CB emergency net battle BPL

ACREM, the Australian Citizens Radio Emergency Monitors, have joined the fight against BPL.

Following reports that the Australian Communications Authority may be considering the removal of interference protection for some HF radio users,

ACREM New South Wales forwarded an official written protest to the ACA, the Minister for Communications, the Shadow Minister for Communications, and the leaders of both major political parties.

This was followed up with a further submission lodged by
e-mail outlining the Japanese report that showed interference from BPL as high as 300 MHz.

Although ACREM is primarily a CB emergency monitoring group, the interests of all radiocommunications users, including amateur operators, is also a concern especially given the potential safety-of-life issues of widespread interference to HF and VHF frequencies.

ACREM New South Wales will continue to play an active role in the BPL fight, alongside the WIA and other groups.
Information on submissions can be found on the internet at
www.acrem.org.au

Martin Howells, VK2UMJ

Source: Wireless Institute of Australia

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