To be honest with you there Capin' I wasn't really interested in the HF side (although I may get there on day). I am interested in some 2m/440 linking projects using a IRLP (Internet Relay Linking Project (UDP traffic)) to link some of the repeaters around the state. Dunno if there is much need/interest in it though. Yahesu (sp) has just released a box that allows repeater linking via dialup (this month QST) that looks interesting but has no ethernet connectivity.
There are a-lot of 2.4ghz mods out there that can be fun for hams. Most of it falls under the same guise as community internet projects. The biggest difference is that the hams probably have a better handle on the antenna technology and signal particulars at 2.4ghz than the networking guys. We all need to be good RF citizens and take care of the 2.4g band (that is unless the FCC gives it to NEXTEL like the proposal they just got (see this month's QST again). There are a couple of WAP11 mods that will increase the power but at a hefty price of very noisy interfearance in the neighboring bands. Something like this will most likely destroy 3 or 4 802.11 channels in the area. In any case there is a lot of competition in the 2.4 range and we just all have to learn to live togther. kw On Thursday 16 May 2002 12:48, you wrote: > Cap'n, > > I have to agree with you completely. > > Ed Richards > N5VSK - Amateur Extra - Not much of an HF setup at this point. > -- Kris A. Wotipka, WOTIPKA! inc. 337.739.5180 human__337.893.1289 fax__KD5QYV amateur radio
