BPL Database and Interference Information: U.S.

 

This page contains a database of information about BPL systems and the BPL interference many of them cause across the United States. The BPL database lists hyperlinks to most of the radio frequency interference reports caused by BPL systems.  It also has information about the general location of the systems, a description of its operation and contact and web-page information for all of the major participants in the operation and testing of the system.  It is primarily used by Amateur Radio operators to organize their work investigating BPL systems and any interference they cause.  The United Telecom Council is maintaining the minimal database of BPL systems that is required by the FCC’s BPL rules.  This database is available at http://www.bpldatabase.org/.

 

In general, people that are interested in learning more about the operation of these systems should use the contact information in these database entries   If there is no BPL team for a particular system, contact the appropriate ARRL Section Manager for more information about BPL in your ARRL Section.  

 

ARRL maintains a comprehensive page on BPL that has links to articles, studies, papers and other news about BPL. See http://www.arrl.org/bpl.

 

The United Power Line Council has also published a map of BPL installations.

     2006 map of BPL installations

     2007 map of BPL installations

 

The information on this page has been compiled by ARRL from a variety of sources, including reports received by amateurs in BPL areas its own staff work or from articles or public presentations about BPL  It is believed by ARRL to be accurate, although it can only be as accurate as the reports and articles used to compile it. Its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.  If anyone has corrections or additional information, please provide that to Ed Hare, W1RFI@arrl.org, ARRL Laboratory Manager.

 

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List of BPL Trials by city and state:

 

AL  AR  AZ  CA  CO  CT  FL  GA  HI  IA  ID  IL  IN  LA  MA  MD  MI  MN  MO  NC  NE  NY  OH  PA  SC  SD  TN  TX VA  WA  Worldwide

 

See also the detailed city-by-city information that is after this table of  hyperlinks to bookmarks within this web page.

 

City

Status

noTES

Note: See summary table below for description of status codes.

Note:  Some systems have multiple vendors in trial, so they are listed twice.

 

 

 

 

 

AL, Andalusia

AVR

Listed in the database as active, with all reported interference to Amateur Radio resolved.

AL, Cullman

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

Al, Hoover (Birmingham area)

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

AR, Little Rock area

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

AZ, Cottonwood

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down.

AZ, Surprise

P

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

AZ, Tucson

CN

Information indicates that this system considered BPL, but it has not been implemented.

CA, Lompoc

CX

This system considered BPL, but chose not to implement it.

CA, Menlo Park

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down.

CA, Rosemead

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

CA, San Diego - Ambient system

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

CA, San Diego - Corinex system

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

CA, San Diego - Current Technologies system

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

CA, San Diego - Mitsubishi system

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

CA, San Diego - Motorola system

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

CA, Santa Rosa

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

CT, Shelton, New Haven

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down..

FL, Graceville (Jackson County)

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down.

FL, Jacksonville

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

FL, Miami – Amperion

SP

This system was in operation but shut down.  Noise levels strong enough to be harmful interference to Amateur Radio were observed, but the system was shut down before this could be fully documented and reported.

FL, Miami – Main.net

SP

This system was in operation but shut down.  Noise levels strong enough to be harmful interference to Amateur Radio were observed, but the system was shut down before this could be fully documented and reported.

GA, Clarkesville

AVI

Listed in the database as active, with unresolved complaints of harmful interference.

GA, Douglasville

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

GA, Jefferson

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

GA, Young Harris

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

HI, Honolulu – McCully (also Pearl City)

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

IA, Cedar Rapids

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

ID, Boise - Ambient system

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

ID, Boise - Amperion system

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

ID, Boise - Mitsubishi system

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

ID, Coeur d'Alene

CX

This system considered BPL, but chose not to implement it.

IL, Princeton

AVR

Listed in the database as active, with all reported interference to Amateur Radio resolved

IN, Lebanon

AVI

Listed in the database as active, with unresolved complaints of harmful interference.

IN, Liberty

PD

This system is not active at this time and does appear in the database, so will be implemented relatively soon.

IN, Martinsville

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

LA, Baton Rouge

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

MA, Agawam/Feeding Hills

AVR

Listed in the database as active, with all reported interference to Amateur Radio resolved

MA, Concord

PD

This system is not active at this time and does appear in the database, so will be implemented relatively soon.

MA, Springfield

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

MD, Gaithersburg

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

MD, Hagerstown

CX

This system considered BPL, but chose not to implement it.

MD, Hugesville (St Mary’s County)

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

MD, Potomac

AVR

Listed in the database as active, with all reported interference to Amateur Radio resolved

MI, Berrien CassKalamazoo Lenawee Monroe St. Joseph and Van Buren Counties

P

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

MI, Lansing

 

P

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

MI, Petoskey

CN

Information indicates that this system considered BPL, but it has not been implemented.

MI, St Johns

P

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

MI, Vicksburg

PD

This system is not active at this time and does appear in the database, so will be implemented relatively soon.

MN, Rochester - Current system

H

RPU still interested in BPL, but is considering multiple vendors.  Their BPL project is essentially on hold.

MN, Rochester - Main.net system

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

MO, Cape Girardeau

AVI

Listed in the database as active, with unresolved complaints of harmful interference.

MO, Lee’s Summit

AVI

Listed in the database as active, with unresolved complaints of harmful interference.

NC, Charlotte - Ambient system

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

NC, Charlotte - Current system

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

NC, Charlotte - Main.net system

SP

 

This system was in operation but shut down.  Noise levels strong enough to be harmful interference to Amateur Radio were observed, but the system was shut down before this could be fully documented and reported.

NC, Charlotte - Mitsubishi system

SP

 

This system was in operation but shut down.  Noise levels strong enough to be harmful interference to Amateur Radio were observed, but the system was shut down before this could be fully documented and reported.

NC, Durham

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

NC, Everetts

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

NC, Raleigh - Amperion system

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

NC, Wake County and vicinity

CX

This system considered BPL, but chose not to implement it.

NC, Williamston

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

NE, Omaha

H

Information provided by the electric utility company indicates that the system is not on line at this time, but they expect to activate it again in the future.

NY, Briarcliff Manor

AII

Not listed in the database, as required by FCC rule Sec. 15.615, as of 12/28/2005, but known to be in operation, with unresolved complaints of harmful interference.

NY, Churchville

CN

Information indicates that this system considered BPL, but it has not been implemented.

NY, Commack (LIPA)

P

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

NY, Freeport

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

NY, Jamestown

CN

Information indicates that this system considered BPL, but it has not been implemented.

 

 

 

NY, Manhattan Steam Tunnel

U

Unknown as to whether this system qualifies to be entered into the database. Believed to be in operation.

NY, Manhattan Princeton House

U

Unknown as to whether this system qualifies to be entered into the database. Believed to be in operation.

NY. Monsey/Spring Valley

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

NY, Nyack

SD

This system was listed in the UPLC database, but its entry has been removed. It is presumed to have been shut down.

NY, Oneida

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

NY, Penn Yan

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

NY, Sherrill

NAV

Listed in the database as active, but ARRL or local amateurs have determined that the system is not in actual operation as of the date listed in the entry.

NY, Skaneatles

CX

This system considered BPL, but chose not to implement it.

NY, Solvay

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

NY, Spring Valley

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

NY, Syracuse

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

OH, Akron area - Amperion

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

OH, Akron area - Mitsubishi

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

OH, Bowling Green

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

OH, Brimfield

P

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

OH, Cincinnati area

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

OH, Clyde

PD

This system is not active at this time and does appear in the database, so will be implemented relatively soon.

OH, Findlay

CN

Information indicates that this system considered BPL, but it has not been implemented.

OH, Kent

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

OH, NRECA (Northwest Rural Electric Cooperative Association)

P

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

PA, Allentown area

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

PA, Bethlehem

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

PA, Catawissa

CN

Information indicates that this system considered BPL, but it has not been implemented.

PA, Chambersburg

CX

This system considered BPL, but chose not to implement it.

PA, Emmaus

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

PA, NRECA (Northwest Rural Electric Cooperative Association)

P

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

PA, Pittsburgh/Monroeville

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

PA, Warrendale

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

SC, Gaffney

P

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

TN, Fayetteville (Lincoln County)

S

Listed as shut down, but one or two BPL modems may remain. This system does not appear in the database

TN, Winchester

CX

This system considered BPL, but chose not to implement it.

TX, Austin

PD

This system is not active at this time and does appear in the database, so will be implemented relatively soon.

TX, Blanco

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

TX, Burnet

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down.

TX, Dallas area - TXU/Current

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

TX, Dallas/Glen Heights

CN

Information indicates that this system considered BPL, but it has not been implemented.

TX, Flatonia

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

TX, Houston - Amperion system

AVR

Listed in the database as active, with all reported interference to Amateur Radio resolved

TX, Houston - Corinex system

AVR

Listed in the database as active, with all reported interference to Amateur Radio resolved

TX, Houston - Kaicom system

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

TX, Houston - Mitsubishi system

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

TX, Irving - Amperion system

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

TX, Weimar

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

VA, Amherst - Corinex area

     Also Lovingston, Arrington

AVI

Listed in the database as active, with unresolved complaints of harmful interference.

VA, Amherst - Kaicom area

AV

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

VA, Manassas

AVI

Listed in the database as active, with unresolved complaints of harmful interference.

VA, Radford

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

VA, Roanoke

S

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

VA, Salem

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

VA, Sterling

A

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

WA, Kennewick (Benton)

P

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

WA, Peshastin

AVP

Listed in the database as active.  BPL noise at strong levels has been observed in the Amateur bands, but this has not yet been reported as harmful interference.

WA, Spokane

CX

This system considered BPL, but chose not to implement it.

WA, Wenatchee Heights

SI

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

WI, Washington Island

P

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

 

The United Power Line Council has also published a map of BPL installations.  Its published map from last year showed significantly more BPL systems than are on its present map.

 

A report by NARUC shows additional BPL trials.

 


 

Summary Data:

 

Status of Systems:

Status code

# of systems

Description of status

A

21

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done. Some are newly entered into the database and are probably not yet on line.

AV

14

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

AI

0

Not listed in the database, as required by FCC rule Sec. 15.615, as of 12/28/2005, but known to be in operation.

AII

1

Not listed in the database, as required by FCC rule Sec. 15.615, as of 12/28/2005, but known to be in operation, with unresolved complaints of harmful interference.

AVI

6

Listed in the database as active, with unresolved complaints of harmful interference.

AVP

1

Listed in the database as active.  BPL noise at strong levels has been observed in the Amateur bands, but this has not yet been reported as harmful interference.

AVR

6

Listed in the database as active, with all reported interference to Amateur Radio resolved

TOTAL

49

Total number of active BPL systems. This includes systems that are in the BPL database, but not verified to be in actual operation at this time.
Note: Some BPL systems have multiple vendors, so they have multiple entries in this count. 

 

 

 

NAV

1

Listed in the database as active, but ARRL or local amateurs have determined that the system is not in actual operation as of the date listed in the in the entry.

TOTAL

1

Total number of BPL systems in the database, but known to be inactive

 

 

 

P

14

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under possible consideration.

PD

3

This system is not active at this time and does appear in the database, so system is pending and will be implemented relatively soon.

TOTAL

17

Total number of pending BPL systems

 

 

 

S

13

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

SD

2

This system was listed in the UPLC database, but its entry has been removed. It is presumed to have been shut down.

SI

16

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down

SR

0

This system was in operation, but shut down or utility has announced it was doing so. It had complaints of interference that were resolved before the system was shut down.

SP

4

This system was in operation but shut down.  Noise levels strong enough to be harmful interference to Amateur Radio were observed, but the system was shut down before this could be fully documented and reported.

SU

0

This system has not been shut down completely, but the utility has discontinued access BPL portions of the trial and is maintaining a small trial only to look at utility applications

TOTAL

37

Total number of BPL systems known to have been active, but shut down.
Note: Some BPL systems have multiple vendors, so they have multiple entries in this count.

 

 

 

CN

18

Information indicates that this system considered BPL, but it has not been implemented.

CX

16

This system considered BPL, but chose not to implement it.

H

2

On hold.  Plans to deploy BPL in this system have been put on hold.

TOTAL

36

Total of systems that are known to have considered BPL but not implemented it. Others may exist.

1.  Note: Complaints are listed that have been made to the involved BPL operator or to the FCC. In some cases, reports filed only with the BPL operator are not listed publicly with a URL at the request of the local amateurs involved.

2. Note: It is likely that some of these systems have moved toward deployment. Others may have decided not to pursue BPL.  The information on this page is the best available at this time.

 

 

City by City

 

 

City: AL, Andalusia - 36420, 36421

System status: (AVR)

Listed in the database as active, with all reported problems with interference resolved.

Note: Problem was resolved when the BPL system was removed from the immediate neighborhood of the complainant.

Date of last entry in this database: 4/17/2007

Date of last inquiry: 4/15/2007

Date of last status report: 4/15/2007

Location(s): 

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=36420

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=36421

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=36420

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=36421

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation: 2-30 MHz

Date operation started:  7/7/2006

BPL team name: 

BPL team contact: John Brown, ke4hie@alaweb.com

Local club:

Electric utility: Covington Electric Cooperative; www.cov-elect.com

Electric utility contact:  

BPL manufacturer: Kaicom

Operator/ISP/partner: IBEC; AlaWeb

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

     http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/indvidual/KE4HIE-2-7-2007.html

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.ibec.net/news/bpltoday_3mbps_bpl.asp

Other URLs:

     https://crn.cooperative.com/News/newsitems/200502ECT1.htm

Notes:

 

 

City: AL, Cullman - 35055

System status: (AV)

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in     operation.

Date of last entry in this database: 2/22/2007

Date of last inquiry: 2/7/2007

Date of last status report: 12/18/2005

Location(s):  Convent Road (map), from Cullman Electric’s Eva Road substion to the Parkman Place townhomes. 

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=35055

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=35055

Number of homes/users passed: 78-100

Number of actual users: 6

Frequencies of operation: 4.3-20.9 MHz

Date operation started: 5/21/2003

Description of system: 

This system is a small marketing technical trial being operated by the Cullman Electric Cooperative.  The BPL integrator  is IBEC. The BPL manufacturer is Kaicom.

BPL team name:  None

BPL team contact: Unofficial BPL interest locally. Joe Walker, aj4w@bellsouth.net

Local club: None working on BPL

Electric utility: Cullman Electrical Cooperative

Electric utility contact: Grady Smith, gradys@culmanec.com Mike McWaters, mikem@cullmanec.com

BPL manufacturer: Kaicom

Operator/ISP/partner:  IBEC

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset: DS2, generation 2

Interference reports: None

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

     Richard Bartholomew, KK4AI, bartr@peoplepc.com, has done some testing in the area. He reports that the IBEC system could not be heard on any amateur bands, although he tested only 80, 40, 20 and 15 meters.  The HomePlug system would operate on 60 meters, so it is likely that there would be interference there.

Video recordings of interference:

     http://www.ibec.net/cameras/index.asp - This is an on-line BPL video camera in Cullman and other locations

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.gigaom.com/2005/03/07/bpl-not-viable-in-rural-areas/

     http://www.newhousenews.com/archive/wylie022505.html

       http://www.ibec.net/tech/Excerpt%20from%2010%20Electric%20Utility%20Technologies%20to%20Watch.pdf

     http://www.ibec.net/news/BPL%20Article%20in%20TVPPA%20Magazine.pdf

Other URLs:

     https://crn.cooperative.com/News/newsitems/200502ECT1.htm

Notes: Trial started Fall 2002

 

 

City: AL, Hoover (Birmingham area) - 35216 ff

System status: (S)

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

Date of last entry in this database: Final

Date of last status report: Final

Location(s):  Bluff Park area

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

   http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=35216    http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=35226

   http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=35244

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=35216      http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=35226

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=35244

Number of homes/users passed: 1000

Number of actual users: 115

Frequencies of operation:

Date operation started:

Description of system:

BPL team name: 

BPL team contact: Charles Spanos, N4DKE (205) 612-6852 mobile, n4dke@arrl.net

Local club:

Electric utility: Alabama Power (Southern)

Electric utility contact: Leif Ericsson, LERICSON@SOUTHERNCO.COM, 678-443-4125

BPL Manufacturer: Amperion and Main.net, http://www.powerline-plc.com

BPL Manufacturer contact: Steve Greene, steve@amperion.com Joe Marsilii, jmarselii@powerline-plc.com

Operator/ISP/partner:

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset: 

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

   A new way to plug into the Internet

   http://et.ittoolbox.com/news/dispnews.asp?i=125241&t=6

   http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/58651

   http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/stories/0210bizpower.html

Other URLs: http://www.southern-telecom.com/pr12102003.asp

Notes: Utility concentrating on internal applications. Started August 2002.  Information on involved companies not clear.

 

 

City: AR, Little Rock - 72206

System status: (AV)

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

Note: The BPL database lists a 1/7/2007 start date.

Note: See also LA,  Baton Rouge

Date of last entry in this database: 10/19/2007

Date of last inquiry: 2/7/2007

Date of last status report: 

Location(s): a two circuit loop in the industrial East LR/Port of LR area, overhead and underground, and a very short run in West LR along a commercial area of Markham Street

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=72206

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=72206

Number of homes/users passed: 

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation:

Date operation started:

Description of system:

BPL team name: 

BPL team contact: David Norris, K5UZ, David.Norris@arkansashighways.com

Local club:

Electric utility: Entergy

Electric utility contact:

BPL Manufacturer: Corinex, Ambient

BPL Manufacturer contact:

Note:  Although the BPL database lists Corinex as the BPL equipment being used, Ambient is operating a experimental system in this area under its nationwide FCC Experimental license.  See http://www.ambientcorp.com/061205%20BPL%20Today.pdf.

Operator/ISP/partner: PowerGrid

Modulation type/chipset:  DS2 OFDM G2

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aID=97296.65190.109438

Other URLs:

   Pending AR legislation: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2007/public/HB1589.pdf

Notes:

     Corinex equipment no longer in service at this location. Ambient is operating under an FCC Experimental license.

     In September 2007, Ed Hare did a site visit to the Ambient system.  It was found to be operating within the FCC emissions limits and the notching was adequate to avoid interference problems.

 

 

 

City: AZ, Cottonwood - 86326

System status: (SI)

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down.

Date of last entry in this database: Final

Date of last status report: Final - 3/21/2006

Location(s): 

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=86326

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=86326

Number of homes/users passed: 50

Number of actual users: 10

Frequencies of operation: 2-30 MHz

Date operation started: 11/16/2005

Description of system:  Generation 1 DS2-based OFDM

BPL team name: Verde Valley Amateur Radio Association BPL Team

BPL team contact: Bob Shipton, K8EQS, xytek@commspeed.net

Local club: Verde Valley Amateur Radio Association

Electric utility:  APS

Electric utility contact: Terry Burns, Terrence.Burns@aps.com

BPL manufacturer: Mitsubishi, http://www.meppi.com

BPL Manufacturer contact:

Operator/ISP/partner: 

     Electric Broadband, http://www.electricbroadband.com/

     Mountain Telecommunications, Inc., http://www.mtntel.com/, 1430 West Broadway, Tempe, AZ 85282

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

     Mike Hazel, mhazel@mtntel.com Don Schilling, 602-989-1869, dschilling@electricip.net

Modulation type/chipset: OFDM/DS2, http://www.ds2.es

Interference reports: 

     FCC Correspondence about interference:

          http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/FCC/FCC_Cottonwood1.pdf

          http://www.vvara.org/fcc_letter_eb.pdf

     ARRL

          http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/08/17/2/?nc=1

           http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/08/17/2/Cottonwood-W1RFI-tests.pdf

           http://www.vvara.org/arrl_replyto_eb.pdf

           http://www.vvara.org/ARRL%20response%20to%20VVARA%20measurements.doc

           http://www.vvara.org/ARRL_Letter_Response_110304.pdf

           http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/10/21/1/

           http://www.vvara.org/arrl%20oct_11_04.pdf

      VVARA

          http://www.vvara.org/broad02_bpl.html

          http://www.vvara.org/bpl_ku7w_report.html (July 31, 2004)

          http://www.vvara.org/vvara_fcc_eb.pdf

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/VVARA-10-2-2004.pdf

          http://www.vvara.org/eb%20inteference%20notching_vvara%20summary.pdf

          http://www.vvara.org/VVARA_response.doc

          http://www.vvara.org/VVARA%20concerns%20as%20of%20November%2027%202004.doc

          http://www.vvara.org/ltr2fcc1305.doc

          http://www.vvara.org/ARRL%20response%20to%20VVARA%20measurements.doc

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/VVARA-1-10-2005.html

          http://www.vvara.org/MTI%20Letter_Decmber_20.doc

     Ernie Cummings

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/K6XF-9-21-2004.html

     Mike Kinney

          http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/retrieve.cgi?native_or_pdf=pdf&id_document=6516214256

          http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/retrieve.cgi?native_or_pdf=pdf&id_document=6516214253

          http://www.vvara.org/bpl_ku7w_report.html

     Bop Shipton

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/k8eqc-10-21-2004.pdf

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/k8eqc/1-3-2005.pdf

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/k8eqc-2-10-2005.pdf

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/

Technical tests: 

     http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/FCC/Cottonwood_Technical_Tests1.pdf

     http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/FCC/Cottonwood_Technical_Tests2.pdf

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area:  

“Mike Kinney, KU7W: As a member of the Verde Valley Amateur Radio Association and a member of the committee studying the interference issues with this technology I have some very grave concerns about this situation. Our testing in the vicinity of these test sites shows radio interference in the 2-30 megahertz range of a magnitude that makes Amateur Radio communications useless in the event of emergency situations such as disasters, terrorist attacks, etc.”

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

     This is an MP3 audio recording of BPL HF interference by N7VF

     This WAV audio recording was heard on 28.425 MHz with a signal of S-9 plus 
     This WAV audio recording was heard on 28.599 MHz 

Pictures of BPL equipment:  http://www.vvara.org/bpl_cottonwood_s.jpg

FCC comments/reply comments:  <to be added>

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.vvara.org/shipton1.wma

Amateur articles about this system:

     http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/audio/index.html/aan0331c.m3u

     http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2005/01/07/8/?nc=1

     http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/12/10/5/
     http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2004/12/10/5/?nc=1

Other URLs:

   Experimental license grant for WD2XMB: https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/els/forms/blobs/74244.0.25395236614.pdf_stripped.pdf

     http://www.vvara.org/Electric%20Broadband%20License%20Nov%2019%202004.pdf

   Narrative statement regarding renewal of WD2XMB: https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/els/forms/blobs/73437.0.56131457358.pdf_stripped.pdf

   6 month report 11/2/2005: https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/els/forms/blobs/73359.0.13241192007.pdf_stripped.pdf

   6 month report

   Frequency list of spectrum use near Cottonwood:

        http://www.vvara.org/FREQLST.txt

Notes: This was a generation 1 DS2-based system.  Future Mitsubishi systems will be based on generation 2, 200-Mb/s DS2 technology.

 

 

City: AZ, Surprise - 85374

System status: (P)

This system is not active at this time and does not appear in the database, but they are expected to implement BPL at some point. System is pending or still under consideration.

Date of last entry in this database: 8/1/2006

Date of last status report:

Location(s): Original Towsite, bounded by Bell, Dysart, Grenway and El Mirage Roads

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=85374

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=85374

Number of homes/users passed: 984 planned

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation:

Date operation started:

Description of system: 

BPL team name: West Valley Amateur Radio Club BPL Team

BPL team contact: Robert Gormley, WA1MHZ, wa1mhzbob@msn.com

Local club: West Valley Amateur Radio Club

Electric utility:  APS

Electric utility contact: Terry Burns, Terrence.Burns@aps.com Richard Hammitt

BPL manufacturer: Mitsubishi, http://www.meppi.com

BPL Manufacturer contact:

Operator/ISP/partner: 

     Mountain Telecommunications, Inc., http://www.mtntel.com/, 1430 West Broadway, Tempe, AZ 85282

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

     Mike Hazel, mhazel@mtntel.com Don Schilling, 602-989-1869, dschilling@electricip.net

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports: 

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments: 

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/0726bpl0726.html

     http://www.azcentral.com/community/surprise/articles/0719gl-nwvbpl19Z1.html

     http://www.azcentral.com/community/westvalley/articles/0719gl-nwvwifi19Z1.html

Amateur articles about this system:

Other URLs:

Notes: Surprise Chief Information Officer, Randy Jackson

 

 

City: AZ, Tucson - 85710

System status: (CN)

Information indicates that this system considered BPL, but it has not been implemented.

Date of last entry in this database: Final

Date of last status report: 12/18/2005

Location(s):  Speedway and Kolb, near Walmart

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=85710

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=85710

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation:

Date operation started:

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  Tucson Area BPL Team

BPL team contact:  Tom Fagan, tfagan@arrl.org

Local club:

Electric utility: Tucson Electric Power, http://www.tep.com

Electric utility contact: Tom Hansen, THansen@tep.com, 928-337-7322

BPL Manufacturer:  Not yet selected

BPL Manufacturer contact:

Operator/ISP/partner: Not yet selected or disclosed 

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

Other URLs:

Notes:

 

City:  CA, Lompoc - 93436, 93437

System status:  (CX) This system considered BPL, but chose not to implement it.

Date of last entry in this database: Final

Date of last status report: Final

Location(s): 

Zip code locations (map hyperlink): 

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=93436     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=93437

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=93436      http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=93437

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation:

Date operation started:

Description of system: 

BPL team name: 

BPL team contact: 

Local club:

Electric utility: City of Lompoc

Electric utility contact:

BPL Manufacturer: 

BPL Manufacturer contact:

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

Amateur radio articles about this system:

     http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/12/30/1/sidebar.html

     http://www.arrl.org/arrlletter/04/0102/

     http://www.kkn.net/archives/html/QRP-L/2004-04/msg01050.html

     http://www.eham.net/articles/7327

Other links:  City of Lompoc Final Report, http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/Trials/Lompoc/final_report.pdf

Other URLs:

Notes: The City of Lompoc investigated broadband and determined that BPL was not suitable for its purposes.

 

 

City: CA, Menlo Park - 94025

System status:  (SI)

This system was in operation, but shut down.  It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down.

Date of last entry in this database: Final

Date of last status report: Final

Location(s):   A few blocks in all directions to the north of Middlefield Rd. and east of Willow Rd,  bounded on the north by Gilbert Ave. and near San Francisquito Creek in Menlo Park Nova Lane and Concorde Dr

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=94025

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=94025

Number of homes/users passed: 300

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation:

Date operation started:

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  Menlo Park BPL Team, http://www.fixthemachine.com

BPL team contact:  Andy Korsak, KR6DD

Local club:

Electric utility: Pacific Gas and Electric

Electric utility contact: Toby Tyler, Director, Business Development, txt9@pge.com, 415-973-6600

BPL Manufacturer:  Main.net, http://www.powerline-plc.com

BPL Manufacturer contact: Joe Marsilii, jmarselii@powerline-plc.com

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

     http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-249650A1.pdf

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

   http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/news/7oys/071404_7oys_net_plug.html

   http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103-5269512.html

   http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103_2-5269512.html

Other URLs:

   http://www.paara.org/resources/BPL/
   http://www.paara.org/resources/BPL/att_ex.pdf

Notes: Toby Tyler of PG&E noted, “PG&E and AT&T are no longer involved in a BPL pilot in Menlo Park.  AT&T pulled out as a result of their strategic shift away from consumer markets.  Without a telecom partner, it didn't make business sense for PG&E to continue with a trial.”  The Main.net boxes were taken down 9/11/2004.  PG&E is reported to be considering BPL if it can lease its lines to do so. Interference on ham bands observed during the very brief time it was on, but not fully documented

 

 

City:  CA, Rosemead - 91770

System status: (SD)

This system was listed in the UPLC database, but its entry has been removed. It is presumed to have been shut down.

Date of last entry in this database: 3/16/2007

Date of last inquiry:  3/16/2007

Date of last update report:

Location(s): 

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=91770

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=91770

ULS licensees: http://pulse.arpa.org/7.cgi?city=&county=LOS+ANGELES&state=CA&service=&freq1=4&freq2=48&submit=Submit+Query

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation: 4.5-21 MHz 31-48 MHz

Date operation started: 11/29/2005

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  Los Angeles Area BPL Team

BPL team contact:  Phineas Icenbice, w6bf@arrl.org

Local club:

Electric utility:  Southern California Edison

Electric utility contact: Southern California Edison, Jay Devadoss, 2131 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770, 626-302-7317, devadoj@sce.com

BPL Manufacturer:  Current Communications Group, 100 Town Center Dr, Suite G, Rochester, NY 14623, Current Technologies, http://www.currenttechnologies.com

BPL Manufacturer contact: Carmen Defeo, info@current.com, 877-775-8446 Jim Mollenkopf, Jim.Mollenkopf@currenttechnologies.com

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset: HomePlug

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:  http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/pictures/Current/index.html

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     12:42 pm PDT Oct. 18, 2004  Channel 9 KCAL  television station in Los Angeles had a short story about Southern Calif. Edison being interested in BPL

     http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5516275

Other URLs:

Notes: 

     Expected to be a 6-9 month pilot. 

     As of 10/19/07, this system is not listed in the BPL industry database, so it is presumed to have been shut down.

 

City:  CA, San Diego - Ambient system - 92108, 92123

System status: (S)

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

Note: Multiple vendors in this city.
Note: Smart Grid final report on SDG&E system:

     http://www.gridwise.org/pdf/061017_SDSmartGridStudyFINAL.pdf

Date of last entry in this database: 2/6/2007

Date of last status report: 2/6/2007

Location(s):  The first phase of the pilot will take place in the 92123 ZIP Code area in the San Diego neighborhood of Kearny Mesa. Techway and Kearny Villa (map).

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=92108      http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=92123

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=92108      http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=92123

ULS licensees: http://pulse.arpa.org/7.cgi?city=&county=SAN+DIEGO&state=CA&service=&freq1=2&freq2=38&submit=Submit+Query

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users: Ambient reports 10 units installed.

Frequencies of operation: 2.5-38 MHz

Date operation started: 8/31/2005

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  San Diego Area BPL Team

BPL team contact:  Dick Norton, n6aa@arrl.org Jim Stevenson

Local club: San Diego DX Club

Electric utility:  San Diego Gas and Electric SDG&E, http://www.sdge.com/bpl/. 8316 Century Park Court, BPDG CP52A, San Diego, CA 92123

Electric utility contact:

    Terry Snow, tsnow@semprautilities.com, (858) 654-1296, bplpilot@sdge.com  Lad Lorenz,  “A senior executive”  Ed Van Herik  Mike Calcano, Info Services

BPL Manufacturer: Ambient

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset: DS2 OFDM

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

     http://www.ambientcorp.com/pages/consumerbbphotos.htm

     http://www.ambientcorp.com/pages/westcoastutilityphotos.htm

     http://www.ambientcorp.com/pages/largeinvestphotos.htm

     http://www.ambientcorp.com/pages/multidwellphotos.htm

     http://www.ambientcorp.com/pages/utilitycommphotos.htm

     http://www.ambientcorp.com/pages/substationphotos.htm

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.sbe36.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=92&Itemid=1

     http://www.etopiamedia.net/bplw/audio/edvanherik1.0.wma

     http://business.bostonherald.com/technologyNews/view.bg?articleid=122847

     THE CGC COMMUNICATOR,  CGC #644, Tuesday,  August 3, 2004

     http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050210/news_1b10sdge.html

     http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-sdge9feb09,1,5660183.story

     http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050210/news_1b10sdge.html

     http://www.cedmagazine.com/ced/2005/0405/04c.htm

     THE CGC COMMUNICATOR, CGC #697, Wednesday, July 20, 2005

     BPL Today, Feb 14, 2005

     http://www.masshightech.com/displayarticledetail.asp?Art_ID=69173

  SBE Chapter 36 BPL Story by Gary Stigall: http://sbe36.org/2005/08_bpl_pilot.html
  SignOnSanDiego Story (link will expire soon: http://tinyurl.com/dtaqe

Other links:

     http://www.sempra.com//financials/99report/strategic.overview7.html

     http://161.58.226.69/utcsummit2001/SpeakerBios/mallman.html

Other URLs:

     SDG&E Media Press Release:

        http://public.sempra.com/newsreleases/viewpr.cfm?PR_ID=1860&Co_Short_Nm=SE

        http://tinyurl.com/9uvaz

     SDG&E Public Data "In Accordance With FCC Requirements":

          http://www.sdge.com/bpl/

   New Millennium Research Council Report on BPL

     http://www.thenmrc.org/archive/bpl_report022405.pdf

   Ambient 6-month Experimental license report 2/2/2006:

          https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/els/forms/blobs/74375.0.44011837414.pdf_stripped.pdf

   Ambient annual report:

          http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1047919/000118811206000518/t10ksb-9094.txt

Notes:

     On 2/2/2007 and 2/3/2007, ARRL staff performed an inspection of the Ambient BPL system. It appears to be operating just below the FCC emissions limits and the notching was in place for all Amateur bands. The notching was sufficient to generally protect Amateur Radio in the small deployment installed at this time.

 

 

City:  CA, San Diego - Corinex system - 92123

System status: (A)

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

Note: System will be activated on 7/30/2006

Note: Multiple vendors in this city.

Note: Smart Grid final report on SDG&E system:

     http://www.gridwise.org/pdf/061017_SDSmartGridStudyFINAL.pdf

Date of last entry in this database: 6/28/2006

Date of last status report:

Location(s):  It is expected that this system will be located at the same location as the Ambient trial in San Diego. This is in the San Diego neighborhood of Kearny Mesa. Techway and Kearny Villa (map).

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=92123

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=92123

ULS licensees:

   http://pulse.arpa.org/7.cgi?city=&county=SAN+DIEGO&state=CA&service=&freq1=2&freq2=38&submit=Submit+Query

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation: 2-34 MHz

Date operation started: 7/30/2006

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  San Diego Area BPL Team

BPL team contact:  Dick Norton, n6aa@arrl.org Jim Stevenson

Local club: San Diego DX Club

Electric utility:  San Diego Gas and Electric SDG&E, http://www.sdge.com/bpl/. 8316 Century Park Court, BPDG CP52A, San Diego, CA 92123

Electric utility contact:

    Terry Snow, tsnow@semprautilities.com, (858) 654-1296, bplpilot@sdge.com  Lad Lorenz,  “A senior executive”  Ed Van Herik  Mike Calcano, Info Services

BPL Manufacturer: Corinex

BPL manufacturer contact:

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset: DS2 OFDM

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.sbe36.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=92&Itemid=1

     http://www.etopiamedia.net/bplw/audio/edvanherik1.0.wma

     http://business.bostonherald.com/technologyNews/view.bg?articleid=122847

     THE CGC COMMUNICATOR,  CGC #644, Tuesday,  August 3, 2004

     http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050210/news_1b10sdge.html

     http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-sdge9feb09,1,5660183.story

     http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050210/news_1b10sdge.html

     http://www.cedmagazine.com/ced/2005/0405/04c.htm

     THE CGC COMMUNICATOR, CGC #697, Wednesday, July 20, 2005

     BPL Today, Feb 14, 2005

     http://www.masshightech.com/displayarticledetail.asp?Art_ID=69173

  SBE Chapter 36 BPL Story by Gary Stigall: http://sbe36.org/2005/08_bpl_pilot.html
  SignOnSanDiego Story (link will expire soon: http://tinyurl.com/dtaqe

Other links:

     http://www.sempra.com//financials/99report/strategic.overview7.html

     http://161.58.226.69/utcsummit2001/SpeakerBios/mallman.html

Other URLs:

     SDG&E Media Press Release:

        http://public.sempra.com/newsreleases/viewpr.cfm?PR_ID=1860&Co_Short_Nm=SE

        http://tinyurl.com/9uvaz

     SDG&E Public Data "In Accordance With FCC Requirements":

          http://www.sdge.com/bpl/

   New Millennium Research Council Report on BPL

     http://www.thenmrc.org/archive/bpl_report022405.pdf

Notes:

 

 

City:  CA, San Diego - Current Technologies system - 92122

System status: (AV)

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

Note: Multiple vendors in this city.

Note: Smart Grid final report on SDG&E system:

     http://www.gridwise.org/pdf/061017_SDSmartGridStudyFINAL.pdf

Date of last entry in this database: 8/2/2006

Date of last status report:

Location(s): 

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=92122

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=92122

ULS licensees: http://pulse.arpa.org/7.cgi?city=&county=SAN+DIEGO&state=CA&service=&freq1=2&freq2=38&submit=Submit+Query

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation: 4-21 MHz 32-48 MHz

Date operation started: 5/31/2006

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  San Diego Area BPL Team

BPL team contact:  Dick Norton, n6aa@arrl.org Jim Stevenson

Local club: San Diego DX Club

Electric utility:  San Diego Gas and Electric SDG&E, http://www.sdge.com/bpl/. 8316 Century Park Court, BPDG CP52A, San Diego, CA 92123

Electric utility contact:

    Terry Snow, tsnow@semprautilities.com, (858) 654-1296, bplpilot@sdge.com  Lad Lorenz,  “A senior executive”  Ed Van Herik  Mike Calcano, Info Services

BPL Manufacturer: Current Technologies

BPL manufacturer contact:

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset: HomePlug, G1 and 85 Mb/s

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.sbe36.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=92&Itemid=1

     http://www.etopiamedia.net/bplw/audio/edvanherik1.0.wma

     http://business.bostonherald.com/technologyNews/view.bg?articleid=122847

     THE CGC COMMUNICATOR,  CGC #644, Tuesday,  August 3, 2004

     http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050210/news_1b10sdge.html

     http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-sdge9feb09,1,5660183.story

     http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050210/news_1b10sdge.html

     http://www.cedmagazine.com/ced/2005/0405/04c.htm

     THE CGC COMMUNICATOR, CGC #697, Wednesday, July 20, 2005

     BPL Today, Feb 14, 2005

     http://www.masshightech.com/displayarticledetail.asp?Art_ID=69173

  SBE Chapter 36 BPL Story by Gary Stigall: http://sbe36.org/2005/08_bpl_pilot.html
  SignOnSanDiego Story (link will expire soon: http://tinyurl.com/dtaqe

Other links:

     http://www.sempra.com//financials/99report/strategic.overview7.html

     http://161.58.226.69/utcsummit2001/SpeakerBios/mallman.html

Other URLs:

     SDG&E Media Press Release:

        http://public.sempra.com/newsreleases/viewpr.cfm?PR_ID=1860&Co_Short_Nm=SE

        http://tinyurl.com/9uvaz

     SDG&E Public Data "In Accordance With FCC Requirements":

          http://www.sdge.com/bpl/

   New Millennium Research Council Report on BPL

     http://www.thenmrc.org/archive/bpl_report022405.pdf

Notes:

 

 

City:  CA, San Diego - Mistubishi system - 92117

System status: (AV)

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

Note: Multiple vendors in this city

Note: Smart Grid final report on SDG&E system:

     http://www.gridwise.org/pdf/061017_SDSmartGridStudyFINAL.pdf

Date of last entry in this database: 6/1/2006

Date of last status report:

Location(s):   

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=92117

Licensed amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=92117

ULS licensees: http://pulse.arpa.org/7.cgi?city=&county=SAN+DIEGO&state=CA&service=&freq1=2&freq2=34&submit=Submit+Query

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation: 1.7-34 MHz

Date operation started: 5/5/2006

Description of system:  G2 DS2 system, 200 Mb/s

BPL team name:  San Diego Area BPL Team

BPL team contact:  Dick Norton, n6aa@arrl.org Jim Stevenson

Local club: San Diego DX Club

Electric utility:  San Diego Gas and Electric SDG&E, http://www.sdge.com/bpl/. 8316 Century Park Court, BPDG CP52A, San Diego, CA 92123

Electric utility contact:

    Terry Snow, tsnow@semprautilities.com, (858) 654-1296, bplpilot@sdge.com  Lad Lorenz,  “A senior executive”  Ed Van Herik  Mike Calcano, Info Services

BPL Manufacturer: Mistubishi

BPL Manufacturer contact:

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset:DS2 OFDM

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.sbe36.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=92&Itemid=1

     http://www.etopiamedia.net/bplw/audio/edvanherik1.0.wma

     THE CGC COMMUNICATOR,  CGC #644, Tuesday,  August 3, 2004

     http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050210/news_1b10sdge.html

     http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-sdge9feb09,1,5660183.story

     http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050210/news_1b10sdge.html

     http://www.cedmagazine.com/ced/2005/0405/04c.htm

     THE CGC COMMUNICATOR, CGC #697, Wednesday, July 20, 2005

     BPL Today, Feb 14, 2005

     http://www.masshightech.com/displayarticledetail.asp?Art_ID=69173

  SBE Chapter 36 BPL Story by Gary Stigall: http://sbe36.org/2005/08_bpl_pilot.html
  SignOnSanDiego Story (link will expire soon: http://tinyurl.com/dtaqe

Other links:

     http://www.sempra.com//financials/99report/strategic.overview7.html

     http://161.58.226.69/utcsummit2001/SpeakerBios/mallman.html

Other URLs:

     SDG&E Media Press Release:

        http://public.sempra.com/newsreleases/viewpr.cfm?PR_ID=1860&Co_Short_Nm=SE

        http://tinyurl.com/9uvaz
  SDG&E Public Data "In Accordance With FCC Requirements":

     http://www.sdge.com/bpl/

   New Millennium Research Council Report on BPL

     http://www.thenmrc.org/archive/bpl_report022405.pdf

 Notes:

 

 

City:  CA, San Diego - Motorola system - 92117, 92122

System status: (A)

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation has been done.

Note: Multiple vendors in this city

Note: Smart Grid final report on SDG&E system:

     http://www.gridwise.org/pdf/061017_SDSmartGridStudyFINAL.pdf

Date of last entry in this database: 1/15/2006

Date of last status report:

Location(s):  The Motorola phase of the San Diego tests is expected to be underway in 1/20/2006 in ZIP codes 92117 and 92122.

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=92117      http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=92122

Licensed amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=92117      http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=92122

ULS licensees: http://pulse.arpa.org/7.cgi?city=&county=SAN+DIEGO&state=CA&service=&freq1=2&freq4=21&submit=Submit+Query

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation: 4.0-21 MHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.5 GHz

Date operation started: 6/1/2006

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  San Diego Area BPL Team

BPL team contact:  Dick Norton, n6aa@arrl.org Jim Stevenson

Local club: San Diego DX Club

Electric utility:  San Diego Gas and Electric SDG&E, http://www.sdge.com/bpl/. 8316 Century Park Court, BPDG CP52A, San Diego, CA 92123

Electric utility contact:

    Terry Snow, tsnow@semprautilities.com, (858) 654-1296, bplpilot@sdge.com  Lad Lorenz,  “A senior executive”  Ed Van Herik  Mike Calcano, Info Services

BPL Manufacturer: Motorola

BPL Manufacturer contact:

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset: Motorola Canopy/HomePlug

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.sbe36.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=92&Itemid=1

     http://www.etopiamedia.net/bplw/audio/edvanherik1.0.wma

     THE CGC COMMUNICATOR,  CGC #644, Tuesday,  August 3, 2004

     http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050210/news_1b10sdge.html

     http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-sdge9feb09,1,5660183.story

     http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050210/news_1b10sdge.html

     http://www.cedmagazine.com/ced/2005/0405/04c.htm

     THE CGC COMMUNICATOR, CGC #697, Wednesday, July 20, 2005

     BPL Today, Feb 14, 2005

     http://www.masshightech.com/displayarticledetail.asp?Art_ID=69173

  SBE Chapter 36 BPL Story by Gary Stigall: http://sbe36.org/2005/08_bpl_pilot.html
  SignOnSanDiego Story (link will expire soon: http://tinyurl.com/dtaqe

Other links:

     http://www.sempra.com//financials/99report/strategic.overview7.html

     http://161.58.226.69/utcsummit2001/SpeakerBios/mallman.html

Other URLs:

     SDG&E Media Press Release:

        http://public.sempra.com/newsreleases/viewpr.cfm?PR_ID=1860&Co_Short_Nm=SE

        http://tinyurl.com/9uvaz
  SDG&E Public Data "In Accordance With FCC Requirements":

     http://www.sdge.com/bpl/

   New Millennium Research Council Report on BPL

     http://www.thenmrc.org/archive/bpl_report022405.pdf

 Notes:

 

 

City:  CA, Santa Rosa         - 95401 ff

System status:  (S)

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it      will do so.

Date of last entry in this database: FInal

Date of last status report: Final

Location(s): 

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=95401     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=95403

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=95404     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=95405

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=95407     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=95409

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=95401      http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=95403

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=95404      http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=95405

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=95407      http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=95409

Number of homes/users passed: Small test run 0.1 km long

Number of actual users: 0

Frequencies of operation:

Date operation started:

Description of system: 

BPL team name: 

BPL team contact: 

Local club:

Electric utility: Pacific Gas and Electric

Electric utility contact: Toby Tyler, Director, Business Development, txt9@pge.com, 415-973-6600

BPL Manufacturer:  Corridor Systems

BPL Manufacturer contact:

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset: HomePlug in premise, proprietary on MV distribution lines

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

Other URLs:

Notes: This was a short feasibility demonstration with a specific time limit that ended in Spring 2004

 

 

City: CT, Shelton - 06484

System status: (SI)

This system was in operation, but shut down.  It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down.

Date of last entry in this database: Final

Date of last status report: Final - 1/15/2006

Location(s):  Howe Ave, between Maple St and Bridge St

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=06484

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=06484

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users: 12

Frequencies of operation:

Date operation started:

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  Connecticut BPL team

BPL team contact:  John Ahre, W1JMA, W1JMA@aol.com

Local club:

Electric utility: United Illuminating

Electric utility contact: Joe Ballantine, Joseph.Ballantine@uinet.com

BPL Manufacturer: Amperion

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset: OFDM/DS2, http://www.ds2.es

Interference reports: Filed with United Iluminating, with carbon copies to FCC, but not available for download

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

Other URLs:

Notes: Shut down as of 1/1/2006. As of 1/15, equipment was in the process of being removed from poles. In other systems, Amperion equipment continued to generate noise until power was physically removed from the equipment. Interference was not the principle reason the system was shut down.  In New Haven, UI had considered trialing Mitsubishi equipment, but that did not occur.

 

 

City: FL, Graceville (Jackson County) - 32440

System status: (SI) 

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down.

Note: The system is shut down, but it is still listed in the UPLC database as active.

Date of last entry in this database: 8/23/2006

Date of last status report: 8/23/2006

Location(s):  East Circuit, between poles A-44-5 and A-47

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=32240

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=32440

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users: 11

Frequencies of operation: 1-43 MHz

Date operation started: 11/22/2005

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  Jackson County BPL Team

BPL team contact: Ricky Whittington, kd4ast@earthlink.net Will Long K4WAL, K4WAL@bellsouth.net

Local club:

Electric utility:

     West Florida Electric Cooperative, http://www.wfeca.net/

      PO Box 127 Graceville, FL 32440

      Tele 850-263-3231

Electric utility contact: James Efurd. jefurd@wfeca.net

BPL Manufacturer: Ascom Electrolinks, http://www.electrolinks.com

BPL Manufacturer contact:

Operator/ISP/partner: Powerline Telco, http://www.powerlinetelco.net/, 4031 University Drive, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030

Operator/ISP/partner contact: Subodh Nayar, 703-229-4330 ex 15, snayer@powerlinetelco.net

Access Broadband, http://www.accessbroadband.com/

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports:

     Larry Graham

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/kf3crd-05-18-06.txt

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/kf3crd-05-20-06.txt

     Will Long

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/k4wal-02-21-06.html

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/k4wal-12-21-05.html

          http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/k4wal-11-22-05_testing.zip

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

Other URLs:

     http://www.nrtc.coop/us/main/nrtc_update/misc_items/WFEC_Demo.html

     http://www.nrtc.coop/us/main/nrtc_update/Update2005/NRTCU_070605.pdf

     http://www.nrtc.coop/us/main/nrtc_update/Update2005/NRTCU_062205.pdf

     http://www.nrtc.coop/us/main/nrtc_update/Update2005/NRTCU_030205.pdf

     http://www.smeco.com/about/press/bpl.htm

     http://www.nreca.org/nreca/Press_Room/Press_Releases/Current/20050316PressRelease.html

     http://ewatch.prnewswire.com/rs/cached_copy_bottom.jsp?ID=146519540

     http://www.brownwelsh.com/Archive/2005-03-17_Washington_Internet_Daily.pdf

     http://www.nrtc.coop/us/main/nrtc_update/misc_items/WFEC_Demo.html

     http://www.powerlinetelco.net/bp060404.pdf

Notes:  BPL test delayed until around August 22nd because of equipment delays. Meanwhile they are moving forward with their satellite system.  Notes, from the articles described above, this looks to be only an in-premise BPL test. This system does not appear in the UPLC database.

 

 

City: FL, Jacksonville  - 32206, 32208, 32209

System status: (AV)

Listed in the database as active. ARRL or local amateurs have verified that the system is in operation.

Date of last entry in this database: 6/1/2006

Date of last inquiry: 2/7/2007

Date of last status report: 7/28/2005

Location(s):  41st and Pearl Streets “Springfield” area

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=32206      http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=32208

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=32209

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=32206      http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=32208

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=32209

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users: 3, as of 1/6/2006

Frequencies of operation: 4-21 MHz, 30-50 MHz

Date operation started: 9/1/2005

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  Jacksonville Area BPL Team

BPL team contact:  Frank Ingle, command@ilnk.com kd4ast@earthlink.net

Local club:

Electric utility: Jacksonville Electric Authority, http://www.jea.com/, 21 West Church St, Jacksonville, FL  32202-3139

Electric utility contact: Sabina Pryce-Jones, 904-665-7650, prycsl@jea.com Dennis Fleming, FLEMDJ@JEA.COM, 904-665-7077

BPL Manufacturer:  Current Communications Group, 100 Town Center Dr, Suite G, Rochester, NY 14623, Current Technologies, http://www.currenttechnologies.com Asoka

BPL Manufacturer contact: Carmen Defeo, info@current.com, 877-775-8446 Jim Mollenkopf, Jim.Mollenkopf@currenttechnologies.com

Operator/ISP/partner:  Plexeon Vitel

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment: http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/pictures/Current/index.html

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

Other URLs:

     http://www.nemours.org/internet?url=no/news/releases/2005/050325_home_monitoring_broadband.html

     http://ntiaotiant2.ntia.doc.gov/top/docs/nar/pdf/126004001n.pdf

     http://ntiaotiant2.ntia.doc.gov/top/awards/details.cfm?oeam=126004001

     http://www.vitelnet.com/PR/nemours.htm

     http://www.atmeda.org/news/PressReleases/2005/ViTelNet.032505.pdf

     http://www.plexeon.com/news/bp050328.pdf

     http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Nemours+BPL

Notes:  BPL is being tried by the Nemour Children’s Hospital for in-home monitoring of asthma patients. Note, this system includes Current Technologies and Asoka equipment.

 

 

City:  FL, Miami – Amperion area - 33186

System status:  (SP)

This system was in operation but shut down.  Noise levels strong enough to be harmful interference to Amateur Radio were observed, but the system was shut down before this could be fully documented and reported.

Date of last entry in this database: Final

Date of last status report: Final - 2/10/2006

Location(s):  120th Ave SW only

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=33186

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=33186

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation:

Date operation started:

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  South Florida BPL Team

BPL team contact: Alan Dewey, alandewey@hotmail.com

Local club:

Electric utility: Florida Power and Light

Electric utility contact: Phil Slack, Phil_Slack@fpl.com Burdell Knowles

BPL Manufacturer: Amperion

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:

     http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/FPL_FiberNet_box_new_labelling_BPL_041805_017.JPG

     http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/Amerion RF Linkage BPL_041805 006.JPG

     http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/Amperion 80211 antenna BPL_041805 007.JPG

     http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/Amperion_RF_Linkage_Antenna_BPL_041805_005.JPG

     http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/Amperion_standalone_80211_2_BPL_041805_008.JPG

     http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/Amperion_standalone_80211_BPL_041805_008.JPG

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

Other URLs:

     http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/13912705.htm

Notes: Phil Slack of FPL has confirmed that the system is shut down and that FPL is not operating any BPL systems at this time.

 

 

City: FL, Miami – Main.net area - 33186

System status:  (SP)

This system was in operation but shut down.  Noise levels strong enough to be harmful interference      to Amateur Radio were observed, but the system was shut down before this could be fully documented and reported.

Date of last entry in this database: Final

Date of last status report: Final - 2/10/2006

Location(s):  9200 124th Ave SW and environs

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=33186

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=33186

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation:

Date operation started:

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  South Florida BPL Team

BPL team contact:  Alan Dewey, alandewey@hotmail.com

Local club:

Electric utility: Florida Power and Light

Electric utility contact: Phil Slack, Phil_Slack@fpl.com Burdell Knowles

BPL Manufacturer:  Main.net, http://www.powerline-plc.com

BPL Manufacturer contact: Joe Marsilii, jmarselii@powerline-plc.com

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset: DSSS

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment:          

http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/LightPole_MainNet_1_power_lead_and_one_ground_lead_BPL_041805_004.JPG

http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/LightPoleMainNetUnit_with_powerline_RF_Feed_BPL_041805_003.JPG

http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/MainNetModem.JPG

http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/NewUnit_MainNet_SW_124_Ave_BPL_041805_002.JPG

http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/NewUnits_MainNet_SW_124Ave_and_SW_97_St_BPL_041805_001.JPG

http://www.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/images/FPL_FiberNet_box_new_labelling_BPL_041805_017.JPG

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.networkworld.com/edge/news/2004/1111energexecs.html

     http://www.computerworld.com/managementtopics/outsourcing/isptelecom/story/0,10801,97490,00.html

Other URLs:

     http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/business/13912705.htm

Notes: Phil Slack of FPL has confirmed that the system is shut down and that FPL is not operating any BPL systems at this time.

 

 

City:  GA, Clarkesville - 30523

System status: (SDI)

This system was in operation, but shut down. It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down. This system was listed in the UPLC database, but its entry has been removed. It is presumed to have been shut down.

Date of last entry in this database: 6/2/2006

Date of last update report:

Location(s):  Habersham EMC building to the Grindstone subdivision

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=30523

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=30523

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation: 2-34 MHz

Date operation started:11/16/2005

Description of system: 

BPL team name: 

BPL team contact: 

Local club:

Electric utility:  Habersham EMC, 6257 State Highway 115, POB 25, Clarkesvile, GA 30523

Electric utility contact:

   Habersham EMC, Rodney Pugh, 706-754-2114, rodneyp@hemc.net

BPL manufacturer:  Mitsubishi

BPL manufacturer contact

Operator/ISP/partner:

Operator/ISP/partner contact:   

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports:

     http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/reports/individual/K4PZ-1-18-2006.pdf

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment: 

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/stories/0210bizpower.html

Other URLs:

Notes: As of 10/19/2007, this system is no longer in the BPL database, so it is presumed to be shut down.

 

 

City: GA, Douglasville - 30135

System status: (SD)

This system was listed in the UPLC database, but its entry has been removed. It is presumed to have been shut down

Date of last entry in this database: 2/7/2007

Date of last inquiry: 2/7/2007

Date of last update report: 1/15/2006

Location(s): Chapel Hill subdivision, Chapel Hill crossing. (Hardwick Court)

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=30135

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=30135

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation: 3.5-33 MHz

Date operation started: 12/15/2005

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  Douglasville BPL Team

BPL team contact: Les Wilding, k4ol@arrl.net Emory Gordy, W4WRO, W4WRO@aol.com

Local club:

Electric utility: Greystone Power Corporation, 4040 Bankhead Way, Douglasville, GA 30134

Electric utility contact: Glenn Purcell, glenn.purcell@greystonepower.com, 770-370-2398

BPL manufacturer:  Mitsubishi, Generation 2

BPL manufacturer contact

Operator/ISP/partner:

Operator/ISP/partner contact:   

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment: 

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/stories/0210bizpower.html

     http://www.tmcnet.com/scripts/print-page.aspx?PagePrint=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tmcnet.com%2Fusubmit%2F2006%2F02%2F10%2F1360980.htm

     http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/sedxc/2006-February/002303.html

Other URLs:

Notes:  Most of the BPL system is buried. Chappel Hill Rd has overhead feeder.

 

 

City: GA, Jefferson - 30549

System status: (A)

Listed in the database as active. No verification of actual operation.

Date of last entry in this database: 2/24/2006

Date of last inquiry: 2/7/2007

Date of last update report:

Location(s): 

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=30549

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=30549

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation: 3-34 MHz

Date operation started: 2/23/2006

Description of system: 

BPL team name: 

BPL team contact: 

Local club:

Electric utility: Jackson EMC, http://www.jacksonemc.com/news/news_stories/broadband.html, 850 Commerce Rd, Jefferson, GA  30549

Electric utility contact: Christy Queen, cqueen@jacksonemc.com, 706-367-6209

BPL Manufacturer: Mitsubishi

BPL Manufacturer contact:

Operator/ISP/partner:

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment: 

FCC comments/reply comments:

     FCC experimental license:

     https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/els/forms/blobs/74886.0.73135851028.pdf_stripped.pdf

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     https://wwws.jacksonemc.com/news/news_stories/broadband.html

Other URLs:

Notes: 

 

 

City: GA, Young Harris - 30582

System status: (SD)

This system was listed in the UPLC database, but its entry has been removed. It is presumed to have been shut down.

Date of last entry in this database: 2/22/2007

Date of last inquiry: 2/7/2007

Date of last update report: 2/22/2007 - final

Location(s): 

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=30582

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=30582

Number of homes/users passed:

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation: 3-30 MHz

Date operation started: 11/1/2005

Description of system: 

BPL team name: 

BPL team contact: 

Local club:

Electric utility: Jackson EMC, http://www.jacksonemc.com/news/news_stories/broadband.html, 850 Commerce Rd, Jefferson, GA  30549

Electric utility contact: Christy Queen, cqueen@jacksonemc.com, 706-367-6209

BPL Manufacturer:  Main.net, http://www.powerline-plc.com

BPL Manufacturer contact: Joe Marsilii, jmarselii@powerline-plc.com

Operator/ISP/partner: The Sphigler Group, 136 Main St, Nynack, NY 10960

Operator/ISP/partner contact: The Shpigler Group, Engineering Group, 136 Main St, Nynack, NY 10960, 845-348-7800, admin@shpigler.com

Modulation type/chipset:

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

Pictures of BPL equipment: 

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     http://www.ajc.com/business/content/business/stories/0210bizpower.html

Other URLs:

Notes: 

 

 

City: HI, Honolulu area - McCully - 96826

System status: (S)

This system was in operation, but the BPL operator has terminated the test, or announced that it will do so.

Note:  Present status of system described in HECO annual report as filed with the SEC:

     http://yahoo.brand.edgar-online.com/fetchFilingFrameset.aspx?dcn=0001193125-07-042436&Type=HTML

Date of last entry in this database:  4/16/2007

Date of last status report: 4/16/2007

Location(s):  McCulley and Fern Streets (map)

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=96826

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=96826

Number of homes/users passed: 100 home trial according to UTC

Number of actual users: 4

Frequencies of operation: 4.5-21 MHz 31-48 MHz

Date operation started: 10/31/2005

Description of system: 

BPL team name:  Honolulu Area BPL Team

BPL team contact: Joe Speroni, joe@speroni.com

Local club:

Electric utility: Hawaiian Electric Company, 820 Ward Ave, Honolulu, HI 96813

Electric utility contact: Earle Ifuku, 808-543-7330, earle.ifuku@heco.com

BPL Manufacturer:  Current Communications Group, 100 Town Center Dr, Suite G, Rochester, NY 14623, Current Technologies, http://www.currenttechnologies.com

BPL Manufacturer contact: Carmen Defeo, info@current.com, 877-775-8446 Jim Mollenkopf, Jim.Mollenkopf@currenttechnologies.com

Operator/ISP/partner:  

Operator/ISP/partner contact:

Modulation type/chipset: HomePlug

Interference reports:

Reports/descriptions from amateurs in the area: 

Video recordings of interference:

Audio recordings of interference:

     http://www.karc.net/HomePlug%20WAV/ - not from McCully, but from KH6 hams test setup with HomePlug

Pictures of BPL equipment: http://p1k.arrl.org/~ehare/bpl/pictures/Current/index.html

FCC comments/reply comments:

Newspaper and media articles about this system:

     HECO broadband via power line experiment scaled back

     (http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2005/05/30/focus4.html)

Other URLs:

Notes:  System removed from UPLC BPL database on 6/4/2007.

 

 

City: IA, Cedar Rapids - 52402

System status:  (SI)

This system was in operation, but shut down.  It had unresolved interference reports or complaints that were completely resolved only when the system was shut down.

Date of last entry in this database: Final

Date of last status report: Final - 12/18/2005

Location(s):  Glass Rd NE

Zip code locations (map hyperlink):

     http://maps.huge.info/zip.htm?q=52402

Licensed Amateurs in ZIP code:

     http://www.arrl.org/fcc/hamszip.html?zip=52402

Number of homes/users passed: 7

Number of actual users:

Frequencies of operation:

Date operation started:

Description of system:

This system was a small marketing trial and feasibility study undertaken by Alliant energy.  It used BPL equipment manufactured by Amperion, http://www.amperion.com.  Allliant Energy was the operator of the system.  When it was installed, the local  amateurs immediately noticed interference to mobile and home stations.