On Wed, 2004-04-14 at 22:38, Jeff Schreiner wrote: > This is true but from my experience with amateur radio an HF rig running at > [...] > Even directional tracking devices used by zoologists will only pick up the > [...] > Sorry about the extended discussion on RF broadcasts, the main point wanted > to point out was detecting a 802.11 2.4 GHz transmission from 7 miles away > would be almost impossible. Could it be that you are confusing transmission/receipt of analog signals and digital signals? In the digital world you can distinguish between 0 and 1 even in signals which could be considered absolute crap from an analog perspective. BTW: The FCC authorizes higher power levels for point-to-point connections. A quick Google search found this: http://www.dailywireless.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1926 Regards, Frank (absolutely not a WiFi or ham or otherwise RF guy) -- Warning at the Gates of Bill: Abandon hope, all ye who press <ENTER> here...
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