[K6BW] Re: wifi info

[Bill Smith]

Hi Ken,

Here is an update on the Internet linking project.  Brackets to hold the
antenna have been purchased, adapted, and painted.  Two brackets will be
affixed to the telephone pole and a 1-7/8" section of pipe will fit between
them.  The antenna can be mounted on the pipe.
CompUSA had a Wireless card on sale this weekend for $7 after rebate.  I
picked up one, which supports 802.11b and g.   Jack, WA6JYU, has made a
short cable with a reverse-sma connector on one end and a N-connector on the
other.  He also took the heliax home to fix the N-connectors.

Our computer needs an upgrade.  It is a 300 MHz device, with only 64Mb
memory.  The wireless connector requires 300 MHz minimum with 128Mb memory.
I may have additional memory here, but will put out an appeal to get a
faster computer. (Anyone?)

With any luck we should be able to mount the antenna sometime this week and
have a working link.  It is time to begin looking at application software!

Skype was tested this weekend.  It is very simple to set up.  I am presently
looking at a program called "Ham Radio Deluxe" which looks very fancy and
apparently has remote control capabilities for the Kenwood TS-2000 among
other radios.   Am not sure of the interface yet, but it shouldn't be
difficult.  Also have a repeater controller that may be useful to control
the Collins AM transmitter.  Will be looking at the detail this week.

73 de Bill, AB6MT
hbco2 at sbcglobal.net


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rosenbergfam at juno.com>
To: <hbco2 at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2007 8:50 AM
Subject: wifi info


> Bill,
>
> I tried to call Hyperlink Technologolies this morning but could not get
> out of the telephone prompt and talk with someone in customer service.
> In any case, I will leave it up to you to figure out what is the best way
> to proceed with finalizing the wi-fi link to the club house.
> As of now, I have a 500mw b/g signal going out on the 24DB Grid antenna
> located 45 ft above ground.  The 8 degree beam is aimed correctly and it
> appears that you are getting fairly good link and signal quality at the
> 3.8 mile line of sight range. The question I do not know is whether or
> not your data speed would increase if the USB netgear receiver on your
> end were to be a G unit, instead of a B only.  From what I can see, it
> doesn't seem to make much of a difference because my monitor shows that
> the speed is about the same between the two. I am putting out a B and G
> signal and my USB on my computer is a B only, getting 2375 down and 561
> up.
>
> More important i think is the reliability of the link.  There is one way
> to improve that thru increased power.  Hyperlink has two models:  a B
> only at 3 watts for $300. and a B/G unit at two watts for $380.  That
> seems to be the choice and I cannot find anybody that would be able to
> give advice on that.  Either of these units would make the link stronger.
>  I think you would have to look into the details of this choice and
> advise me.  Obviously, I would prefer not to spend any money if all is
> working ok now.  Otherwise, I would have to order one of the two, try it
> out, and see if there is an improvement.
> Secure the antenna and see how it goes.  I may have to check into the
> static ip address thing if we get disconnected too often.
>
> k