The lower portion of the 2.4Ghz spectrum is technically listed as Amateur radio frequencies, and yes it is true that as a licensed amateur radio operator, you can operate at those frequencies and others with higher power loads than the average user. (Plus you can operate on frequencies average users can not)
However, the purpose of amateur radio is to promote the experimentation of radio technologies. Yes there are people who have set up long range wi-fi networks under amateur radio licensing guidelines, but these are only for experimental uses. Under no circumstances are amateur radio operators to use those frequency ranges for commercial uses. Amateur radio is a hobby, for experimentation, enjoyment and public support. Commercial applications in the amateur radio spectrum is prohibited. I hope that answers your questions a little bit. Cheers! Christopher Allsop VE3SKH -----Original Message----- From: Shidan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: July 12, 2007 10:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [biz] Wifi mesh networks for Amateur Radio Operators Are there any experts in the wireless world here from the commercial/regulatory side? If so maybe you can help with my question. I have been told that if one gets certified as an advanced amateur radio operator you can use really low frequencies with fairly high power for pretty much anything you want. So what is to stop a group of certified operators from offering wireless mesh services for free as a co-operative, with their obvious frequency and power benefits, and using this network for last mile delivery of various commercial services such as pstn, internet, tv, etc ? ---- Shidan --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
