Support still needed for House Resolution 230
The ongoing BPL battles in Manassas, Virginia, and Briarcliff Manor, New York, underscore the need for better FCC rules to protect radiocommunication systems from BPL interference. House Resolution 230 (H Res 230), introduced by Rep Mike Ross, WD5DVR, of Arkansas, calls on the FCC to "conduct a full and complete analysis" of radio interference from BPL, particularly with regard to public safety radio systems. H Res 230 recently received a boost when the March issue of NPSTC Spectrum, the newsletter of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council, carried an article, "Ham Radio and Public Safety Ask for FCC Reevaluation of Broadband over Power Lines." The article notes "significantly high levels of potential interference in the VHF low band 30 to 50 MHz range" in several test locations. "Members of Congress need to hear constituents' concerns about BPL interference while they are in their home districts this week and next," observed ARRL Chief Executive Officer David Sumner, K1ZZ. "Rep Ross has been joined by six co-sponsors, but more support is needed to move this legislation along." A sample letter is available for ARRL members to use as a starting point. ARRL members logging onto the Members-Only portion of the ARRL Web site will see contact information for their Member of Congress. Alternatively, visit http://www.house.gov/. When writing, please send a copy of your letter to ARRL's Government Relations firm: Chwat & Company Inc, ATTN: Eric Heis, KI4NFC, 625 Slaters Ln--Suite 103 Alexandria, VA 22314; Fax 703-684-7594.
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