awesome
that aught to show those greedy stupid home owner folks.
hope he sticks it out.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 9:58 AM
Subject: Alabama Man On Top of Tower


> In case you aren't aware of this.....
>
> Jan. 05 2007,09:20 by
> kg4rpe
> Wayne Spires (KF4BJT), a Wetumpka, AL ham is now sitting perched a top his 
> 68
> foot radio tower behind his house in protest of a judges ruling forcing 
> him
> to become a part of a homeowners association. He says that 20 years ago 
> when he
> bought the property located along the river that it was listed as 
> unrestricted.
> He has been atop the tower for about three or four days and says he will 
> not
> come down until his next court date which is scheduled for Feb. 5th.
>
> The nationaly syndicated radio team Rick and Bubba out of WZZK 104.7 in
> Birmingham, AL interviewed Mr. Spires, his wife, and a daughter live by 
> phone
> this
> morning. They also talked yesterday by phone to the sheriff who said as 
> long as
> Mr. Spires does not try to hurt himself or somebody else his department
> will not interfere. William "Bubba" Bussey (KJ4JJ) the co-host of Rick and
> Bubba, explained on yesterday's show the importance ham radio can play in 
> a
> time of emergency and the importance for good towers for hams to own and 
> use.
> (Bubba is a very active ham and promotes it often on their program.)
>
> His family as well as other neighbors, friends, and hams all are sending 
> their
> support to him.
>
> for another report, check:
>
> http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?S=5883357&nav=0RdM
>
>
>
> Steve, K8SP
>