[TowerTalk] Re: BPL

[nj9k]

And just maybe we will wind up being labeled as the "NUISANCE" and all the rules in
the world are  not going to save amateur radio. Follow the "money"!!!

Jim Lux wrote:

>  From the FCC press release (the R&O isn't online yet... search for
> FCC-04-245 tomorrow)
>
> The press release says:
>
> Sets forth rules imposing new technical requirements on BPL devices, such
> as the capability to avoid using any specific frequency and to remotely
> adjust or shut down any unit;
>  >>> might be interesting to know the resolution with which this must be
> done, and what performance level they expect (skirt steepness, for instance).
>
> Establishes "excluded frequency bands" within which BPL must avoid
> operating entirely to protect aeronautical and aircraft receivers
> communications; and establishes "exclusion zones" in locations close to
> sensitive operations, such as coast guard or radio astronomy stations,
> within which BPL must avoid operating on certain frequencies;
>
>  >>> Looks like they paid attention to ARINC..
>
> Establishes consultation requirements with public safety agencies, federal
> government sensitive stations, and aeronautical stations.
>
>  >>> Don't see amateurs here... responding to NTIAs original filing, and
> the FEMA, etc. concerns.
>
> Establishes a publicly available Access BPL notification database to
> facilitate an organized approach to identification and resolution of
> harmful interference.
>
>  >>> Be interesting to see how this actually plays out.  The devil is in
> the details with this kind of thing.  Is it at the "Company XYZ has
> installed Access BPL in Los Angeles County" or is it "P/N xyz S/N abc
> installed at Lat/Lon".  There may be a lot of finagling on implementation
> here (Homeland security concerns, proprietary rights concerns, update
> frequency for the database, etc.)
>
> Changes the equipment authorization for Access BPL systems from
> verification to certification; and
>
>  >>> this is quite significant... and not good.. verification means they
> have to test for compliance. certification means they can just sign a piece
> of paper saying, in effect, "designed to meet"
>
> Improves measurement procedures for all equipment that use RF energy to
> communicate over power lines.
>  >> who knows.. could be good bad or indifferent.
>
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