
installed, the towers do not have to be painted red/white. Therefore
lol
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Mike Hammett
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 11:18 AM
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Subject: Re: [WISPA] tower lighting
I'm no expert, but I have seen many towers with significant height that
aren't painted
: Re: [WISPA] tower lighting
I would not guess that the issue is the strobe during
the day, but the issue would be the strobe at night.
Leaving the strobe, and changing it to a dual mode
system is do-able, and will not require the tower to
be painted.
If they have an issue with the strobe
I'm no expert, but I have seen many towers with significant height that
aren't painted.
Heck, to that extent, buildings over 200' would need to be red\white, then.
The best part about posting to large lists is how quickly third-party
information is either substantiated or shredded to
Finally!! Some closure. :)
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Behalf Of Patrick Shoemaker
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 11:52 AM
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Subject: Re: [WISPA] tower lighting
Okay, here are the rules from the source:
http
Subject: Re: [WISPA] tower lighting
haha, nice comment there at the end...
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Okay, here are the rules from the source:
http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/b993dcdfc37fcdc486257251005c4e21/$FILE/AC70_7460_1K.pdf
Generally, towers over 200' or that rise above a projected plane of
protection (no pun intended) around a public
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