[Re: [CW] Power Line Communications]

Tue, 03 Jun 2003 15:11:48 -0400

The proceeding number is 03-104. Hams who have access to the Internet can=

file their comments on-line at
http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi. =

The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 23, 2003 at 68 FR=

28182 (2003). According to the notice, the deadline for filing comments i=
s
August 6. However, an article by K1ZZ on arrl.org states that the filing
deadline will be 45 days after publication in the Fed. Reg.

In my opinion, a good example of a brief, reasoned comment filed in this
matter is that of Howard Saxion, filed on May 28. I'm not suggesting that=
 you
copy it, but you might want to review it before filing your comments. Go =
to
http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/comsrch_v2.cgi and then use the "find"=

function of your browser using "Saxion" as the search term to find it. =

Perhaps ARRL has sample language for a filing on its web site. =

Typically, commercial entities and trade associations wait until the end =
of a
filing period to submit comments. =

The FCC seems to be VERY pro-business these days, but a lot of comments
concerning interference to the Amateur spectrum may help carry the day fo=
r us.
631 comments have been filed in this proceeding. =

73,
Brad N3BF

"W8OKN" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Right on.  This is the real world.  W8OKN
> =

> ----- Original Message ----- =

> From: "Rodenbarger, John A." <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, June 02, 2003 3:08 PM
> Subject: RE: [CW] Power Line Communications
> =

> =

> >
> >
> > Not wanting to start any kind of political range-war, but given the
> > Commission's actions today regarding Media Ownership, it's obvious to=
 me
> > that Ham Radio doesn't have the financial guns to fight PLC in this
> country,
> > "Fund for the Defense of Amateur Radio" notwithstanding.
> >
> > If Big Business wants to communicate over powerlines, or try to sell
> > broadband digital access over the same routes, they'll stuff money in=
 the
> > re-election chests of whoever can deliver that result.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > John WB9OFG
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