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Ham radio: the difference between HomePlug and ComTrend.
by Guy J Kewney | posted on 02 September 2009
We reported problems with ComTrend "mains Internet" devices in the home, and asked whether amateur radio might be an obsolete sport, like Fives. Good response, thanks to all readers! - but in particular, this from Scott Willy on our board:
Willy wrote:
Note that Comtrend adapters do not follow the HomePlug standard. They are based on DS2 proprietary technology.
Many years ago HomePlug worked with the amateur radio community (specifically the ARRL) to ensure that the HomePlug power line technology minimizes instances of harmful interference to licensed amateur radio operators.
The "HomePlug and ARRL Joint Test Report" can be found here
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