[ale] OT: Comcast and digital TV

[krwatson at cc.gatech.edu]

> Can't put an antenna on the roof here, HOA covenants...  I was hoping to
> put one in the attic though. Let me know how it goes for you once you
> get it there?
> 

Geoffrey,

According to this a covenant can not prevent you from putting up an antenna of OTA reception.

Q: My Homeowners association prohibits antennas on the roof, what can I do?
http://www.solidsignal.com/antennas/antenna_faqs.asp

A: Show them the Federal law concerning antennas, homeowners and their rights. In 1996, The FCC affirmed the rights of homeowners to place antennas on property they own or control.* Check out the FCC ruling here: http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html. The law basically states that homeowner association covenants cannot prevent you from installing antennas or dishes. The rule "prohibits restrictions that impair the installation, maintenance or use of antennas used to receive video programming."
*Masts higher than 12 feet above the roofline may be subject to local permitting requirements.


Preemption of Restrictions on Placement of Direct Broadcast Satellite, Broadband Radio Service, and Television Broadcast Antennas
http://www.fcc.gov/mb/facts/otard.html

keith

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