The docket number for the FCC's NPRM on BPL is 04-37. That is
in the FCC's Notices as of 21 Feb 04 even though the Notice is
dated 12 Feb 04.
As of a quarter to 1 PM, PST, on 21 Feb 04, the first - and only -
document on 04-37 is from the NAC, National Antenna Consortium.
For those who wish to view the Comments on 04-37 directly, the
web address for the ECFS is:
http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ecfs/comsrch_v2.cgi
Type in 04-37 in the upper left form block and press the Enter key to
retrieve the Comments...if any more are forthcoming. Note: The FCC
has NOT YET posted the NPRM text on the ECFS, a procedure
followed in the past with other dockets. It is not on the Office of
Engineering and Technology page although the OET usually takes
care of changes in Part 15..
Strangely absent is any Comments from the ARRL which some say
is the lone ranger in "fighting BPL." [apparently not enough sliver
bullets in Newington's holster although they've had a week or more
opportunity to reply] The general goals of "Broadband" as stated by
the FCC is dated 3/13/03 or very nearly a year past.
LHA / WMD