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Richard, If you already have a Linksys or other system, buy the 2.4GHZ fixed station antenna and some coax and install it yourself. I see no need for special ...
Jim Godward
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Sep 21, 2009
3:57 pm
5343
hi, jim. no, don't have or use a linksys in the RV. for the most part i'm able to use the built-in intel wifi card in the laptop. for those occasions where...
Richard Bauer
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Sep 21, 2009
4:31 pm
5344
I am also interested in finding out how this was attached to the batwing and how it was routed to the repeater or linksys modem. I see that the non-repeater...
Norma Steele
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Sep 21, 2009
9:47 pm
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Hi Rich -- I will take & post pictures of all parts of the instillation as soon as my Bounder comes back from Onan repairs. In regards to the software is...
Patrick
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Sep 21, 2009
11:15 pm
5346
norma, the software that comes with the non-repeater kit is what allows the antenna to function as a wifi adapter. the repeater kit requires no software since...
Richard Bauer
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Sep 22, 2009
12:01 am
5347
Rich, Thanks for the reply. Since you are a ham, I was thinking that perhaps I could try another way to mount the antenna. How about using a tripod for a ham...
Norma Steele
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Sep 22, 2009
3:36 am
5348
Hi Ya'll, Here is another Ham's idea. I purchased a telescoping flag pole from Camping World. I then made a bracket that allowed me to connect the flag pole...
Rex
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Sep 22, 2009
11:43 am
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norma, i wouldn't bother with a ground mounted tripod. a basic 3-foot tripod is fairly inexpensive and a 3' to 5' piece of 3" or 4" PVC would make a terrific...
Richard Bauer
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Sep 25, 2009
1:18 pm
5350
Rich, I am a bit confused. What is the difference between a ground mounted trip and the one you are suggesting. In my thoughts they appear to be the same. ...
Norma Steele
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Sep 26, 2009
5:32 am
5351
hi, norma. what i'm considering doing is mounting the external wi-fi antenna onto the TV batwing antenna mast. this would put the wi-fi antenna up 5' t 10'...
Richard Bauer
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Sep 26, 2009
9:21 pm
5352
Ahhhhh, now I understand. I miss read your post. So, what I still do not understand is how the antenna is mounted to the TV batwing antenna. I can't quite...
Norma Steele
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Sep 27, 2009
3:21 am
5353
I have a Linksys router with Tomato firmware installed. http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato That allows it to be used as a "repeater". A friend gave it to me,...
Dave Rudisill
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Sep 27, 2009
5:07 pm
5354
How does this compare in speed...to say cable vs dial up? We are getting back into rv'n and would like to use laptop. Looking for a cheap way to access the...
~~*LEIGH*~~
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Sep 27, 2009
9:05 pm
5356
Hi, I have seen this done by a good ham radio friend of ours. Can't post pictures since it is not my rig, and owner does not own the rig anymore. But, his...
Boni
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Sep 27, 2009
11:29 pm
5357
I've place 2 photos of a WIlson cellphone antenna attached to a bat wing TV antenna in the photo area of this group. ...
TLN
grandgene
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Sep 27, 2009
11:59 pm
5358
I should add this is not my motorhome. -Tom ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
TLN
grandgene
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Sep 28, 2009
12:06 am
5359
Thank you, Tom. Whoever it belongs to, that is quite a contraption! ... -- xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Norma Steele mailto:noyahspam@... ... avast! Antivirus:...
Norma Steele
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Sep 28, 2009
5:06 am
5360
That motor home belong to a guy named Art. I met him at a campground in Washington a few years back, when he saw me admiring his antenna. He sent me the pics...
Dave Rudisill
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Sep 28, 2009
2:36 pm
5361
My experience with verizon wireless (on a cradlepoint router) is that the speed is usually around 80 to 120 kbps but it can be lower in some areas. Not as...
Norm & Mary Scherer
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Sep 28, 2009
3:27 pm
5362
In the last year, almost everyplace we have traveled in the US has been in Verizon "Broadband" areas. Take a look at the coverage map: ...
Dave Rudisill
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Sep 29, 2009
12:10 am
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A little brain fart there.... My speed experience has been around 800 to 1200 kbps. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Norm & Mary Scherer
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Sep 29, 2009
12:30 am
5364
Hi, Please forgive me if this is a "stupid question", but my husband and I are considering going on the road with his software business. However, to provide...
anita.metzker
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Oct 23, 2009
2:45 pm
5365
no stupid questions here, anita. in general your options are (in no particular order): - wireless access (cell phone, data card, smart phone, etc) - wi-fi...
Richard Bauer
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Oct 23, 2009
3:33 pm
5366
Anita, Rich gave you a very good rundown on what is available. One thing that may change some of his recommendations. You said "...get internet while you're on...
Alaskansnowbirds
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Oct 23, 2009
4:24 pm
5367
We do something similar (we run a graphic design studio and do consulting engineering) both often involve massive file transfers. Many RV camp grounds claim...
FlysLikeRock
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Oct 23, 2009
5:05 pm
5368
Do a search for Satellite Internet. Just another option. Then seem to be having a sale right now. Anne ... From: "FlysLikeRock" <flyslikerock@...> To:...
anne watson
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Oct 23, 2009
5:50 pm
5369
Check out MotoSat at www.motosat.com and look at substantial input from owners at www.datastormusers.com. We have used ours for 3 1/2 years with minimal...
DAVE EVANS
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Oct 23, 2009
6:03 pm
5370
I have both Wi-Fi, which I find most unreliable for business use and a Sprint EV-D0 USB modem. In fact, I have two of them. One is for my grandson to use to...
mrehmus
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Oct 24, 2009
4:26 pm
5371
Another option is now out and offered by both Verizon and Sprint - MiFi. The following Verizon is a link to the CNET review of Verizon's version. Regret I...
yr1ch
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Oct 26, 2009
1:29 am
5372
THANK YOU ALL for your information and suggestions.  As I said, it will be a bit before we are ready to go on the road.  We truly appreciate all the...
Anita
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Oct 26, 2009
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