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The only "fool" is one that can't see the forest for the trees. The gist
of the article, is matters that are of inherent concern to hammie radio,
are widely agreed upon, unlike the few who hammies in rec.radio.cb who
like to lay their life's problems at the feet of cbers who may dx.

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Not that I favor any BPL technology but it will be interesting to see
how the ever present letter of the law frequency police that troll
this group react to new rules concerning amateur radio and BPL. I
wonder if they will adhere to the letter of the law when it concerns
them?

What it will do is shut down both ham radio and cb.
Power lines (unlike CATV) are usually unshielded
and BPL will cover the ham and cb bands with solid
10 dB over s9 white noise once it gets going. The FCC wants
this BPL so bad because it will enable "Internet Ready"
appliances like Microwave Ovens, and Refrigerators.
The FCC wants everyone to click a few keys on their
cell phone and be able to tyrn on their microwave oven
or crock pot while their still on the way home on the
Interstate like George Jetson of the cartoon series of the
same name. It will also generate huge revenue for the telephone
and power line carriers who will no doubt be able to
charge big bucks for this service like the cable TV providers
do right now. Bottom line: It's all about MONEY. Always was.
Always will be. Case closed.