FCC Approves BPL Despite Interference Concerns

goosman writes "The ARRL is reporting that the FCC has approved revised Part 15 (unlicensed services) rules to specifically regulate the deployment of broadband over power line (BPL) technology. The Commission adopted a Report and Order in ET Docket 04-37 when it met in open session today. At the same time, three members of the Commission, including Chairman Michael K. Powell, specifically mentioned the concerns of Amateur Radio operators at the open meeting and expressed either assurances or hope that the new BPL rules will adequately address interference to licensed services."

Comments

There goes the spectrum

[Anonymous Coward]

Amateur Radio... drowning out....

Here is what you do for BPL

[Anonymous Coward]

Produce a poster showing the typical BPL box and tell the people in the inner city that this is a secret government listening device that will record every word you are saying for miles around. Tell them to shoot it.