Mt Beauty BPL trial update

The substantial interference resulting from a trial of Broadband over Power Lines in Mt Beauty in north-east Victoria continues to be experienced by at least two radio operators.

In addition to Ian Paul VK3FIOP now VK3LJJ, a CB radio operator is plagued with the interference. He too has so far been unable to get the BPL operator SP Ausnet to solve the problem.

The CBer wants to become a radio amateur and shares Ian VK3LJJ's disappointment at the loss of HF radio communications.

The evidence is stacking up against this BPL trial. The latest is an observation report by a former ACMA BPL Project Team Manager, Peter Young, who reports interference on five amateur bands, 27MHz CB band and the adjacent Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) band.

He found that the BPL emissions, in addition to amateur radio and CB radio, create a potential for severe interference to medical alert alarm devices, some remote control devices such as door openers, cordless telephones and radio controlled model aircraft.

Meantime, Ian VK3LJJ is continuing to deal with SP Ausnet and the ACMA, with help from the WIA and Amateur Radio Victoria. He also, through this newscast, sends a sincere 'thank you' to those who have let him know they support him.

To send a note of support, Ian can be contacted on email
vk3ljj@amateurradio.com.au

I'm Jim Linton VK3PC

WIA's Phil Waite VK2DKN is in Mt. Beauty taking readings, and gathering further material as the WIA works towards as successful outcome. Next week Phil will join us with the latest from this now "noisy" aussie beauty spot.

Source: Wireless Institute of Australia

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