ARLA/CLUSTER: Revisão do regulamento sobre BPL nos E.U.A.

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

FCC BPL changes set for December

Radio World reports that the FCC’s latest order to revise rules for
access broadband over power line (BPL) systems is set to become
effective December 21.

The commission’s second BPL Report and Order has been published in the
Federal Register. However, Petitions for Reconsideration concerning
BPL are also due Dec. 21.

The ham radio association ARRL may ask for a reconsideration. In its
newsletter, the ARRL indicates that’s likely.

“While BPL has failed in the marketplace as a medium for delivering
broadband connectivity to consumers, the technology is perceived to
have some ‘smart grid’ applications,” states ARRL.

“Now is the time to fix the rules, principally by mandatory notching,
so that any new entrants will be competing on a level playing field
with the existing BPL firms that have recognized the need for notching
of the amateur bands.”

As RW has reported, the FCC had proposed a measurement standard
modification for determining whether a BPL system is in compliance
with the maximum allowable levels of radiated emissions. The ARRL
argued there should be mandatory notching of the amateur bands to a
level 35 dB below the general emission limit to reduce the likelihood
of harmful interference to amateur stations.

Read the full Radio World article at:
http://www.radioworld.com/article/fcc-bpl-changes-set-for-december-/24889