[ARRL-OK] Re:BPL Interference to Ham Radio

[Lloyd Colston]

On Sat,  5 Jul 2003 04:02:01 -0400 (EDT) arrl-ok-request@mailman.qth.net
writes:

> Here's what I sent, feel free to add your words to it and use what 
> you
> choose in your comments to the FCC

Thanks, Mark.

What I sent was:

"As a customer of both commercial cable and public utility companies 
using distribution systems, I am very aware of the interference
caused by their failure to maintain the integrity of their lines.
While, for the most part, they are quick to repair problems, problems
still arise.  It takes hours and sometimes days for the issues to
be resolved.

Because of the War on Terror, I don't feel Broadband Over Power Lines
is an option I would enjoy.  The risk to High Frequency radio
operation, an essential infrastructure during times of disaster, is 
great.  I have seen no evidence that would make me feel that 
commercial power operators can achieve 100% assurance that 
interference would NOT occur.

Therefore, I respectfully request the Commission NOT approve BPL.

Lloyd Colston, KC5FM
director, Mayes County (OK) Emergency Management"



Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
        Homeland Security begins at HOME.