Cessna 210 pilot reported they were already deviating for obstructions when ATC relayed instructions through another aircraft to avoid the obstructions. The reporter stated this area has poor radio reception which 'could have led to a disaster.'
Synopsis
Cessna 210 pilot reported they were already deviating for obstructions when ATC relayed instructions through another aircraft to avoid the obstructions. The reporter stated this area has poor radio reception which 'could have led to a disaster.'
Narrative
Numerous tall towers in area. In contact with Controller at ZZZ but was having a really hard time communicating with him; this improved later in the flight; due to poor reception. I was aware that I was approaching tower farm; with several towers taller than I was flying. I had started deviating to the south to avoid. Apparently the Controller had tried to point these towers out to me and was concerned with me impacting them. I'm not sure how many times he tried to call me; but he finally relayed to another aircraft for me to make an immediate turn to 360 to avoid the towers. I did comply as I was still far enough away from the towers that the turn wasn't risky. However; I was already circumnavigating the towers to the opposite direction (south). I have looked at the flight history in Foreflight just in case I might have missed a tower in my attempt to circumnavigate; but I don't think I did.The Controller did a great job trying to communicate with me; including the relay. I was far enough away from the towers that the turn to 360 was not dangerous. However; it was very confusing. I don't believe any regulations were violated here in any way. I was still at least 5 miles from the towers at the closest approach. However; the poor reception during this event could have lead to a disaster.
Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.