To Our Local Zoning Officials:


         A number of events have led to the consideration of zoning
         restrictions for antennas in residential districts across the
         nation.  While certainly being considered in the general inter-
         est of the public, these restrictions are being fashioned in
         such a manner that they unknowingly reduce the effectiveness of
         Amateur Radio.

         In addition, there are clearly defined federal interests and
         regulations which supersede local control in order to promote
         such services as Amateur Radio.  These interests are so strong
         that the Federal Communications Commission has recently stated
         in very strong terms its concern that local zoning be structured
         to permit continued advancement of this communications service.

         Recently Mr. Jeff Reynolds applied for a height variance, which
         would allow him to erect an antenna support structure in excess
         of current zoning regulations.  After several lengthy hearings,
         Mr.  Reynolds was granted a variance by the Zoning Board of
         Appeals, with the stipulation that current zoning regulations
         regarding antenna support structures be reviewed and revised.

         We the amateur radio community have formed a committee with the
         purpose of assisting the City of Omaha Planning Department in the
         revision of zoning regulations regarding amateur radio antenna
         support structures.

         Members of our committee represent the many and varied interests
         in Amateur Radio throughout the Omaha area.  As active partici-
         pants in this community, we wish to offer this package of inform-
         ation in a constructive effort to assist in this revision process.
         We are convinced, as are a vast number of governmental agencies,
         including the FCC, that Amateur Radio presents an uncommon benefit
         to this community; enough so to warrant your special considerations.

         The following pages contain proposed changes to the current zoning
         regulations, a copy of the current regulations as-is, and general
         information regarding amateur radio and the regulations thereof.

         After reviewing this document we would like to meet with you for
         discussion.


         Respectively submitted,



         Jeff C. Reynolds
         Committee Chairman