[BC] How close is too close?

[Lewis Munn]

Mark,
   
  As CE, you have some responsibilities.
   
  Be sure the paperwork showing fully legal RF levels and proper fencing are in place, and keep personal copies in your own safe deposit or similar box not on the station site.
   
  Second, advise the management of your concerns, by a formal signed letter, and again, keep your own copy with your personal stuff.
   
  It would be well to remind Management to keep liability insurance up because airplanes hitting towers and so on are not as uncommon as they once were.
   
  Third, I would make sure there was a copy of the original tower stress analysis, and approvals for all antennae that have been added, so the station can point out that the tower was not overstressed.  Keep a copy yourself too.
   
  Fourth, I would  NOT put up then sign you suggested, because of potentials for a lawsuit by developers.  But I would put up along the station property perimeter good sized warning signs of RF radiation potentials, and dangers of falling ice.   Big enough to read easily 100 feet away.  Also on the sides of the building.  And also with Danger High Voltage signs.  Be sure any local foreign languages are represented with signs in that language, also
   
  Fifth, I would be sure to keep good records of tower maintanance and checks, and of any large icefalls with basic details as to when, where, and how much.
   
  6th, be sure locks are in good condition and kept locked, and the fences are designed to discourage climbing.  Make quarterly inspections and keep a record, and also note any discrepancies noted and when corrected.
   
  If the station does not own the land being built upon, not such you can do except protect yourself legally in all ways  possible with good records and prominent warning signs and other FCC/FAA requirements in place and verifyed regularly in your logs.
   
  And make sure Management has been notified of your concerns.  And is notified if there is theft or tampering with the warning and protective things assocoated with the tower and buildings.
   
  If possible, as substantial fence would be erected along the station land perimeter, with duplicate warning signs, and checked regularly for integrity.
   
  Log everytning, even inspections and the items found.  CYA thoroughly, and as much as management permits, CTA's also.
   
  If you still have doubts, you can consult a lawyer and see if there is more you can do.
   
  I think your big signs would do more ill than good, and might be deemed harassment or restraint of trade and get the station in trouble...just keep the warning signs factual, reasonable, but you can and i think should include danger of falling ice in the factual signs along the property line.
   
  And if you want to scare the uneducated, put up among the others signs that say, "Warning, 100,000 Ohms"...and be sure to keep a drawer of 100K carbon resistors in the building!!
   
  Good luck
   
  Looey Munn
  Roundup, MT
   
  Mark Bulla <mbulla at wnuv.sbgnet.com> wrote:
  
Toward the end of last year, the land around the tower from which I 
transmit must have changed hands
		
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