Government abuse

[AK4P]

My view: BPL represents government fraud, waste, and abuse at the highest levels of government. It is a fraud, because it is being passed off as "innovative new technology", when in reality it is a misuse of technology. It is waste, because it will destroy a useful and strategic natural resource, the HF electromagnetic spectrum, by rendering it useless. And it is abuse, because the FCC has stated that if BPL induced interference is over the limits imposed in Part 15 of the Commission's rules, that they'll simply re-write Part 15. Now, if that's not a good example government corruption, I can't think of a better one. Write your congressman! # http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

Write my congressman ? Sounds like asking the chickens to write to the fox !

[k4kyv]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (MattBeer @ Aug. 13 2003,01:34)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">It is a fraud, because it is being passed off as &quot;innovative new technology&quot;, when in reality it is a misuse of technology. It is waste, because it will destroy a useful and strategic natural resource, the HF electromagnetic spectrum, by rendering it useless. And it is abuse, because the FCC has stated that if BPL induced interference is over the limits imposed in Part 15 of the Commission's rules, that they'll simply re-write Part 15.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Can't you read? #I think it is pretty self-explanatory.

Don K4KYV

[K3UD]

A bit off topic, but somewhat relevent.

From the AMA website
Power Line Service (BPL)
(Added 8/08/03)

The Federal Communications Commission has launched an inquiry into the provision of broadband services over power lines. This service would provide users with the ability to connect to broadband services (such as the Internet) by simply plugging a BPL device into an electrical outlet.

While AMA realizes the potential for such a system we are concerned that there may be an interference issue for users of radio control systems. BPL would utilize frequencies in the 1.8 MHz to 80 MHz range. AMA is currently studying this issue to determine the affect this could have on our membership, and will be filing a reply comment with the FCC shortly. Depending on the outcome of this study further action by the AMA membership may be requested.

For more information Contact AMA Technical Director: Steve Kaluf at 765-287-1256 ext 230 or skaluf@modelaircraft.org.

73
George
K3UD

[K6UEY]

George, you did not specify,is that AMA, The American Medical Association?
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[kf4lne]

Suggested frequency range for BPL: 26.000MHz-27.995MHz http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif