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Originally Posted by nleahcim
I recently installed an RCA ANT751R antenna on the side of my patio. The patio is part of a condo that is part of an HOA. It is mostly obscured by trees, but if you're walking around the perimeter of the building and look up at the right time, you can spot it.
I got a notice today saying "it was noted that you have a antenna attached to the building. Please note that nothing can be attached to the building as the antenna must be on a tripod. This must be removed and the hole filled and painted."
Are they within their rights to request this? I thought HOAs had little to no power to restrict antenna usage.
I should note that various people of satellite dishes in similar locations and have had them up for a long time... so it is not clear why I am being targeted here.
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There should be no difference, between one of those ugly grey dishes and an OTA antenna, as they are both reception devices.
There are though, distinctions between "Shared" and "Exclusive" areas.
Personally, I would ignore anything short of a court summons.
They may even back down, if they see you taking pictures of your antenna and other peoples' dishes. Taking notes on a clipboard, is also a great visual
Do not hesitate to call and speak w/ somebody at the FCC, if they persist.
http://www.fcc.gov/guides/over-air-r...n-devices-rule