[SCFN] Discuss Digest, Vol 43, Issue 7

[Charles Wyble]

green bean wrote:
> hi--
> i regret any confusion caused by my mis-understanding of charles' post.
> 802.11y  opens up 3.65 - 3.7 ghz to wifi use, NOT just wimax,
> except when it interferes with existing [grandfathered in] satellite
> earth stations.
>   

Correct. :)

No worries! We can all learn together which is the way it should be.
> i believe there are 3 satellite earth stations in socal, but none in SD.
> heres a good wikipedia summary:
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEEE_802.11y
>   

Yes that is correct. However there are some other restrictions which 
must be taken into account
depending on how close to the border you are.
> 802.11 is a licensed band with the FCC license costing $200+.
> This license is nationwide and non-exclusive.
>   

It also has a 10 year term.
> i believe - but arent sure - this license will greatly increase - maybe up
> to 50w - maximum power limits that 2.4 ghz wifi operates under.
> --1capybara :)
>   

20 to 25 watts depending on various factors.


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Charles Wyble (818) 280 - 7059
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CTO Known Element Enterprises / SoCal WiFI project