[DX] ARRL BPL Video

[Chipn1ir@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/7/03 10:13:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
bernie@dailydx.com writes:


> Chip
> I was in Austin this past weekend and heard Jim Haynie, W5JBP, talking
> about BPL.  I got to tell you this is some scary stuff.  One interesting
> question he asked us was how many people live less than 90 feet from
> overhead lines.  A staggering 70-80% of the audience raised their hands.
> I don't remember if Jim mentioned how far this "pollution" radiated.
> Jim did say when you do write to your congressman, senator or the FCC to
> call it what it is ---"spectrum pollution"!  This will get the attention
> of the authorities.  Guys we need to face the fact that the ARRL is the
> only group fighting this battle for Amateur Radio.  I've been a league
> member for well over 20 years.  I don't agree with everything they do
> but I still support them with my membership.  Oh and they send me QST as
> a bonus!
> 

Hi Bernie--

Nice to hear from you.

I am puzzled why my comments are interpreted as an ARRL issue. Its not. Its 
an issue of hams presenting facts in support of protection of spectrum.

What, exactly, should we tell our congressman?  When one of the aids 
investigates, exactly what data should they be given?

Driving --under-- and in the BPL near-field of power lines is not a good 
indication of the alleged RFI to hams caused by BPL.  Did anyone US hams  at 
Austin raise their hand when asked if they suffer from BPL RFI? Were they asked?

You see my point.

Best 73,
Chip N1IR


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