Kevin Custer wrote:
> Bob Dengler wrote:
>
>
>>...and if internet isn't available at the site, how about using 802.11b or
>>a to bring it in? I've yet with play with that stuff, but it sounds to me
>>like a pair of gain antennas at each end could get you a couple of miles to
>>where you would have wired internet access. Anyone try this?
>>
>>Bob NO6B
>>
>
>
> I have a 6.65 mile non-line-of-site path to bring internet access to my
> home from the center of town where our T1 line exists. I use 802.11b
> (2.4 gHz) with larger grids (about 24 dB gain) on each end. There are
> different cards available these days that have better receiver
> sensitivities and more power, however, they are illegal for operation
> when used in non licensed applications. I simply programmed the cards
> to operate in the ham portion of the band and used my callsign for the SSID.
>
> I do not want other peoples opinion on the legality of running internet
> that is encrypted over the ham band, as I really couldn't care about
> someone else's opinion on my operation, however feel free to discuss the
> technical nature of the subject in any detail here.
>
> Some images:
> http://www.shol.com/wireless/pix/wireless1path.jpg
> http://www.shol.com/wireless/pix/wireless2path.jpg
> http://www.shol.com/wireless/pix/wireless3path.jpg
>
> Kevin Custer
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