Conan Ford wrote:

I see that the FCC has approved modified part 15 rules to allow BPL
deployment. If I understand correctly, without the modified rules the BPL
providers are emitting more interference than permitted. I see no
dissenting opinion from anyone in the FCC board, and only a cursory mention
to "licensed radio services" and "amateur radio." The only protection
action to be taken is notching in case of complaints from users of amateur
radio and "licensed radio." Aeronautical communications are mentioned as
needing protection (no BPL on those frequencies entirely). If BPL is so
interference-free as the proponents would lead people to believe, why the
need to notch the aeronautical bands? Obviously interference will be both
very high and long distance. Is this the end of shortwave around the
world? I have no doubt that being in southern Canada, this will make
hearing shortwave broadcasts more difficult. In BPL deployed areas in the
USA, I wouldn't be surprised if it is impossible.

The test will come when someone files a law suit against a BPL provider,
siting interference to some area of the HF spectrum. Until then it's
hard to say what the future of BPL will be. Hopefully the BPL industry
will be discouraged by the constant threat of litigation.


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"starman" wrote in message
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The test will come when someone files a law suit against a BPL provider,
siting interference to some area of the HF spectrum. Until then it's
hard to say what the future of BPL will be.

I see at least *some* hope where this is concerned. At least a couple of
power companies shut down their BPL field trials before their scheduled
end-dates. Check out these articles:

http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/08/06/2/?nc=1

http://www2.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/06/28/2/

I only hope that most power companies considering implementing this
technology will come to see the BPL profit to loss ratios as being far
skewed towards the latter rather than the former.

Jackie

"Buzzygirl" wrote in message
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| "starman" wrote in message
| ...
|
| The test will come when someone files a law suit against a BPL provider,
| siting interference to some area of the HF spectrum. Until then it's
| hard to say what the future of BPL will be.
|
| I see at least *some* hope where this is concerned. At least a couple of
| power companies shut down their BPL field trials before their scheduled
| end-dates. Check out these articles:
|
| http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/08/06/2/?nc=1
|
| http://www2.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/06/28/2/
|
| I only hope that most power companies considering implementing this
| technology will come to see the BPL profit to loss ratios as being far
| skewed towards the latter rather than the former.
|
| Jackie

Regarding amateur radio operators of General Class up through Extra:
The FCC states that hams are required to use the minimum power
necessary to establish and maintain HF communications. It is my belief
that, in areas where BPL is used, we will need to use the maximum of
1,500 watts. BPL causes interference - this we already know - but BPL
can be shut down by amateur operators who will, inevitably, need to use
a higher power. (insert evil grin here)

73,

--
Steve Lawrence
KAØPMD
Burnsville, Minnesota

"If a man wants his dreams to come true then he must wake up."
- Anonymous


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"Stephen M.H. Lawrence" wrote in message but BPL
can be shut down by amateur operators who will, inevitably, need to use
a higher power. (insert evil grin here)

Lets all become obsolete old farts and run long winded, high power,
weiner roasting, AM!!! Let the Calling All Powerlines "CAP" contests
begin! My henry console is jumping around squeaking and beeping like
R2D2 just itching to join the fight against the dark side. MK

"Mark Keith" wrote in message
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| "Stephen M.H. Lawrence" wrote in message but BPL
| can be shut down by amateur operators who will, inevitably, need to use
| a higher power. (insert evil grin here)
|
| Lets all become obsolete old farts and run long winded, high power,
| weiner roasting, AM!!! Let the Calling All Powerlines "CAP" contests
| begin! My henry console is jumping around squeaking and beeping like
| R2D2 just itching to join the fight against the dark side. MK

Perfect! Wiiiiideband AM, maybe 10 KHz wide, for that sweet,
high - fidelity sound.

Of course, we should all get one transmitter for every band...

This idea makes the upcoming Hamfest Minnesota seem even
more promising!

73,

--
Steve Lawrence
KAØPMD
Burnsville, Minnesota

"If a man wants his dreams to come true then he must wake up."
- Anonymous


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In article , starman wrote:

The test will come when someone files a law suit against a BPL provider,
siting interference to some area of the HF spectrum. Until then it's
hard to say what the future of BPL will be. Hopefully the BPL industry
will be discouraged by the constant threat of litigation.

Or, it may be necessary to sue FCC to enforce its own regulations.

--

jhhaynes at earthlink dot net

Jim Haynes wrote:

In article , starman wrote:

The test will come when someone files a law suit against a BPL provider,
siting interference to some area of the HF spectrum. Until then it's
hard to say what the future of BPL will be. Hopefully the BPL industry
will be discouraged by the constant threat of litigation.

Or, it may be necessary to sue FCC to enforce its own regulations.

That would be a class action suit I would support.


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