Re: Threat to the radio spectrum from PLA/PLT devices and Smart Meters

[Andy Powell <ukha@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

More than happy to hear your side of the 'debate'

Andy

On 10 Dec 2009, at 20:41, Neil Fuller wrote:

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> Tracey Gardner wrote:
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>> The following is precised from Radcom, The Radio Society of Great
>> Britain's magazine.
>> It follows on from my recent comments on Smart Meters and PLA/PLT
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>> Tracey
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>> The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) recently announced that
>> they are seeking legal opinion with regards to Ofcom's
interpretation
>> of the various acts and directives that cover PLA/PLT and the
threat
>> that they pose. They have been prompted to do this by reports and
>> complaints from members and non-members of interference to amateur
>> radio operation from PLA devices and their own investigations have
>> shown that this interference almost makes operating on the lower
>> amateur bands impossible. They are also conscious that other
>> 'wireless' devices are coming along that could also affect the
bands,
>> including Smart metering and Smart grid. By 2020 all homes in the
UK
>> will be fitted with Smart meters that will monitor energy usage.
>> Radio amateurs need to ensure that they are given a level playing
>> field to protect the spectrum that they enjoy. First and foremost
>> the RSGB is a representative body and it is in this role that they
>> raise
>> this legal challenge on behalf of the UK amateur radio community
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