rf_engineer
join:2003-08-04
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Adams calls the ham concerns "clearly a campaign to turn back the clock on broadband in the United States."
Yes, that's clearly what ham radio operators want to do, stop broadband. {/cynicism} Sigh. All of the hams I know actually have broadband or some kind of Internet access.
I've seen comments from the hams involved in the area. This appears to be a case of the service provider being unable to do anything more to reduce the interference with the BPL equipment they have chosen. Now that a technical solution isn't possible, they're seeking a media-based solution.
Here's a report that was sent to the FCC by several of the amateur radio operators:
»www.target-eng.com/bpl/manassas%···5-06.pdf |
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guitarzan
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join:2004-05-04
Skytop, PA
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| said by rf_engineer  :Adams calls the ham concerns "clearly a campaign to turn back the clock on broadband in the United States." OIC and the RI** wants customers to have DRM free downloadable music also.
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K4GVT
join:2006-01-24
Manassas, VA
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Am I surprised---no! Mr. Adams has tried to tell the FCC "we are going out of our way to look for BPL."
BPL interference is unavoidable, it's everywhere. One good thing about this "flawed technology" is it is highly susceptible to devastating ingress from all types licensed services. Yea, that's BPL reliability. Can you imagine trying to make an emergency call on VOIP, when puff down it does! The designers of these "flawed" BPL systems should be hung! |
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rf_engineer
join:2003-08-04
USA
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said by guitarzan :said by rf_engineer :Adams calls the ham concerns "clearly a campaign to turn back the clock on broadband in the United States." OIC and the RI** wants customers to have DRM free downloadable music also. I expect the next press release to accuse hams of wanting to deny children cute, furry kittens.  |
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N3OGH
Bear patrol must be working like a charm
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join:2003-11-11
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| said by rf_engineer :said by guitarzan :said by rf_engineer :Adams calls the ham concerns "clearly a campaign to turn back the clock on broadband in the United States." OIC and the RI** wants customers to have DRM free downloadable music also. I expect the next press release to accuse hams of wanting to deny children cute, furry kittens. Well, I am a ham, and let me tell you, we ARE out to deny children cute, furry kittens.
I only have my general class license, though, so right now I'm assigned to denying children STUFFED furry kittens. When I get my Extra, I move to LIVE kittens.
But then again, I'm all ready a Mason, so I get to deny children cute furry puppies, if you read certain things on the internet
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guitarzan
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Skytop, PA
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| said by N3OGH :said by rf_engineer :said by guitarzan :....Adams calls the ham concerns "clearly a campaign to turn back the clock on broadband in the United States." OIC and the RI** wants customers to have DRM free downloadable music also. I expect the next press release to accuse hams of wanting to deny children cute, furry kittens. Well, I am a ham, and let me tell you, we ARE out to deny children cute, furry kittens.
I only have my general class license, though, so right now I'm assigned to denying children STUFFED furry kittens. When I get my Extra, I move to LIVE kittens.
But then again, I'm all ready a Mason, so I get to deny children cute furry puppies, if you read certain things on the internet
/sarcasm off
LOL Since BPL must be compliant with FCC Part 15 rules. One could "burn in" a new hi speed reversable drill,blender or a new shop vac and take BPL off line at will.As for those cute furry kittens and puppies hmmm...
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ClearRadio
join:2006-01-25
Manassas, VA | reply to K4GVT
Go get 'em George!
ClearRadio in Manassas |
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