[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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