Another problem with broadband on power lines is that it'll supply tons of *hash* directly to _anything_ that's plugged into a wall. That means you'll get noise on your stereo, DVD, TV, radio, and your _computer_. There's barely enough filtering in most consumer products to kill the sixty cycle hum - broadband will wreak everyone's home entertainment centers.
I'm not quite sure... Of course, there's an easy test. If the power cycling of the fridge, freezer, water heater, washing machine, and other such loads will cause an audible click or otherwise noticeable glitch in your equipment, then the data might be a problem, too. If, however, those high-intensity events are not witnessed on the equipment, I would feel the equipment would be immune to the data, as well.
My stereos do not pass this test. The computer does, as well as the FM monitor receiver. Admittedly, the last item is not strictly a consumer grade product.
But you are giving me hope. Perhaps, at a long last, we will see a benefit from the insufficient electromagnetic compatibility of consumer products.
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*That* should put the kybosh on it.
-m
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My stereos do not pass this test. The computer does, as well as the FM monitor receiver. Admittedly, the last item is not strictly a consumer grade product.
But you are giving me hope. Perhaps, at a long last, we will see a benefit from the insufficient electromagnetic compatibility of consumer products.