TV Antenna Tower Limits
Television antenna towers are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and must adhere to their rules. They also have to meet local zoning regulations. Some of the rules and regulations involve height restrictions, location and safety or emission guidelines.
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Height Restrictions
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The FAA guidelines pertain to certain television antenna towers. Antenna towers more than 2,000 feet tall are considered a hazard. Also, the FAA has to be notified if a tower is more than 200 feet in height.
Location Limitations
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The FAA also needs to be notified if a television antenna tower is on an antenna farm, placed near a civilian or military airport or placed on land owned by the U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management.
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Safety Precautions
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Precautions must be taken near a television antenna tower. Radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy or radiation causes tissue burns and shock. Warning signs on the antenna are recommended. The tower needs to be able to withstand outdoor conditions, and it must have proper support. It also needs to be away from power lines.
Television antenna tower repairmen must follow safety guidelines. They need to wear hard hats, harnesses, proper clothing and boots. The repairmen also must use good tools, and they cannot work alone.
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References
- "QST;" The Help Desk: Antenna and Tower Safety; Amateur Radio Relay League; June 2001
- Federal Communications Commission: Digital Television Frequently Asked Questions, DTV Tower Siting Fact Sheet and RF Guide
- Federal Communications Commission: Radio Frequency Safety
- GPO Access, National Archives and Records Administration: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations -- Title 47. Telecommunication
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