In case anyone of you is interested.
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Subject: [Wireless-training] RF connectors, pigtails & antennas / alternative
sources
Date: Sunday 31 July 2005 20:53
From: sebastian buettrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Wireless Training participants <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
dear all,
i mentioned on several occasions
how basic materials for
do-it-yourself antenna building and connections
could maybe be purchased from asian sources
at much lower prices than from US/european sources.
here is an update:
i have made some test orders from taiwan companies,
and recently, while staying at ICTP italy,
have had a chance to test the materials.
the quality of the materials is absolutely ok -
therefore,
i would encourage everybody to consider these sources,
whereever connectors, pigtails, antennas are needed.
to give you a few examples:
N connectors, e.g. for cantenna building,
typically are
USD 4-5 from US/europe sources,
down to USD 1-2 from direct sources.
pigtails, e.g. from Linksys boxes to N connector antennas,
typically are
USD 20 (circa) from US/europe sources,
down to USD 3-5 from direct sources.
all it takes is your initiative,
and the organization of enough partners with an interest.
if we can order in larger quantities,
the prices really make a difference.
i d be happy to act as a collector and distributor,
but i am equally happy to share my contacts.
it is not my plan to become a distributor myself!!!!
especially for east african projects,
it might make sense to re-establish some of the
traditional trade routes towards the east.
dhow culture!
and it might make sense for european community networkers too.
pls forward/disseminate this as you find it appropriate.
all the best,
sebastian
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