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

Sat, 5 Jul 2003 14:36:28 -0500 (CDT)

Well Said Lloyd!

73 Mark Conklin N7XYO

> 
> On Sat,  5 Jul 2003 04:02:01 -0400 (EDT)
> [email protected] 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.
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