On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 12:58:44 -0500, Pete Theisen <petet@acun.com> wrote:
> Patrick Grantham wrote:
> > 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
>
> Hi Patrick!
>
> We have been batting around the idea of neighborhood Wi-Fi at our
> neighborhood association meetings. It seems to me that there is even
> stronger gear out there, but I haven't seen it, just heard that it is in
> use "out West" (California, presumably) Supposedly there is something
> mounting on a pole that would cover the whole neighborhood, 500 homes,
> from one cable or DSL link. Does anyone know? That would be what would
> really do it.
>
> Regards,
Motorola Canopy, it is more expensive, the people that do the RS-air
stuff use it.
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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