Are any permits needed to install a microwave (RF) link?
In most cases, with the exception of the FCC license, there are no other regulations or permits to deal with – federal, state, local or otherwise. Keep in mind that we’re not putting up thirty meter dishes or trying to secure approval for a cell tower in a residential area. There’s little to no construction work to speak of. Our dish diameter is typically two to four feet or less, and the installation causes no significant roof or building alterations. Naturally, there are exceptions, such as for tower installations or in tight zoning areas, such as by airport runways, where anything is scrutinized that may add to the overall height of a building. If aesthetics is a concern, consider that antennas may often be installed so as not to be noticeable from the ground. Some are even mounted behind a window. Antennas may also be painted to effectively blend into a building background.
