Our focus should be on raising awareness. We can provide contact
information from suppliers like Vivato, and we can highlight the flaws
in BPL, but the decision-making process should be left to the community.
Some hams with UHF, tower-raising, and/or digital networking expertise
may see this as a business opportunity. Obviously, we should encourage
such enterprises wherever we can.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
-----Original Message-----
From: rfi-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:rfi-bounces@contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Chuck O'Neal
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 17:43
To: Dave Bernstein; 'Ward Silver'; 'RFI Reflector'
Subject: Re: [RFI] Example of Rural Wi-Fi/Wi-Max
Excellent!
This sounds like a great plan. Let's use our resources!
Is there a way to develop an objective comparative business model for
each approach for rural communities that will have credibility? This
would cover the next level of diligence when the local ham
representative is asked for details. Or, is the intent just to show the
alternative and make them aware. Perhaps a hand off to the ARRL? Back
up WILL be needed.
Comments?
Chuck...K1KW
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Bernstein
To: 'Ward Silver' ; 'RFI Reflector'
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 4:48 PM
Subject: RE: [RFI] Example of Rural Wi-Fi/Wi-Max
A good counter-example indeed.
Getting that article to the appropriate decision-makers across rural
America
with a one-page, non-technical summary entitled "Read this before
investing
in BPL" could have a significant positive impact. A good way to
identify and
reach those local decision-makers is via local hams. As rural
communities
become more aggressive in seeking and deploying broadband access, we
want to
be sure that they're aware of this option.
73,
Dave, AA6YQ
-----Original Message-----
From: rfi-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:rfi-bounces@contesting.com]
On
Behalf Of Ward Silver
Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 3:59 PM
To: RFI Reflector; w1rfi@arrl.org; nn1n@arrl.org
Subject: [RFI] Example of Rural Wi-Fi/Wi-Max
I can't speak for the veracity of the reporter's story, but it does
seem to
be more than a regurgitation of press releases.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/189699_vivato07.html
This is the good counter-example to BPL we need to provide.
73, Ward N0AX
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