September 17, 2007, marked the successful conclusion of a yearlong battle to validate my 100-foot rotating amateur radio tower. This is the story of that effort. Most articles dealing with antenna zoning and antenna ordinances are written by attorneys. I'm not a lawyer and I haven't played one on TV (with apologies to Fred Thompson). However, as a layperson, I think I can lend a perspective and practicality-that perhaps a lawyer can't provide-to the average ham who dreams of having an amateur radio tower. The jubilation of a successful appearance before the town Zoning Board of Review (sometimes called the Zoning Board of Appeals or other similar name) had not subsided before I found myself offering advice to local amateurs contemplating erection of antenna towers. Some were going to make what I considered the wrong moves from the outset. Thus, the need for this article presented itself. Why not share my experiences, which might help others in similar circumstances?
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