The federal legislation prevents HOAs from enacting restrictive antenna rules. Use the link in the article to send your letters of support. It’s quick, easy, and will make a difference.
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Don’t miss this important opportunity to let your representatives in Washington, D.C. know how homeowner’s association (HOA) antenna limitations negatively impact the vitality of amateur radio and could have serious consequences when emergency communication is needed during a disaster.
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has launched a nationwide letter-writing campaign to support the passage of the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act, which was reintroduced in February 2025 by U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Richard Blumenthal, D- Conn., and Representatives August Pfluger, R-Tex., and Joe Courtney, D-Conn.
“Natural disasters and other emergency situations that hinder our regular lines of communication are unfortunately unavoidable, which is why we must bolster our emergency preparedness by removing the barriers amateur radio operators often run into when installing antennas,” said Congressman Pfluger as reported by the ARRL. “Amateur radio plays a vital role in public safety by delivering critical information to people at all times.”
The bipartisan House and Senate bills would prevent restrictive HOA rules that currently prohibit or severely limit the installation of amateur radio antennas, even when these antennas are hidden in trees, placed in attics, mounted on vehicles, or look like flagpoles, per the ARRL. The passage of the legislation would grant amateur radio operators the same rights to install antennas on their property as those enjoyed by users of TV antennas, wireless internet, and flagpoles.
Click on these links to read the bills:
From the ARRL, passage of the bill would:
- Prohibit HOAs from outright banning amateur radio antennas
- Establish an approval process for installation
- Create a federal right of action for hams in disputed cases
“This legislation is about restoring equal rights to licensed Amateur Radio operators,” said ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR. “These restrictions hinder not only the enjoyment of Amateur Radio, but also its vital role in emergency communication during disasters.”
Read much more about the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act here, including frequently asked questions and how amateur radio clubs can get involved in the campaign.
Let Your Voice Be Heard—5 & 9!
The ARRL is encouraging every radio amateur in the U.S. to send letters to Washington via this form: https://send-a-letter.org/hoa/.
You do not have to be an ARRL member to use the form. Just enter your call sign, name, address, and email address, and click “Send My Letters” to add your voice to this important issue. The letters will automatically be sent to your elected officials, encouraging them to support the bills.
To learn more, also check out this article about efforts to support the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act from the ARRL: ARRL Wants Every Ham to Help Us Pass the Bill.
