[Ham-Computers] WI FI info

[Brian K. Gaskamp]

Yes Jim I would like to know the manufacturer and model number if you can 
find that out.

Thanks,
Brian
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Hill" <JJan-3 at cox.net>
To: "Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications,or 
experimenting" <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] WI FI info


> Hi Brian: Wireless pcmcia cards with external antenna connectors are
> available, but the great majority have an internal antenna as part of
> the card.  I purchased one years ago for a laptop, but dropped the
> laptop.  I still have it somewhere, and will look for it and give you
> the manufacturer-model, if you are interested.  I purchased another
> laptop with an internal wireless setup.
>
> I'm looking for a wireless repeater, which I think would be much
> better than a pcmcia card with an antenna port.  I'm a RVer, and most
> RV parks now have wifi available.  There seem to be two types of
> setups.  One has a good setup with external antennas, but costs
> around $5.00/day.  The other is free, but usually consists of a
> wireless router on a shelf in the office.  By the time the signal
> radiates through the walls of the office, past some monster aluminum
> RV's between me and the office, and through a window of my
> aluminum-sided RV signal strength is nothing.  I usually end up
> sitting at a table in the laundry room, or at an outside park bench
> near the office - not much fun after dark.  I've found a few
> repeaters, but they seem to have special requirements,  such as the
> transmitter (owned by RV park) and repeater (owned by me) have same
> manufacture-model, or the repeater is designed to go between my modem
> (I don't use an external modem) and computer.  If anyone has any
> specific suggestions regarding a suitable repeater and directional
> antenna, I'm interested.
>
> Jim
>
>
> At 03:54 AM 11/16/2009, you wrote:
>>I don't know if there are any experts on WI FI on the group here but I 
>>have
>>a question.
>>
>>I guess another thing is this the proper place to ask?
>>
>>If there are any experts I guess we can email direct.
>>
>>73
>>Brian
>>KA5BKG
>>
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