[NLRS] Last 100' of BPL?

[Baker, Donn B]

Yes.
"BPL" by definition, I guess uses the AC distribution system, and not a wireless link.  As far as the noise goes, its a lot more than just your "neighbor."  It covers a fairly large area when ever a BPL system is installed, wether or not you or your immediate neighbors have the service.

Barry, VE4MA, may have some words of wisdom, as should Mel, KC0P.  Mel's "living with" a trial going on in Rochester.  

Mel ?  Is the noise issue over-blown... or is it a disaster ?

Personally, I think BPL will NOT end up being a viable thing economically.  Technically, it does work, if you don't care about the noise issue.  It will NEVER provide "cheap, high speed access" to areas "currently not served" (i.e., non-urban areas).  Wireless systems most likely will eat its lunch from an economic standpoint due to the high costs of the infrastructure.  Wireless isn't cheap, but it should be cheaper than BPL.  At least that's my guess.

73 Donn
WA2VOI/0

> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:nlrs-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Mike
> Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 1:40 PM
> To: nlrs
> Subject: [NLRS] Last 100' of BPL?
> 
> 
> I have a question.  I keep seeing references in BPL articals 
> about how 
> "now the internet will be avaliable from every electrical 
> outlet".  The 
> BPL I am aware of uses 2.4 GHz as the last link to the customer.  Are 
> there systems that actually send it down the 240vac signal to houses? 
> And does this mean that if your neighbor has this and you are on the 
> same transformer that noise will get into your house too???
> 
> Thanks
> Mike
> KB0ozn
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