Absolute Power Corrupts
In this article (ARRL Tells FCC to "Reconsider, Rescind and Restudy" BPL Order), the ARRL makes the same case against the thoroughly corrupt Michael Powell that I did in entries below.
In the filing, which included several technical exhibits to bolster its major points, the ARRL further argued that Powell--a self-described "cheerleader" for the technology--should have recused himself from voting on the R&O. The chairman, the ARRL says, violated the FCC's own ex parte rules by attending a BPL provider's demonstration October 12, after the FCC had released its agenda for the October 14 meeting. Powell "tainted this proceeding" by taking part in the demonstration, and that alone is sufficient to have the Commission vacate and reconsider its action.
Mostly, the FCC wishes that amateur radio would just go away so they could get their hands on all that spectrum for their buddies without any uproar. Ain't happening, guys.
Here's a key passage:
The FCC's statements and action in the proceeding suggest the agency doesn't believe Amateur Radio is very important and does not deserve protection from interference to the same extent other licensed services do, according to the ARRL.
Finally figured it out, didn't you?
Posted by WA5ICA at
09:09 PM