April 2008 - arrl-odv - reflector.arrl.org

RE: [arrl-odv:16704] Number of Licensees
by Cliff Ahrens 29 Apr '08

29 Apr '08

Hi Jim. Try the Advanced Callsign search on the ARRL web page. To get the advanced search dialog box, you can just click Go on the main page with the Call Sign Search box left blank. Then just enter the desired zip code. Also select whether you want to search for any licenses, or just individuals or clubs. It will retrieve a listing of all those meeting that search criteria. At the top of the search results, it will say Records 1 to 20 of xxx (where xxx is the total licensees in that zip code). Hope this helps. Cliff, K0CA From: K8JE [mailto:K8JE@arrl.org] Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 8:38 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:16704] Number of Licensees Help, please. I need to find the numbers of licensed amateurs in selected ZIP codes. I believe this can be done on-line, but dont remember where. Any help? Tnx, Jim Jim Weaver, K8JE, Director ARRL Great Lakes Division 5065 Bethany Rd. Mason, OH 45040 E-mail: k8je(a)arrl.org; Tel.: 513-459-0142 ARRL - The Reason Amateur Radio Is! Members - The Reason ARRL Is!

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[arrl-odv:16703] Court of Appeals Decision
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 28 Apr '08

28 Apr '08

I put together the attached PowerPoint somewhat hurriedly to use in a staff briefing this morning. I consider it to be a work in progress, but hope you will find it somewhat useful in recapping how we got to where we are. Coincidentally, the time line began exactly five years ago today! 73, Dave K1ZZ <<BPL Court of Appeals Decision.PPT>>

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[arrl-odv:16702] RE: [arrl-odv:16700] Fwd: USA - Broadband Market - Broadband over Power Line (BPL)
by Sumner, Dave, K1ZZ 28 Apr '08

28 Apr '08

Gee, a 24-page report written a year ago for only 40 Euros. A year ago I bet they wanted a lot more for it. This looks to be the "research" (I use the term loosely) report equivalent of publishers' "remaindering." Dave -----Original Message----- From: Rod Stafford W6ROD [mailto:w6rod@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 12:05 AM To: arrl-odv Subject: [arrl-odv:16700] Fwd: USA - Broadband Market - Broadband over Power Line (BPL) I assume everyone got a copy of this garbage. Rod W6ROD >X-Originating-IP: [76.96.30.39] >X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.0 c=1 a=YzQWPNIqvqgA:15 a=jHM7VssW4scA:10 > a=GcWXmZOMHt0A:10 a=hySB-OFV6BwA:10 a=fbeduSbYs2LKgFYMb2BVBg==:17 > a=Q0DUdd-yAAAA:8 a=bxTSkd4ZVSiv2P7HP7wA:9 a=cLUDaHRLVqjBLbNn2MwA:7 > a=90dVXVosiMtQdMcdiUC-1qrEuUoA:4 a=OOkT5kBIKZIA:10 a=t-L6jpjJaHIA:10 > a=k1kxjtFsFfMA:10 a=tcKu3kEE55kA:10 a=gi0PWCVxevcA:10 >Reply-To: "Rachel Thompson" <rachel.thompson(a)researchandmarkets.com> >From: "Rachel Thompson" <rachel.thompson(a)researchandmarkets.com> >To: <w6rod(a)arrl.org> >Subject: USA - Broadband Market - Broadband over Power Line (BPL) >Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:57:12 GMT >X-Mailer: RMSmtp >Z-Spam-Score: 0.0 (/) >Z-Spam-Report: No, hits=0.0 required=5.5 test=none autolearn=ham >version=3.1.8 > >I enclose details of our latest Broadband Power Line Report. > >Broadband over Powerline (BPL), or Powerline Communication (PLC), >potentially enables electric utilities to become triple play >communications providers with minimal infrastructure investment. > >With support from the US government and the FCC, ongoing resolution of >technology problems, the development of global standards, major >equipment suppliers entering the market, and over 100 trials around the >country some of which are becoming commercial, BPL is poised to become >a major new entrant to the US telecommunications market. > >In particular, BPL is likely to play a role in areas underserved by DSL >and cable. However, the case for BPL is being driven not only by the >increasing demand for triple play services, but also by energy >efficiency requirements. > >Global warming is placing increasing pressure on utilities to increase >energy efficiency, thereby driving development of 'smart meter' and >'smart grid' technology which would utilise BPL networks. > >Nevertheless, a number of technological hurdles face the BPL industry >and global standards need to be finalised before large scale >deployments will eventuate. > >For more information please click on: >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_b >roadband_over_power > > >Title Index: > >1. Synopsis > >2. Overview > >3. BPL opportunities >3.1 Broadband and triple play >3.2 Smart meters and smart grids > >4. BPL deployment issues and obstacles > >5. BPL technology > >6. BPL regulations > >7. BPL deployments and trials >7.1 Introduction >7.2 Commercial deployments >7.3 BPL trials >7.4 Forecasting BPL > >8. BPL industry participants >8.1 BPL standard setting bodies >8.1.1 HomePlug Powerline Alliance >8.1.2 United Power Line Council (UPLC) >8.1.3 IEEE Standards Association >8.2 Integrated BPL solutions >8.2.1 BPL Global >8.2.2 Current Communications >8.2.3 Gridline Communications >8.2.4 International Broadband Electric Communications Inc (IBEC) >8.2.5 Utility.net >8.3 BPL IC chip makers >8.3.1 DS2 >8.3.2 Intellon >8.4 BPL equipment suppliers >8.4.1 Amperion >8.4.2 Ambient Corporation >8.4.3 Corinex >8.4.4 Corridor Systems >8.4.5 Elcom's Coppertalk >8.4.6 Main.net Power Line Communications >8.4.7 PowerWAN Inc >8.5 Gridwise > >9. Related reports > >Exhibit 1 - BPL technology overview > >Pricing: > >Electronic (PDF) (Single User) : EUR 40 Electronic (PDF) (1 - 10 Users) >: EUR 80 Electronic (PDF) (1 - 20 Users) : EUR 119 Electronic (PDF) >(Site License) : EUR 159 > >Ordering - Three easy ways to place your order: > >1] Order online at >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_b >roadband_over_power > > >2] Order by fax: Print an Order form from >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_b >roadband_over_power >and Fax to +353 1 4100 980 > >3] Order by mail: Print an Order form from >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_b >roadband_over_power and post to Research and Markets Ltd. Guinness >Center, Taylors Lane, Dublin 8. Ireland. > > > >Thank you for your consideration. > >Best Regards, > >Rachel Thompson >Senior Manager >Research and Markets Ltd >rachel.thompson(a)researchandmarkets.com > >Subscribe: Click on http://www.researchandmarkets.com/register.asp >You can subscribe free for regular details on new research in your sector. > >Please note you are currently subscribed as w6rod(a)arrl.org > >If you no longer wish to receive our market research updates, please >reply to this message with Suppression Request as the subject line, or >use the link below > >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/u.asp?f=u&e=w6rod@arrl.org Rod Stafford W6ROD Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/rodstaffordphotography

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[arrl-odv:16700] Fwd: USA - Broadband Market - Broadband over Power Line (BPL)
by Rod Stafford W6ROD 28 Apr '08

28 Apr '08

I assume everyone got a copy of this garbage. Rod W6ROD >X-Originating-IP: [76.96.30.39] >X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.0 c=1 a=YzQWPNIqvqgA:15 a=jHM7VssW4scA:10 > a=GcWXmZOMHt0A:10 a=hySB-OFV6BwA:10 a=fbeduSbYs2LKgFYMb2BVBg==:17 > a=Q0DUdd-yAAAA:8 a=bxTSkd4ZVSiv2P7HP7wA:9 a=cLUDaHRLVqjBLbNn2MwA:7 > a=90dVXVosiMtQdMcdiUC-1qrEuUoA:4 a=OOkT5kBIKZIA:10 a=t-L6jpjJaHIA:10 > a=k1kxjtFsFfMA:10 a=tcKu3kEE55kA:10 a=gi0PWCVxevcA:10 >Reply-To: "Rachel Thompson" <rachel.thompson(a)researchandmarkets.com> >From: "Rachel Thompson" <rachel.thompson(a)researchandmarkets.com> >To: <w6rod(a)arrl.org> >Subject: USA - Broadband Market - Broadband over Power Line (BPL) >Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:57:12 GMT >X-Mailer: RMSmtp >Z-Spam-Score: 0.0 (/) >Z-Spam-Report: No, hits=0.0 required=5.5 test=none autolearn=ham version=3.1.8 > >I enclose details of our latest Broadband Power Line Report. > >Broadband over Powerline (BPL), or Powerline Communication (PLC), >potentially enables electric utilities to become triple play >communications providers with minimal infrastructure investment. > >With support from the US government and the FCC, ongoing resolution >of technology problems, the development of global standards, major >equipment suppliers entering the market, and over 100 trials around >the country some of which are becoming commercial, BPL is poised to >become a major new entrant to the US telecommunications market. > >In particular, BPL is likely to play a role in areas underserved by >DSL and cable. However, the case for BPL is being driven not only by >the increasing demand for triple play services, but also by energy >efficiency requirements. > >Global warming is placing increasing pressure on utilities to >increase energy efficiency, thereby driving development of 'smart >meter' and 'smart grid' technology which would utilise BPL networks. > >Nevertheless, a number of technological hurdles face the BPL >industry and global standards need to be finalised before large >scale deployments will eventuate. > >For more information please click on: >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_broad… > > >Title Index: > >1. Synopsis > >2. Overview > >3. BPL opportunities >3.1 Broadband and triple play >3.2 Smart meters and smart grids > >4. BPL deployment issues and obstacles > >5. BPL technology > >6. BPL regulations > >7. BPL deployments and trials >7.1 Introduction >7.2 Commercial deployments >7.3 BPL trials >7.4 Forecasting BPL > >8. BPL industry participants >8.1 BPL standard setting bodies >8.1.1 HomePlug Powerline Alliance >8.1.2 United Power Line Council (UPLC) >8.1.3 IEEE Standards Association >8.2 Integrated BPL solutions >8.2.1 BPL Global >8.2.2 Current Communications >8.2.3 Gridline Communications >8.2.4 International Broadband Electric Communications Inc (IBEC) >8.2.5 Utility.net >8.3 BPL IC chip makers >8.3.1 DS2 >8.3.2 Intellon >8.4 BPL equipment suppliers >8.4.1 Amperion >8.4.2 Ambient Corporation >8.4.3 Corinex >8.4.4 Corridor Systems >8.4.5 Elcom's Coppertalk >8.4.6 Main.net Power Line Communications >8.4.7 PowerWAN Inc >8.5 Gridwise > >9. Related reports > >Exhibit 1 - BPL technology overview > >Pricing: > >Electronic (PDF) (Single User) : EUR 40 >Electronic (PDF) (1 - 10 Users) : EUR 80 >Electronic (PDF) (1 - 20 Users) : EUR 119 >Electronic (PDF) (Site License) : EUR 159 > >Ordering - Three easy ways to place your order: > >1] Order online at >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_broad… > > >2] Order by fax: Print an Order form from >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_broad… >and Fax to +353 1 4100 980 > >3] Order by mail: Print an Order form from >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_broad… >and post to Research and Markets Ltd. Guinness Center, Taylors Lane, >Dublin 8. Ireland. > > > >Thank you for your consideration. > >Best Regards, > >Rachel Thompson >Senior Manager >Research and Markets Ltd >rachel.thompson(a)researchandmarkets.com > >Subscribe: Click on http://www.researchandmarkets.com/register.asp >You can subscribe free for regular details on new research in your sector. > >Please note you are currently subscribed as w6rod(a)arrl.org > >If you no longer wish to receive our market research updates, please >reply to this message with Suppression Request as the subject line, >or use the link below > >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/u.asp?f=u&e=w6rod@arrl.org Rod Stafford W6ROD Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/rodstaffordphotography

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RE: [arrl-odv:16700] Fwd: USA - Broadband Market - Broadband over Power Line (BPL)
by Brian Mileshosky 28 Apr '08

28 Apr '08

Haven't they heard that the new political term is "climate change" to conveniently encompass **both** heating and cooling trends? Even me and my big, comfy carbon footprint knows that. Incidentally, I'm attending IEEE's IMS (International Microwave Symposium, www.ims2008.org) conference in Atlanta this June where, amongst all of the microwave and milimeterwave presentations, there will be a BPL presentation (Investigation of Fields and Currents for Broadband over Power Line (BPL) Communications by A. Lau, D. R. Jackson, J. T. Williams, F. Mesa, J. Bernal of University of Houston, Houston, United States, and University of Seville, Seville, Spain)...not sure why it's relevant to a microwave engineering conference, or what earth-shattering info is going to be given, but I'll relay some of the details if anything interesting is shared. 73, Brian N5ZGT ARRL Director, Rocky Mountain Division > -----Original Message----- > From: Rod Stafford W6ROD [mailto:w6rod@comcast.net] > Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 10:05 PM > To: arrl-odv > Subject: [arrl-odv:16700] Fwd: USA - Broadband Market - Broadband over > Power Line (BPL) > > I assume everyone got a copy of this garbage. Rod W6ROD > > > >X-Originating-IP: [76.96.30.39] > >X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.0 c=1 a=YzQWPNIqvqgA:15 a=jHM7VssW4scA:10 > > a=GcWXmZOMHt0A:10 a=hySB-OFV6BwA:10 a=fbeduSbYs2LKgFYMb2BVBg==:17 > > a=Q0DUdd-yAAAA:8 a=bxTSkd4ZVSiv2P7HP7wA:9 a=cLUDaHRLVqjBLbNn2MwA:7 > > a=90dVXVosiMtQdMcdiUC-1qrEuUoA:4 a=OOkT5kBIKZIA:10 a=t-L6jpjJaHIA:10 > > a=k1kxjtFsFfMA:10 a=tcKu3kEE55kA:10 a=gi0PWCVxevcA:10 > >Reply-To: "Rachel Thompson" <rachel.thompson(a)researchandmarkets.com> > >From: "Rachel Thompson" <rachel.thompson(a)researchandmarkets.com> > >To: <w6rod(a)arrl.org> > >Subject: USA - Broadband Market - Broadband over Power Line (BPL) > >Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:57:12 GMT > >X-Mailer: RMSmtp > >Z-Spam-Score: 0.0 (/) > >Z-Spam-Report: No, hits=0.0 required=5.5 test=none autolearn=ham > version=3.1.8 > > > >I enclose details of our latest Broadband Power Line Report. > > > >Broadband over Powerline (BPL), or Powerline Communication (PLC), > >potentially enables electric utilities to become triple play > >communications providers with minimal infrastructure investment. > > > >With support from the US government and the FCC, ongoing resolution > >of technology problems, the development of global standards, major > >equipment suppliers entering the market, and over 100 trials around > >the country some of which are becoming commercial, BPL is poised to > >become a major new entrant to the US telecommunications market. > > > >In particular, BPL is likely to play a role in areas underserved by > >DSL and cable. However, the case for BPL is being driven not only by > >the increasing demand for triple play services, but also by energy > >efficiency requirements. > > > >Global warming is placing increasing pressure on utilities to > >increase energy efficiency, thereby driving development of 'smart > >meter' and 'smart grid' technology which would utilise BPL networks. > > > >Nevertheless, a number of technological hurdles face the BPL > >industry and global standards need to be finalised before large > >scale deployments will eventuate. > > > >For more information please click on: > >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_bro > adband_over_power > > > > > >Title Index: > > > >1. Synopsis > > > >2. Overview > > > >3. BPL opportunities > >3.1 Broadband and triple play > >3.2 Smart meters and smart grids > > > >4. BPL deployment issues and obstacles > > > >5. BPL technology > > > >6. BPL regulations > > > >7. BPL deployments and trials > >7.1 Introduction > >7.2 Commercial deployments > >7.3 BPL trials > >7.4 Forecasting BPL > > > >8. BPL industry participants > >8.1 BPL standard setting bodies > >8.1.1 HomePlug Powerline Alliance > >8.1.2 United Power Line Council (UPLC) > >8.1.3 IEEE Standards Association > >8.2 Integrated BPL solutions > >8.2.1 BPL Global > >8.2.2 Current Communications > >8.2.3 Gridline Communications > >8.2.4 International Broadband Electric Communications Inc (IBEC) > >8.2.5 Utility.net > >8.3 BPL IC chip makers > >8.3.1 DS2 > >8.3.2 Intellon > >8.4 BPL equipment suppliers > >8.4.1 Amperion > >8.4.2 Ambient Corporation > >8.4.3 Corinex > >8.4.4 Corridor Systems > >8.4.5 Elcom's Coppertalk > >8.4.6 Main.net Power Line Communications > >8.4.7 PowerWAN Inc > >8.5 Gridwise > > > >9. Related reports > > > >Exhibit 1 - BPL technology overview > > > >Pricing: > > > >Electronic (PDF) (Single User) : EUR 40 > >Electronic (PDF) (1 - 10 Users) : EUR 80 > >Electronic (PDF) (1 - 20 Users) : EUR 119 > >Electronic (PDF) (Site License) : EUR 159 > > > >Ordering - Three easy ways to place your order: > > > >1] Order online at > >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_bro > adband_over_power > > > > > >2] Order by fax: Print an Order form from > >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_bro > adband_over_power > >and Fax to +353 1 4100 980 > > > >3] Order by mail: Print an Order form from > >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/b0bcc7/usa_broadband_market_bro > adband_over_power > >and post to Research and Markets Ltd. Guinness Center, Taylors Lane, > >Dublin 8. Ireland. > > > > > > > >Thank you for your consideration. > > > >Best Regards, > > > >Rachel Thompson > >Senior Manager > >Research and Markets Ltd > >rachel.thompson(a)researchandmarkets.com > > > >Subscribe: Click on http://www.researchandmarkets.com/register.asp > >You can subscribe free for regular details on new research in your > sector. > > > >Please note you are currently subscribed as w6rod(a)arrl.org > > > >If you no longer wish to receive our market research updates, please > >reply to this message with Suppression Request as the subject line, > >or use the link below > > > >http://www.researchandmarkets.com/u.asp?f=u&e=w6rod@arrl.org > > > > Rod Stafford W6ROD > Photos: www.flickr.com/photos/rodstaffordphotography > >

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[arrl-odv:16699] Re: ARRL v. FCC and USA
by wd4q＠bellsouth.net 26 Apr '08

26 Apr '08

Congratulations! Gee, this is good news! My hat is off to all who put together an excellent argument before the courts. I was on the road going to a hamfest and I received the word from Karl as he and Amy were departing for another hamfest. I can hardly wait until the hamfest on tomorrow to announce the positive results. Congratulation to everyone!!!!!! 73, Henry - WD4Q -------------- Original message from w3kd(a)aol.com: -------------- There is plenty of time for analysis of this, but initial reactions from the Wilmerhale lawyers are positive. The 40 dB/decade issue is very important to the BPL companies. It is in fact the only reason, according to Dave's friend and my arch-nemesis (and a worthier opponent we don't have) Mitch Lazarus, that Current Technologies was even interested in this appeal. And the way I see it, the main issue that the Court was troubled with was the glaringly obvious coverup that the FCC was perpetrating by redacting the field studies that they say they relied on. Note Tatel's concurring opinion saying that the FCC has to release the entirety of the field studies since they relied on them -- "warts and all". Recall that the Court was given, after the case was over, the redacted documents "in camera" for the court, but not ARRL, to review. So the judges had the unredacted pages, and knew what was in them. I think what is in those redacted pages is some good stuff for us, bad stuff for BPL, and embarassing stuff for FCC. But we will see. The Court's upholding FCC on the mobile interference rule is unfortunate, and their analysis of the Section 301/Section 302 jurisdiction of the FCC in authorizing BPL was more than a bit bizarre, boding ill for the future of Part 15/Amateur Radio interactions, but those problems can be addressed another day. For now, the game is on! 73, Chris W3KD Plan your next roadtrip with MapQuest.com: America's #1 Mapping Site.

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[arrl-odv:16698] Re: RE: ARRL v. FCC and USA
by Karl Bullock 26 Apr '08

26 Apr '08

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[arrl-odv:16697] Re: - part B - the "Lost" Episode
by Karl Bullock 26 Apr '08

26 Apr '08

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[arrl-odv:16696] RE: [arrl-odv:16683] Court of Appeals decision
by Andy Oppel 25 Apr '08

25 Apr '08

Every episode of the series "Jericho" (now unfortunately canceled) started with a morse code message when the opening title displayed. It gave a clue about the mystery of the series (who set off the bombs). Unfortunately, at least in the first season, whoever created the audio effect didn't have the rhythm down and I found it very hard to copy. It got better in the later seasons. -- Andy Oppel, N6AJO At 02:42 PM 4/25/2008, Kay Craigie wrote: >Hats off to everybody who prepared and argued the case. Like >everyone else, I wish the court had ruled 100% in our favor with no >dissenting opinion, but I am very happy about the parts that went >our way. I am proud that our Board had the collective spine to spend >what it cost to seek justice for Amateur Radio. If it were true, as >League-bashers are wont to say, that "the ARRL is only in it for the >money," we would never have filed this suit. > >By the way -- totally unrelated subject -- one of the plot twists in >last night's episode of "Lost" hinged upon a Morse code message >received on the mysterious island. One of the castaways told his >comrades that the geeky bad guy's rendition of the message was a >lie. Indeed it was a lie. I heard the message the same way the castaway did. > >Who knew being able to copy code in my head would make a TV show more fun? > >73 - Kay N3KN > > > Andy Oppel andy(a)andyoppel.com andy_oppel(a)alamedanet.net

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RE: [arrl-odv:16683] Court of Appeals decision
by Kay Craigie 25 Apr '08

25 Apr '08

Hats off to everybody who prepared and argued the case. Like everyone else, I wish the court had ruled 100% in our favor with no dissenting opinion, but I am very happy about the parts that went our way. I am proud that our Board had the collective spine to spend what it cost to seek justice for Amateur Radio. If it were true, as League-bashers are wont to say, that "the ARRL is only in it for the money," we would never have filed this suit. By the way -- totally unrelated subject -- one of the plot twists in last night's episode of "Lost" hinged upon a Morse code message received on the mysterious island. One of the castaways told his comrades that the geeky bad guy's rendition of the message was a lie. Indeed it was a lie. I heard the message the same way the castaway did. Who knew being able to copy code in my head would make a TV show more fun? 73 - Kay N3KN

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