[TowerTalk] OT:Satellite Internet - Results

[Adam Shirley WJ4X]

I use a VZW wireless card for internet when out and about, it worked
great at Field Day. This might be the most practical option if you have
cell service.


On 8/27/2010 12:16 PM, Dan Bookwalter wrote:
> Well i sort of expected these results .... the general consensus is as follows:
> 
> Hughes is bad
> Hughes is good
> WildBlue is bad
> WildBlue is good
> 
> There was some encouraging comments regarding using Cell based internet , 
> especially when it came to latencies. Virgin Mobile has a new device which shows 
> some promise also , I will be looking into getting and outside cell antenna and 
> possibly an amplifier , I have been in contact with a local wireless ISP who is 
> going to take a look this weekend and see if they can help me (and my neighbors) 
> out.
> 
> Thanks to everyone for their input.
> 
> Dan N8DCJ
> 
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