Brian, Like Jack says, this is nothing like a whitespaces device. You can download the first draft of the specifications at the FCC, I think it is about 120 pages. The devices are supposed to have a sensing radio to detect existing tv channels, in addition to detecting wireless microphones, and then shift to another open channel. And it is supposed to go over the net to query a database (that doesn't exist yet) as to what channels are open in a given area.
Also, you ask about what antennas are available. Speculation was that you would buy a radio and it would be certified with a specific antenna. The certification requirements will be much stricter than the unlicensed gear we are familiar with. And I would suspect the tv people will be looking over your shoulder, making sure you follow the letter of the law. Also, I believe the channels available in a given area are still somewhat in flux. Many stations were going to move around on the transition date, now that is delayed. I don't think the database Brian queried to build his google.kml has the "final" data. -John On Feb 25, 2009, at 7:18 PM, Brian Rohrbacher wrote: > So, is it a card that operates in some of the white spaces frequency > then? > > Jack Unger wrote: >> >> Sorry, it's not a "White Spaces" card. I expect White Spaces >> equipment to be ready in possibly 18 to 24 months. >> >> Brian Rohrbacher wrote: >>> >>> The google map that Brian Webster made had channels 20 - 52 on it. >>> So, is 1-8 whitespaces? And how do I find out if I can use it in >>> my area. I'd love to get my hands on one of those cards and start >>> testing, it I would be able to use it in my area. >>> >>> Brian Rohrbacher -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
