Before WARC-79 we tried to counter the power grid susceptibility argument by saying, gosh, if that's all a terrorist needs to do in order to bring down the power grid, we've done you a big favor by pointing out the problem and giving you a chance to fix it. They were not amused. And 25 years later, apparently they haven't fixed it. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Bellows, John ( Dir, Dakota) Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 5:27 PM To: arrl-odv Subject: [ARRL-ODV:8773] R & O re 135.7-137.8 kHz and BPL If the FCC and the Power Companies actually believe an Amateur Radio allocation at 135.7- 137.8 kHz could so disrupt PLC control communications as to pose a threat to the national power grid (pgs. 12 and 16 R&O) how could they even consider using the power grid for BPL at any frequency at or near Amateur, Land mobile or other similar existing allocations? It is also interesting to note in paragraph 14 of the R&O the FCC and utilities seem to acknowledge the obligation under part 15 not to interfere with licensed services. " 14. Many of the utilities indicate the new amateur allocation would give amateurs the right to demand that interference from a PLC system be resolved. Many also submit that they would be forced to retune or replace their PLC's to avoid causing interference to amateur operators." Duh!!! These are the same folks pushing for BPL. Since every deceased College Logic Professor is busy spinning in his/her grave at the logic of FCC, I am forced to quote the great philosopher, Bugs Bunny ---- "What a Maroon!" Jay, KØQB