SARL to be actively involved in PLC interference testing

At the STANSA TC73 working group 6 meeting held in Pretoria last week, it was agreed that The South African Radio League will be working with other working group members to develop test methods to be used to determine the effects, if any, of PLC (also known as BPL) on the radio spectrum.

In the absence of international agreed standards which are not likely to come about until the 2007/2008 timeframe, the group considered this as the best interim arrangement.
A follow up meeting will be held in Cape Town next week to prepare the draft procedure.

The STANSA TC73 Working Group 6 is tasked with Electro-magnetic compatibility in telecommunication. The group will also prepare a memorandum to ICASA to propose regulation of trial and pilot studies. Currently several new trials are being proposed including one on a private estate in the Bellville area.

Radio Amateurs are requested to keep an eye out for PLC reports in local newspapers and fax cuttings to ZS6AKV at 012 991 5651.

Source: The South African Radio League

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