[Elecraft] OT: getting shack on network

[Stuart Rohre]

802.11b technology is readily available at computer stores and as a plus;
also works in the amateur 2400 MHz band on a few of the channels.  That
means it is legal for you to convert this equipment to a better antenna for
more range under part 97 rules.  (ham rules).  Converting is as simple as
getting the right reverse sex coax connector onto your feedline to a better
antenna.  Basic units use diversity antennas which are rubber ducks or on
lap top cards, they are simple printed circuit dipoles.  802.11 is a defacto
standard now, and is plenty fast for home networking, as well as the ham
band experimentation.  Being the most popular 802.11 format, its components
are cheap!
-Stuart
K5KVH