08-08-2018, 06:22 PM
I finally ran into the former Field Officer this morning. We had a rather wide ranging chat and I did remember to ask about "untouchable" antennas and "4m clearance".
To put it simply, he knows of no such rulings. With the caveat that the description normally used is that the antennas must be inaccessible. To this point, I further asked if does having the antenna in your backyard, that has fences and gates, make it inaccessible. The reply was that without seeing the actual situation he couldn't be specific, but in general terms that would probably suffice.
The 4 metre thing, isn't a thing.
He did mention that they also take into account access by family, friends and other residents of the property - steps must be taken to protect them. Educating them is a valid protection.
I asked specifically about a ground mounted vertical, his suggestion was tomato stakes and electric fence tape. It really doesn't need to be a sturdy fence (assuming it is the secured backyard) it just has to be a barrier.
I hope this helps.
To put it simply, he knows of no such rulings. With the caveat that the description normally used is that the antennas must be inaccessible. To this point, I further asked if does having the antenna in your backyard, that has fences and gates, make it inaccessible. The reply was that without seeing the actual situation he couldn't be specific, but in general terms that would probably suffice.
The 4 metre thing, isn't a thing.
He did mention that they also take into account access by family, friends and other residents of the property - steps must be taken to protect them. Educating them is a valid protection.
I asked specifically about a ground mounted vertical, his suggestion was tomato stakes and electric fence tape. It really doesn't need to be a sturdy fence (assuming it is the secured backyard) it just has to be a barrier.
I hope this helps.