[TxHam] Re: West Gulf Division Bulletin

[Jay Urish]

For those that didn't see this...

One other thing that has never been discussed. The effect on CB'ers. Yea 
I know.. Who cares.. But if they get wiped out, they will go looking for 
clean spectrum... I fear a rush on Norfolk.. I mean 10m :)


ARRL Web site wrote:
> BPL PRESENTATIONS AT HAM-COM 2006
> 
> As many of you know, on December 19th, 2005, TXU Energy and Current
> Technologies formed a partnership to install BPL (Broadband over Power
> lines)  within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.  This installation is
> estimated to provide BPL to over two million homes and 70% of the TXU 
> power grid in Dallas/Fort Worth.  According to the manufacturers, the
> technologies used in the rollout are designed to minimize the impacts
> to amateur radio.  Until the system is actually rolled out it is
> unclear what the full impacts to the HF and lower VHF spectrum will
> be..  There have been many questions and quite a bit of Uncertainty
> about this system  in the amateur community.  Many are very concerned
> about the effects it may have on amateur radio operation in and near
> the Metroplex..
> 
> On Saturday June 10th at the Hamcom hamfest in Plano, TX from 3 to 5pm,
> Michael Quinn, the project manager for the TXU Electric Delivery BPL
> project, and Jim Mollenkopf, Current Technologies' expert on notching
> and interference resolution, will present information on the DFW
> installation and take your questions.   In preparation for their
> discussion, I will be providing basic information on the system and its
> estimated effects to Amateur radio operations as well as other BPL
> information in the ARRL Division Forum from 1 pm to 3 pm.
> 
> All amateur operators within the DFW area and those that want to learn
> more about BPL and its affects on amateur radio are strongly urged to
> attend both of these discussions.  This will be your only chance to
> have your questions answered and voice your concerns before the rollout
> phase of  the project begins.   If you have any questions please feel
> free to contact me via email at kj5rm at arrl.net.
> 
> Thanks and 73
> Jory McIntosh
> KJ5RM
> ARRL Assistant Director
> West Gulf Division BPL Task Force
> 
> 
> DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS
> 
> As a footnote to Jory's comments, I must say that Current Technologies
> has been very cooperative with the amateur community when it comes to
> interference.  Their installation in Cincinnati had no complaints from
> the amateur radio community.  The fact that they are willing to address
> issues with us at Ham Com is a big plus.  Let's give them a warm Texas
> welcome.
> 
> See you at Ham-Com!
> 
> Coy, N5OK
> 
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Jay Urish W5GM
ARRL Life Member	Denton County ARRL VEC
TXFCA President		N5ERS VP/Trustee
Denton County ARES AEC

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