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To: C210N

The existing WiFi frequencies go right through the atmosphere. How do I know? I have used them, as a ham radio operator, to communicate with satellites.


63 posted on 02/17/2014 11:27:42 AM PST by backwoods-engineer (Blog: www.BackwoodsEngineer.com)
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To: backwoods-engineer

All the ground-side devices need to transmit to the sat-side. This takes lots of power, especially if the ground antenna is not directed - an omni antenna. But, this could work when lithium ion batteries are replaced by fission or fusion batteries...


66 posted on 02/17/2014 11:38:07 AM PST by C210N (When people fear government there is tyranny; when government fears people there is liberty)
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To: backwoods-engineer

I made that point too, at 2400 Mc, I think it is doable. Heck, we hams have a band next to it at around 2300 Mc and that is a sat band too.


69 posted on 02/17/2014 11:59:07 AM PST by Nowhere Man (Mom I miss you! (8-20-1938 to 11-18-2013) Cancer sucks)
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