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G3LDI > PLT 10.08.03 09:39l 48 Lines 1797 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: PLT - Imminent??
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From: G3LDI@GB7LDI.#35.GBR.EU
To : PLT@WWW
Hi.
PLT raised its ugly head a couple of years ago in the UK and at that time the
RSGB - not to mention all the HF operator members - vehemently opposed it.
The latest RSGB news now has an item inviting IEE members to comment on the
possible use of this system. This euphemistic speak has dangerous undertones
to it. It obviously is of interest to the commercial protaganists of this
scenario to use this destructive method of moving information ( loose term )
around. This will make HF virtually untenable and we should all use every
method we can to oppose such a proposition.
This is not just a panic reaction to the RSGB news item. The following
appeared on the BBS from Barry, VK2AAB, which indicates that Australia is
also considering the use of PLT.
Quote:
There are a couple of web pages that all amateurs should read.
http://www.ce-mag.com/archive/03/ARG/hansen1.html
and
http://www.ce-mag.com/archive/03/ARG/hansen2.html
There are organisations wanting to introduce such systems into Australia.
The data given here must give all amateurs reason for concern.
End Quote.
Barry goes on to say that PLT could even be subject to propagation. This
would compound the problem enormously and make HF useless.
HF is becoming less used by commercial interests these days with the
availability of satellite communications so obviously even HF is now a medium
that is of low importance. Amateur radio will suffer accordingly.
Express your concern - if you have any - to the RSGB and your MP. Mass
letter writing might have some influence, even at this late stage. Other than
that, we can all migrate to the Internet - YUK!
73 de Roger - Timed at: 07:43: 10-Aug.
G3LDI @ GB7LDI.#35.GBR.EU
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