In the FCC rules are there any instances where BPL is allowed to harmfully interfere with licensed services?
Yes. From 47CFR15.611(2)(c)(iii): “At locations where an Access BPL operator attenuates radiated emissions from its operations in accordance with the above required capabilities, we will not require that operator to take further actions to resolve complaints of harmful interference to mobile operations.” This rule basically exonerates any BPL system from harmful interference complaints from licensed mobile operations if they drop their emission level 20 db below the emissions limit for frequencies below 30 Mhz or 10 db below the limit above 30 Mhz. This would allow BPL to interfere with mobile operations such as public safety services without any recourse by the FCC or public safety agencies. This rule which was enacted by the FCC without any public comment and is one of the items cited in ARRL’s court appeal against the FCC BPL order.
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