The local neighborhood hysterical society was giving my dad some heat for
his installation.
He lived in a 100 yr old house on the edge, but not IN the hystreical
district.

I told them that if they gave him any problems, I'd help him put up a
"period" wireless station.
Big clothesline antenna, spark-gap transmitter... Or would they prefer he
stay on 2 meters and HF at moderate power?