Re: [MLUG] Frame Relay or Better

[Shawn Parker <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

wasn't broadband over powerlines being tested down in cape or something?

i thought i read an article on the interweb a long way back about that.

i'll ask an engineer...

On Apr 7, 2005 11:36 AM, George Robb <EMAIL:PROTECTED> wrote:
> Would compression be considered encryption?   Have compression /
> de-compression on both ends with a huge buffer and it might emulate
> faster speeds than 19.2?  but, I have never played with packet :)
> 
> Anyone on the list know of a time line for broadband over power lines?
> I would love see that hit rural MO...
> 
> George
> 
> 
> Gene Worth wrote:
> 
> > Jason (and the group):
> >
> > I'm not a packet expert ... but I've been involved with several packet
> > stations.
> > #1 The station must have a licensed radio amateur as control operator at
> > all times. Non-licensed folk can use the station, as long as the control
> > operator is in control of the station. I'm not aware of parts of the
> > amateur radio spectrum available for unlicensed operations ... but I'm
> > not the FCC legal beagle on this.
> > #2 Under no circumstances is any encrypted data allowed to be sent by
> > amateurs. This would include VPNs, etc. Clear text or commonly used
> > applications, like Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, jpg, etc. are fine.
> > #3 From experience, the smaller the file, the better the transfer.
> > #4 Up to 19.2 kbps is the best you can get right now. That on the 440
> > MHz frequencies. Narrowband transmissions. "Lower is slower." Not always
> > 100% usable due to transmission difficulties, handshaking with
> > modems/radios, etc.
> >
> > Yes, time for a refresher. If you need more specifics about packet, or
> > would like "a refresher," try this URL:
> > http://www.qsl.net/cmra/
> >
> > The club packet expert is Don Moore. His email should be found on the
> > web site.
> >
> > And, as always, new/prospective members are invited to come to club
> > meetings! Second Tuesday of the month, 7PM, Boone Electric Cooperative
> > meeting room (on Rangeline -- the south side of the building).
> >
> > gene
> >
> > PS: I enjoy building radio kits, tuners, antennas, and stuff. Although
> > I'm a "lid," (Beginner ... not skilled ... learning ... very slow)  I
> > enjoy CW (continuous wave -- Morse Code). I suppose it's the challenge
> > of learning a new language.
> >
> >
> > Jason McIntosh wrote:
> >
> > > So, Gene,  can ya answer the licensing/legal questions then on setting
> > > up such a modem?  Licensing restrictions on use, i.e. VPN?  I thought
> > > there was some part of the spectrum on the extreme high end that was
> > > open for use, testing, etc. even for unlicensed use.  I haven't been too
> > > active lately, and don't remember much of the restrictions off hand
> > > other than the limitations that I use for 2 meters, and 440.... hmm,
> > > time for a refresher I think :)
> > > Thanks!
> > > Jason
> > > KC0BYM
> > >
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> > > GnuPG Key:
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> > > On Apr 7, 2005, at 9:21 AM, Gene Worth wrote:
> >
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