Final thought: ISDN service is an option to consider if it's available in
the boonies.
-----Original Message-----
From: slug@nks.net [mailto:slug@nks.net]On Behalf Of mike rock
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:43 AM
To: slug@nks.net
Subject: Re: [SLUG] In a communication hole.
The final solution to this will take a while since I will not be moving in
to the new house until about April. Then I will start testing options. I
will be acquiring data until then to determine the direction to take.
Thank you all for your input. I am going to proceed with some detailed
follow-up on your suggestions.
Thank you again,
Michael
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Grantham" <pwgrant@cssi-fl.com>
To: <slug@nks.net>
Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:11 AM
Subject: RE: [SLUG] In a communication hole.
> I was told by a tech rep that their newer models have detachable antennae.
> I don't recall the spec, conceivably the antennae could be located and
some
> length from the unit (with the right kind of cable (RG6, 58, or 59, etc.)
> They spouted 1 mile coverage (granted open distance. A 1/4 mi (diameter)
> should be well within their spec. Admittedly, I have not tried this far a
> shoot so I cannot attest that it will work.
>
> I for one am curious as to the outcome. Keep us posted.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: slug@nks.net [mailto:slug@nks.net]On Behalf Of Chuck Hast
> Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 8:57 AM
> To: slug@nks.net
> Subject: Re: [SLUG] In a communication hole.
>
>
> On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 05:49:18 -0800, Chuck Hast <wchast@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 08:28:46 -0500, Patrick Grantham
> > <pwgrant@cssi-fl.com> wrote:
> > > Parkervision sells wireless gear that "guarantees" 1 mile coverage
> > > unobstructed. It retails for about $100 for the router and &80 for
the
> > > nics. Might work for you.
> > >
> > What is the web address?
>
> I found it,
> http://www.parkervision.com/
>
> They do not carry bridges, Mike is going to need a bridge up on a support
> structure in order to do the job, their wireless router with the
> appropriate antenna
> on the far end may do the job, but he is still going to have to house
> it in a box
> and feed it power and 10basewhatever from the cable/dsl end of things.
>
>
> -
> Chuck Hast
> To paraphrase my flight instructor;
> "the only dumb question is the one you DID NOT ask resulting in my going
> out and having to identify your bits and pieces in the midst of torn
> and twisted metal."
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