[geeks] Satellite Dishes - old style...

[Dave McGuire]

On June 23, Mike Nicewonger wrote:
> I had dircttv installed a few months ago. fortunatley I did not find out 
> beforehand I had to have 'permission' from the local historical society.

  Ahh, the hysterical society.

  Just beware...while your right to have downlink equipment on your
property IS protected by the FCC, it is *your* responsibility under
that law to go to the local government and have their laws changed to
comply if they yell at you.  It does *not* constitute free license to
just put up a dish whenever you want without fear of
nothing-better-to-do gubmint assholes getting after you.

> I am just waiting for them to send me some kind of warning.

  If they do, point them at the FCC ruling.  I don't have a URL for it
offhand, but google is your friend.

> I also found out I have to have a permit to install data lines or cable TV 
> inside my house. 

  Now THAT is a bunch of bullshit.  Who do those assholes think they
are?

> I want out of here.

  Can't say as I blame you.  I mostly enjoyed living there, but I'm glad
I left.

        -Dave

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