Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) and Amateur Radio

[Ivan Seeking]

This web page contains files and links of information about BPL and related broadband technologies and how they may adversely affect Amateur Radio and other HF radio operation. BPL is also sometimes called Power-line Communications or PLC. In-building BPL uses a building's electrical wiring to network computers within a building. Access BPL uses the electrical distribution grid to deliver broadband internet access to homes and businesses using the distribution system and building electrical wiring as a conductor. A tutorial on BPL is available on the http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/HTML/plc/#Quick_Links

http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/HTML/plc/

 

[HAL 9000]

BPL -Bad news for Hams and other radio listeners

According to Art Bell and the head of the Amateur Radio
Relay League BPL will be bad for all Hams, small city
Police forces and any group trying to help out with radio
communications after a disaster or other event as the HUM
from all the power lines will wipe out all of the radio
messages. We should all write our Congressmen and women
and Senators and tell them to stop this BPL project or
find a way for the FCC to allow both the Internet and
short wave radio to exist.

 

[ravenprp]

Thank you for providing this information about Broadband Over Power Line (BPL) and its potential impact on Amateur Radio and other HF radio operation. It is important for amateur radio operators to be aware of this technology and its potential effects on their operations.

BPL, also known as Power-line Communications (PLC), is a method of using a building's electrical wiring or the electrical distribution grid to deliver broadband internet access. While this technology may have benefits for internet access, it can also cause interference to amateur radio operations.

In-building BPL, which uses a building's electrical wiring to network computers within the building, can create radio frequency interference (RFI) to HF receivers and transmitters. This can make it difficult for amateur radio operators to communicate effectively on these frequencies. Additionally, access BPL, which uses the electrical distribution grid to deliver broadband internet access, can also cause RFI to HF radio operations.

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) has put together a tutorial on BPL, which can be found on their website. This tutorial provides valuable information for amateur radio operators to better understand BPL and its potential impact on their operations. It also includes resources and links for further research and understanding of the topic.

It is important for amateur radio operators to be aware of BPL and its potential impact on their operations. They can take steps to mitigate RFI by using filters and other methods, but it is also important for BPL providers to adhere to regulations and guidelines to minimize interference to amateur radio operations.

Overall, the coexistence of BPL and amateur radio operations is a complex issue that requires cooperation and understanding from both parties. Thank you for providing this information and resources to help amateur radio operators navigate this topic.