Paul_Morphy wrote:

"JJ" wrote in message
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Mike Terry wrote:



The bottom line: If you are trying to listen to Radio Netherlands and
a Broadband Over Powerline installation covers the station up --
complain to the FCC. (KN4AQ, ARNewsline(tm))

(Richard Magdy, Swprograms)

Absolutely, let the complaints begin so the FCC will understand just how
bad BPL is going to affect the HF spectrum.


From May 2004 QST, page 77 (sidebar):

Earlier that day, Powell responded to a question about BPL interference that
amateurs had sent to the _Raleigh News & Oberver_. Powell told the newspaper
that the FCC would not let BPL interfere with ***critical services.*** "The
question is whether it does, and to what extent, and what limits can be
placed to make sure it doesn't,"Powell said. "We've been fully committed to
only allowing things within the range of what we're convinced won't create
***impermissible interference.***"

But Powell went on to say that if BPL can provide broadband access anywhere
there's a power outlet, ***"We're not going to be easily dissuaded from
doing something that has that much potential."

So, suck it up SWLs and hams, money talks and hobbies walk. Amateur radio
has become an enforcement Problem and the little public-service work done by
hams is obviously not appreciated by FCC, especially when there's so much
political clout behind BPL. As for SWLs, what do they have to offer in
comparison? If it comes down to a choice between millions of Internet users
or tens of thousands of hams, guess who's going to win? Shortwave listening
isn't even being considered. As far as this administration is concerned, you
can get all the news you need from Fox.

"PM"

Unfortunately a change in the presidency won't immediately get rid of
Powell. His term doesn't expire until 2007. I wouldn't be surprised if
he doesn't know about the ITU and it's interference regulations.


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