[RFI] ARRL Board of Directors resolution related to FCC enforcement of radio-interference issues (Hare, Ed W1RFI)

[Hare, Ed W1RFI]

Yes, and of all the people and groups that are wise about these RFI matters, ARRL has been the only group that is consistently active year after year.  Broadcasters  and radio astronomers are notably absent on the industry committes working on RFI standards.

73, Ed Hare, W1RFI
ARRL Laboratory Manager
225 Main St.
Newington, CT 06111
Tel: (860) 594-0318
Fax: (860) 594-0259
Email: W1RFI at arrl.org
Member: IEEE Connecticut Section
Member: IEEE EMC Society, Board of Directors
Member: IEEE EMC Society Standards Development and Education Committee
Member: University of Hartford Industry Advisory Committee
Primary representative:  ANSI ASC C63 EMC Committee, Vice Chair Subcommittee 5 (Immunity)
Member: QRP Amateur Radio Club International, Board of Directors



-----Original Message-----
From: RFI [mailto:rfi-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Chris L. Parker
Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 12:30 AM
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Subject: Re: [RFI] ARRL Board of Directors resolution related to FCC enforcement of radio-interference issues (Hare, Ed W1RFI)

Roger (K8RI) makes some germane and spot on points in his post.

Back in 2011, a leaked letter ostensibly from the UK's GCHQ (similar to our National Security Agency, the intelligence collection and eavesdropping agency) complained about a higher overall noise floor hampering their mission. Whether this letter was legitimate, or merely a canary trap, we will never know. But, if true, it paints a dim picture of the future for our beloved spectrum unless action is taken now.

You know, it's funny, but I see our leaders fretting over all the other types of pollution in our world, but since RFI is invisible, no one is the wiser except us hams, the spooks, the military, and of course the radio astronomers.

My hat goes off to Mr. Hare, Mr.Gruber, and the whole staff at ARRL for their valiant efforts to "preserve the noise floor."

73,
Chris
AF6PX


A letter from GCHQ suggests power line networking interferes with spooks, or does it just affect radio amateurs?

A broadband technology that is being used in British homes is hampering the ability of the UK’s top secret listening station, GCHQ, to do its job.

The information came to light in a letter written by GCHQ’s spectrum manager back in March, but according to various media reports the letter has been officially renounced by the organisation because of inaccuracies and is not apparently an official document.

However the letter (PDF file) is available on the site of pressure group Ban PLT and features GCHQ logos and letterheads.
Power Line Interference

“GCHQ wishes to express its concern over the manufacture, importation and sales of equipment used in support of the above technologies (i.e. power line technology and associated home networking devices,” reads the letter.

Read more at http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/workspace/gchq-letter-points-to-powerline-interference-29501#jY2KZLgZfzcitaec.99
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