[EIDXA] Fw: Fists Digest, Vol 5, Issue 5

[Jan Clute]

This WAS extremely easy (I cribbed much of mine, but the intent was clear
and it will add to the numbers).
73 Jan N0AAA

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>    1. BPL comments (Justin Grenier)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2004 14:43:10 -0700
> From: "Justin Grenier" <justin_grenier at yahoo.co.uk>
> Subject: [Fists] BPL comments
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> If you value radio, this may be the last and only chance to have your
> voice heard to stop BPL from destroying your hobby. The FCC has extended
> the comment period for BPL.
>
> It is VERY simple to file a FCC comment. Click the link below and enter
>
>        03-104
>
> in box #1 (proceeding number) and fill in the blanks. The simplest way
> to comment is to type your comment into the box on the bottom of the
> form. Sample comment below.
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> http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi
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> If you see fit, please post this to as many portent groups as possible
> because numbers count!
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> More info at http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/02/12/5/?nc=1
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> If you can't think of any thing to type or wish to make this as painless
> as possible, you can cut-n-paste the comment I typed below.
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> In Writing, I wish to persuade the FCC from allowing BPL to be
> implemented. The destruction or at the least, deterioration of the
> shortwave bands is not only a violation of ITU laws that protect
> international broadcasters from interference and jamming, it will be
> destroying many people's life hobby. Amateur radio will be reduced to
> users with high-power amplifiers and large antennas. Emergency
> communications will be hindered to levels directly responsible for the
> loss of life.
>
> There are many technologies that make BPL unnecessary. BPL will never be
> able to carry the high bandwidth demands for mass distribution of video
> much less the up-and-coming HDTV.
>
> Thank You!
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