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Originally posted by: antennanut
A portion of The Telecommunications Act of 1996 contains a section on over-the-air TV antennas. This law makes it legal to install an outside antenna with certain restrictions, such as try to install it on the back of the house - unless it is necessary to have it located elsewhere to receive "an acceptable signal". Also there is a height restriction of no more than 12 feet above the rear roofline - unless again it must be higher to receive "an acceptable signal". There is also a section of the law that discusses how condo and apartment residents may use outdoor antennas (I have not read that section). However, the really interesting thing is - local governments and homeowners associations are essentially overruled and cannot prevent the installation of outside antennas. The homeowner is allowed to install the antenna and it is the responsibility of the HOA to try to prove the antenna should not be installed.
Now, having said all of this, I cannot offer any insight on the quality over over-the-air antenna reception in Vegas. I simply wanted to point out it is legal to have one.
How does one argue with someone on this subject who has the screen name antennanut? LOL
I can see it now.....Happy Trails HOA vs. KSeitz in the matter of violating a deed restriction by having an unsightly antenna potruding from the roof of your home.
Court: "Mr. KSeitz, call you first witness."
KSeitz: "Thank you, Your Honor. I'd like to call Antennanut to the stand."
Happy Trails Counsel: "Your Honor, we'd like to withdraw our complaint".
Makes me almost want to throw one up on the balcony just to see what the HOA will say!
