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Hams Complain about Powerline Broadband

Posted by michael on from the tinfoil-hats dept.

dwm writes "Think broadband over power lines (BPL) would be wonderful? There might be some collateral damage. The American Radio Relay League (your friendly neighborhood ham radio operators) have documented dramatic HF radio interference in areas where BPL is being tested (Check out the video of actual interference)."

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  1. Yes, post a "video" link in the story!!! by CoyoteGuy · · Score: 3, Funny


    That is one of the best ways to slashdot a site!! haha Very good technique grasshopper, but you are no match for my slashdot skill!!!

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  2. sounds like a fair trade to me! by larry+bagina · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm sure the hams wouldn't mind so much if they realized how much free porn they could get with powerline broadband.

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  3. Re:Ham radio users by NanoGator · · Score: 3, Funny

    "Is broadband pr0n a necessity ?"

    Well it did take the wind out of her "I'm withholding sex from you" threats. Come to think of it, it might have caused some of those too...

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  4. Re:Ham radio users by NanoGator · · Score: 4, Funny

    "The importance of ham radio becomes apparent during wartime and other emergency situations. Battery, antenna, and radio and you're "online". There are too many things (and people) that can happen to the average person's IP connectivity. "

    It's true. When the war started, that's how John Connor was able to make contact with the resistance fighters.

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  5. Re:BPL is a Technological Train Wreck by jrivar59 · · Score: 3, Funny
    consider that this will interfere with many other services including international ship distress frequencies, government (including military) allocations, shortwave broadcasts, and most likely aviation and public safety frequencies. Is your ability to get high speed pr0n more important than all this ?

    yes.