[CW] FCC's Attitude toward BPL!

[W2AGN]

On 28 Sep 2003 at 10:21, Chipn1ir@aol.com wrote:

> 
> It is impossible to believe that issues will  not be found and addressed by 
> the FCC--and its sister (brother?) organization the NTIA, regarding BPL. Is 
> there any reason to doubt this? If so, what are these reasons?
> 
> In my opinion, letters such as that sent by the ARRL to Ms. Abernathy do not 
> represent the majority of radio amateurs (they couldn't; 155,000 hams is 
> hardly a US majority) and, in fact, express biases and extrapolations 
> unsubstantiated with supporting facts. The fact is that some interference potential exists, 
> and the fact is that it can be realistically mitigated.
> 
> It is also a fact that amateur radio does not exist so that a few thousand 
> people can typically communicate with single sideband on a specific band at a 
> specific time. It exists as a service with emergency communication ability and 
> technological encouragement. These days, I would say it does the former far 
> better than the latter.
> 
> Don't downplay the EC: the most valuable asset ham radio has today is the 2M 
> repeater system and the very large number of trained hams active there.
> 
> Get out of the way of the FCC and let it do its job.  In my opinion, they 
> know what they're doing. They have plenty of comments on BPL and , one should 
> assume, are addressing them proactively. If YOU BELIEVE THIS IS NOT SO, THEN 
> PLEASE PRESENT EVIDENCE to that effect.
> 



I have often wondered why the crooks and morally corrupt are re-elected again and 
again. I have wondered why the people put up with this.


Now I know....As long as there are mindless sheep who believe (We are the 
Governement, and we are your friend, ASK NO QUESTIONS," we will get just what 
we deserve!

And to suggest the NTIA is even marginally on our side....

I hear Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy are going to help stop BPL interference, too.

I guess it's OK to be a mindless follower, but please, get out of the way of those who 
CARE!

I won't even comment on the "2M Repeater system, trained Hams, etc." drivel. 
Anyone who has listened to most 2M repeaters knows what garbage this is. 

"FCC addressing comments proactively" RIGHT! With comments like we have seen 
from Mr.Powell and Ms. Abernathy I am confident they are objectively evaluating 
interference concerns.

Folks, this is an example of where Ham radio is going. This "Ham" will be happy with 
his Broadband Internet, 2M Repeater, and Echolink.
--
John L. Sielke W2AGN
http://www.w2agn.net