[mythtv-users] Understanding HD Antennas ( was HDHomeRun and jumpy video)
Kevin Hulse
jedi at mishnet.org
Sun Sep 16 02:37:56 UTC 2007
On Sat, Sep 15, 2007 at 09:54:31AM -0700, Yan Seiner wrote:
> Kevin Hulse napsal(a):
> > On Sat, Sep 15, 2007 at 09:33:05AM -0700, Yan Seiner wrote:
> >
> >> Kevin Hulse napsal(a):
> >>
> >>> Say I live in one of those prissy suburban subdivisions with
> >>> an HOA. Can I mount my antenna lower? Mebbe use a longer range antenna
> >>> than I would if it were on the roof?
> >>>
> >>>
> >> In the US, your HOA *CANNOT* control, limit, or even regulate in any way
> >> OTA antennas. Per federal law, beaten to death on this list every so often.
> >>
> >> You can put up a reasonable antenna for personal use and you don't have
> >> to ask permission - or even file a notice with them.
> >>
> >
> > What makes you think I can get away with something "reasonable"?
> >
> Reasonable being not endangering life or safety.
>
> > What makes you think the yuppie neighbors would agree with my idea of "reasonable"?
> >
> It's defined in the law.
>
> > Intentionally pissing off all the neighbors might be something I can manage to do
> > under the color of law. It doesn't necessarily mean that it's a bright thing to do
> > or something that someone with an actual law license would recommend.
> >
> Why the hostility? Dude, I just pointed out the law.
No. You were being an ass.
I asked one thing and you decided to lecture me on something else.
>
> >
> > The great beauty of technology is the fact that I can use it to route around annoying people.
> >
> > [deletia]
> >
> > Yeah, "Piss off all your neighbors because the law allows" you is great advice.
> >
> It's not advice. It's a fact. Take it or leave it. Take a chill pill,
> buddy.
No, it's practicing law without a license and it's a felony.
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