[OKDXA] Fw: [Dx-qsl] Stop BPL NOW !!! Important call to action for ALL hams/SWL's

[BOB K5SIT]

Hi ya guys,

Most of you may have already seen this, if so just hit the delete key.
I filled out the form. Maybe it will help. My electric co-op uses a signal
on the
powerline from the meter for my billing and I can receive that freq.
(5.987).

Bob k5sit 73

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Haney" <w3sj@ptd.net>
To: "DX-QSL Reflector" <dx-qsl@mailman.qth.net>; "EPARA (Reflector)"
<epara@mailman.qth.net>; "icom reflector" <icom@mailman.qth.net>; "njham
reflector" <njham@mailman.qth.net>; "nyham reflector"
<nyham@mailman.qth.net>; "paham" <paham@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 9:32 AM
Subject: [Dx-qsl] Stop BPL NOW !!! Important call to action for ALL
hams/SWL's


> As the moderator for a dozen lists, I fully appreciate the need to stay on
> topic. The threat of BPL, however, is such a grave danger to our hobby
that
> we must all be aware of its consequences and act NOW !
>
> http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi
>
> Enter: 03-104 in the line that says proceeding.
> Fill in the necessary information. At the very bottom cut and paste this
> text.
> Over 4900 coments as of October 4th, 2003---WE NEED TO DO THIS! ALL
> OPERATORS
> SHOULD ENTER THEIR COMMENTS AND PASS THIS ONTO YOUR E MAL
REFLECTORS/LISTS!
> Lets get it over 100,000 comments quickly!
>
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> I am against the use of exposed or open line BPL. BPL poses a serious
> problem
> for any user of the HF Spectrum. This would include Amateur Radio
Operators,
> Short Wave Listeners, Military and Transportation services. BPL drowns out
> many AM broadcast stations on the 550 Khz. to 1700 Khz. frequencies. The
> broadcasters will complain that they are not able to reach the current
> market with
> their advertising and programming.
>
> For example, in Emmaus, PA, where BPL has been already been placed into
> service. Many listeners in Emmaus cannot hear KYW AM 1030 kcs. in
> Philadelphia,
> running 50,000 watts power. BPL also renders the HF spectrum useless to
> Amateur
> Radio Operators within 100 meters of the exposed BPL lines.
>
> Currently Cable Services deliver similar services via "Closed Circuit"
> cables
> and fiber optics. Leakage of the Cable Services into the HF spectrum are
> severely dealt with by the FCC. Leakage if BPL into the HF spectrum will
not
> even
> be a violation as open wire cannot suppress leaking of RF. If BPL is
> permitted, it should be only on shielded and filtered lines, similar to
> those required
> by the cable TV industry. RF signals are not supposed to escape from or
> intrude into the cable TV lines. Radio signals can coexist with cable
> signals even
> on the same frequencies. Havoc occurs when signals leak into and out of
the
> cables. Are the BPL users going to establich replacements for the current
> amateur
> radio emergency communications stations?
>
> Currently, we hams frequently contend with noisy electric power lines,
> hardware, and transformers which interfere with our reception. The FCC
> requires the
> electric utilities to repair and clean up those lines. Our local electric
> utilities, Met Ed and PPL, are very cooperative, compliant, and helpful.
> Please do
> not allow any change by allowing "open wire BPL." During emergencies, how
> will we communicate?
>
> Even if BPL is turned off during emergencies, what hams will be left to
> communicate? They will have quit in disgust, sold their equipment, and
> dismantled
> their stations. The FCC must protect the non commercial communications
> interests that invade the HF spectrum. To damage the HF infrastructure of
> over 1
> million licensed amateur radio operators, is to remove the backbone of
> emergency
> communications.
>
> There are better ways to accomplish the same goal that the power industry
is
> seeking. Lets build covered bridges around the problem, not clear the
> village
> of all the infrastructure.
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