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b -2-The proposed installation will be affixed to the ground. Unauthorized persons will be discouraged from climbing the tower by installation of a sheath 6 feet in length, at a height of 2 feet above the base of the tower which would prohibit access to climbing braces. (Refer to figure 2.) * BROADCAST INTSIFERSNCB The Amateur Radio Service is governed by Part 97 of the Federal Communication Commission Rules and Regulations. Under these regulations, interference from any Amateur Radio station to the reception of domestic broadcast services is prohibitted. The station operator is obligated to maintain his equii»ent in good condition, and to resolve any interference conflicts caused by his equipment. The applicant has operated a radio station for fourteen years with no complaints of interference. The broadcast raoio and television receivers at this location will be monitored for any signs of spurious harmonics. The surrounding neighbors will be periodically polled to be sure that they are not experiencing any problems with harmful interference. The area around this radio station has boon wired for cable television. The coaxial cable used for this virtually eliminates the probability of television interference. SAFETY AND LIABILITY In addition to a climbing sheath to be installed on the tower, the tower, antennae, and persons are insured by a $100,000 home owner’s policy which has been ammended to include property and public liability for damage by structure. AMATEUR RADIO Effective radio communications are highly dependent on technical considerations associated with antenna height* It is commonly agreed a ainjimim of 1/2 wave length of antenna above ground is necessary for effective broadcast operation. This equates to about 50*70 feet for the various ham operating frequencies. (See FCC limited preemption statement.) Aside from structural considerations the higher the better with 50 feet about minimum. BIOGRAPHY Mr. Anderson is an active advanced class ham operator with a technical back- p>ound. He regularly takes part in such public service areas as "Sky Warn" (amateur radio aid to Weather Service - Scott and Wright Counties), The Radio Amateur emergency service network field day, which is field operational %rt.th generators and batteries one weekend per year to test emergency preparedness. (Our local club placed top in the 0 call area -six states- and 11th nationally this year.) Respectfully submitted / DavidM. Anderson /