http://explorer.cyberstreet.com/wap11/WAP11_Spectral_Output.html
Andrew Stern [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Casey Halverson wrote:
> I'm not a big fan of power anymore. High antenna gain is much more
> productive, and its safer that way too...
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> I think there is a big problem with modifications, especially done by
> hackers that have no test equipment. And yes, even a few milliwatts
> adjustment brings it out of type acceptance. Those power amps have have
> specified min/max values, but that doesn't mean it will work a damn at
> any given value.
> Lets take the WAP11 hack for example. Not only did it splatter the
> entire 2.4GHz band, it put out spurs up and and down the spectrum. EIRP
> limits mean nothing when your power isnt even on frequency. All one
> needs is a nice little spike on the input of an emergency services
> repeater to make you really popular with the FCC .. Or worse yet, the
> hams *duck*
>
> Given linksys' colorful history of out of specification operation, I
> think it would be interesting to test out the WRT54's emissions after
> the hack.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Brian Lloyd [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 12:00 PM
>> To: Greg DesBrisay; Wirless Forum
>> Subject: Re: stupid tx power tricks (was Fw: [BAWUG] bridging help)
>>
>> I understand and you are correct. But I tend to be less concerned about rules than about safety and good engineering. And from a practical point of view, if the signal quality is acceptable and the EIRP is within limits, I doubt the FCC will come knocking on your door.
>>
>> (Disclaimer: you violate FCC rules at your own risk. Don't blame me.)
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