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Subj: Broadband over Power Line threat
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Broadband over Power Line threat
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The WIA has recently stated its position on BPL, also known as PLC or power
line communications.
WIA National President Michael Owen VK3KI says while access to broadband
capability is important to Australia, it must not cause interference to
legitimate users of high frequency radio spectrum.
The WIA is encouraged that the ACA is continuing to develop policies to
address the issues arising out of BPL PLC.
The WIA notes that BPL PLC does not provide sufficiently large bandwidth that
is obtainable from fibre optic cabling, and may have less attraction in the
market place in the long term. The WIA says limited trials which may be
conducted from time to time by promoters of BPL PLC are not a good indication
of what can be expected with a large scale roll out of the technology.
WIA National Director, Phil Wait VK2DKN is now heading a WIA team that will
develop further responses and strategies to counter the threat to amateur
radio of BPL PLC in Australia.
The WIA is not the only group with an interest in HF communications that is
taking a stand against the technology. A number of other HF users share the
WIA's concerns and see it as a threat to their use of that part of the
spectrum.
WIA Victoria - www.wiavic.org.au
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