8 Jun
2012
8 Jun
'12
3:26 p.m.
On 6/8/2012 12:00 PM, Eric Fort wrote:
Why would I or anyone else for that matter use anything that slow over wireless when multi megabit radios that will link reasonably long distances can be had for $50-100ea. These radios connect via ethernet with no special software. No I don't have any 56k radios on order, I don't see them as worth the cost to salvage from the trash bin next door.
Two reasons: long point-to-point hops and mobile.
I can see a real utility for a 56k backbone with 100+ mile hops which can easily be done on 420 with fewer complications (except in PAVE PAWS areas) than on the higher bands. Likewise, mobile service with omni antennas is practical over 20+ miles on 420.
David WA6NMF