Dick Carroll wrote in message ...
N2EY wrote:

3) Those federal agencies are sitting on the sidelines while the "civilians"
hash out the details and do the hard work of making proposals and comments. If
the ARRL and amateurs can get BPL squashed or controlled, those federal
agencies don't have to do a thing. (likely?)

I doubt it, but for sure one can't be sure.So many organizations seem populated
with something other than proficient talent that such things seem to get
overlooked.
One wonders about that with NTIA and the 60 meter fiasco.
I know if I was in a position of responsibility in *any* organization I'd sure
not sit by and allow this to go forward opposed only by other users when my
organization had a serious vested interest in the outcome.

Dick

Perhaps the organization's vested interest isn't so serious. bb