This is some information about a Congressional Bill to assist hams with restrictions often imposed by Home Owners Associations on erecting antennas for communications. They have already had some limitations removed for satalitte dishes etc.

H.R. 1094: Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/119/hr1094

Depending on where in Jefferson County you may live, you can contact either Congressman Brett Guthrie (Phone: (202) 225-3501) or Congressman Morgan McGarvey (202-225-5401).

A phone call is the most effective way to relay your desires to a Congress. Physical mail is often very delayed due to security checks (remember the "white powder anthrax" scares a few years back?) Emails are so numerous due to various organized lobbying efforts, they too are often delayed in getting through. Usually you will get a canned response about "Thank you for contacting me..."

A phone call is quicker and more efficient as the staff will keep tallys on how many people call in with their yes or no desires on various issues. Be sure to give them your address to verify that you ARE a constituent and also have the bill or resolution number to better inform them what you are talking about. In this case, H.R.1094. Just simply state you wish for them to support or resist the bill as necessary. Ask them to support and co-sponser the legislation in this case.

It is a quick and easy process and I have always found staff to be courtious and responsive to any questions.

You would be amazed as to how few people contact legislators on any number of subjects. In this case, even just a few calls could make a difference, of course the MORE the better. If a particular Congressman is not hearing from the public about issues such as this, he may very well talk to another Congress in another districe to gage how the public feels about certian subjects. YOUR phone call might very well influence several other Congressmen as well. Make a difference! Make that call!!

Kenny Heavrin

KY4COP