Mixed Conclusions About Powerline Networking vs. Ham Radio

Barence writes "Since writing about the success he's had with powerline networking, a number of readers emailed PC Pro's Paul Ockendon to castigate him for recommending these products, such as HomePlug. They were all amateur radio enthusiasts, claiming the products affect their hobby in much the same way that urban lighting affects amateur astronomers, but rather than causing light pollution they claim powerline networking causes radio pollution in the HF band (otherwise known as shortwave). Paul's follow-up feature, 'Does powerline networking nuke radio hams?' documents his investigation into these claims, which found evidence to support both sides of an intriguing debate."

Comments

Think that through just a little

[Rix]

If those "dedicated volunteers" have to fire up generators to use their quaint little toys, the powerline networks aren't going to be running.

Re:It isn't just a hobby

[harlows_monkeys]

You didn't think this through. If all the lines are out, then there won't be HF interference, so the radios will work.