[NLRS] BPL

[tom ring]

On 23 Nov 2004 at 9:20, Larry Larson wrote:

> To All
> I write 50 plus letters a year to our congressional delegation including issues such as BPL.  I will quote part of a letter I just 
> got from Senator Dayton (D.Mn) concerning his view on BPL.
> " I am committed to ensuring that broadband internet access is available throughout the U.S.  As with rural postal service and 
> telephone service of the past, I believe that the federal government should develop policies to secure fair and equitable access to 
> high-speed internet services for all Americans."
> The only comment I'll make on this is I totally disagree with his view of  the role of federal government.
> Has any of the BPL tests actually been conducted in a rural area?
> Are the power companies really going to install the equipment needed for BPL in areas where only two or three potential customers 
> exist per a square mile?
> Larry N0SUO
> 

I spoke to Senator Dayton at Burnsville VW last week; his son was looking at a 
car, and I was there for the free food at the grand opening.  He said  that he 
had never heard of BPL as BPL or Broadband over PowerLine.  He took out a 
notebook, wrote some notes, and promised to look into it, and my concerns about 
it.  We''l see, I guess.  He is kind of a crusader.  What other senator has 
asked that the head of the UN resign?  :)

tom
K0TAR


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