Keithb
join:2003-09-16
US
| reply to manshack_one
Re: BPL competition
I don't forsee the BPL ever being shut down, or stopped, including from the HAM operators. I don't understand why someone who does something as a hobby wants to stop something that could benefits the entire world. I honestly see no point in HAM, and would not miss it if it left personally.
If BPL comes down to realistic pricing, we will be one of the BPL ISP's. We own all infrastructure, and currently use Power Line Carrier to inject 12.5khz on the 60hz on existing lines that a local HAM claims we are interfering with which was BS in his statements. We are very familiar with pushing data over power-lines and is much more feasible for us, rather than WISP if the costs were not so high.
Flame away!!..  |
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lutful
Premium
join:2005-06-16
Ottawa, ON
 ·TekSavvy Solutions..
| It seems hams are given good adviced by ARRL in the "what-to-do" link. 
...Contact your electric utility and establish a good line of communication. If you can, determine location and dates of the trials or BPL installation
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If the system isn’t in place yet, make measurements of pre-system noise ... You are establishing a baseline so that you can document any change in noise levels.
Work with your power company as appropriate. The intent is to determine if they are using amateur spectrum in any way and to demonstrate to them any interference that occurs... |
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wispman
join:2004-12-21
USA
| reply to Keithb
said by Keithb  :I don't forsee the BPL ever being shut down, or stopped, including from the HAM operators. Flame away!!.. They have already stopped and shut down many projects.....
BUT.....I heard that there are a few newer trials going on with certain gear that have gotten the ARRL "stamp of approval". BPL is coming. |
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lutful
Premium
join:2005-06-16
Ottawa, ON | I heard new BPL systems will use many carriers in the KHz range (like OFDM) rather than using carriers in common HAM bands. |
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