[SEDXC] Fwd: BPL and GA

[Paul Pescitelli]

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From: ARRL Web site <memberlist at www.arrl.org>
Date: Dec 17, 2005 6:01 PM
Subject: BPL and GA
To: dx.k4uj at gmail.com

Hello, again,

OK, the mid-monthly summary was fairly short, but that didn't
necessarily mean ya'll wouldn't be hearing from me AGAIN! Just received
some additional information from the ARRL's Ed Hare, W1RFI, on BPL
testing here in Georgia, and I wanted to share that information with
ya'll asap.

It is NO LONGER just a rumor. BPL is coming to Georgia. Check out these
websites, regarding activity in these areas:

http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/ex2.html#GA_Clarksville
http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/ex2.html#GA_Douglasville
http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/ex2.html#GA_Young_Harris

Ed says that "Clarksville and Douglasville will use Mitsubishi systems.
Young Harris will use Main.net. Both manufacturers have a strong
interference potential and have been involved in numerous interference
cases."

So we are looking for hams who live in these areas who would be willing
to serve as a "BPL team" to monitor these systems. General guidance
information as to what is needed at this early stage can be found at:

http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/Guidance_For_Field_Trials.html
http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/complaints.html

Unfortunately, it looks like Georgia is going to be the next center of
attention as far as the battle with BPL, and I'm counting on some of
you to step forward to serve as our technical soldiers. Ed Hare would
be willing to talk with volunteers about what they should expect in the
days to come.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings.

Until next time, this is AF4FO, signing clear. Take care of yourselves.
And each other. 73, Susan

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73 - Paul    K4UJ / FS, KP2, KP4, PJ6, PJ7,VP2E, ZF2UJ