Re: [RFI] Response to news FCC okays BPL proposal

[Pete Smith <n4zr@contesting.com>]

At 04:12 PM 2/13/04 -0500, CliffHazen@aol.com wrote:
> I've heard comments inside the electrical power industry on BPL that there is
> expectation that many amateur radio operators will not complain because it is
> their only option for high speed low cost internet access and VOIP in rural
> areas with no cable or dsl options.  Many amateurs have already chosen to 
> live
> in those areas for low noise rx conditions and may be willing to sacrifice
> living with extra rf noise to keep peace in their internet family.

Whistling in the dark.


> Look how few amateur radio comments there were to the FCC on BPL, less than
> 1% of us.


Over 5000 people who took the trouble to enter comments?  I'd say that's 
really pretty remarkable.


> The power industry knew that there would be too much resistance if they tried
> to use the commercial broadcast FM or TV bands because of the potential of
> millions of interference complaints.


So they stepped on FEMA instead?


> A large number of amateur operators now restrict their operation is some way
> now to have peace in the house and with neighbors because of lowest cost
> design in home electronics; no rf shielding, inadequate filtering.

Look, why don't we wait, see what the NPRM says (not some half-page press 
release), take a little time to analyze it and *then* have this discussion.

73, Pete N4ZR
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