Understanding Power Line Telecommunications (PLT)

Power Line Telecommunications (PLT) devices, also known as Power Line Carrier (PLC) or Broadband over Power Lines (BPL), use household electrical wiring to transmit data. Unfortunately, these devices often generate significant radio frequency interference (RFI) across a wide range of amateur radio bands, disrupting QSOs and making DX challenging for many operators.

Hams worldwide are concerned about the impact of PLT on amateur radio activity. Resources in this category provide information on the technical aspects of PLT interference and the efforts by national regulators, such as Ofcom, and advocacy groups to address these issues. Operators can find details on how to identify and report PLT interference, and learn about campaigns to ban or restrict the use of these devices to protect the amateur radio spectrum.