green bean wrote: > hi-- > i regret any confusion caused by my mis-understanding of charles' post. > 802.11y opens up 3.65 - 3.7 ghz to wifi use, NOT just wimax, > except when it interferes with existing [grandfathered in] satellite > earth stations. >
Correct. :) No worries! We can all learn together which is the way it should be. > i believe there are 3 satellite earth stations in socal, but none in SD. > heres a good wikipedia summary: > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11y > Yes that is correct. However there are some other restrictions which must be taken into account depending on how close to the border you are. > 802.11 is a licensed band with the FCC license costing $200+. > This license is nationwide and non-exclusive. > It also has a 10 year term. > i believe - but arent sure - this license will greatly increase - maybe up > to 50w - maximum power limits that 2.4 ghz wifi operates under. > --1capybara :) > 20 to 25 watts depending on various factors. -- Charles Wyble (818) 280 - 7059 http://charlesnw.blogspot.com CTO Known Element Enterprises / SoCal WiFI project _______________________________________________ SoCalFreeNet.org General Discussion List To unsubscribe, please visit: http://socalfreenet.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss_socalfreenet.org
