Instead of buying a 100mw amp, why not just buy a Cisco Aironet card?  Those
put out over 140mW.  

Couldn't you just use the 24db antennas and just Fedex them to the site
instead of carrying them on the plane?  

Jay

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard T Nechanicky [mailto:v0key at yahoo.com] 
> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 2:17 PM
> To: tcwug-list at tcwug.org
> Subject: RE: [TCWUG] Antennas/Amplifiers - Recommendations?
> 
> 
> Thanks Jay...
> 
> The distances will very from job to job, but I am
> looking for 12-15 miles.  You are right that the 500mW
> amp is illegal for the 15db antenna, but as we all
> know folks on the Internet will sell you almost
> anything.  I ended up getting a 100mW to avoid any
> issues...the 24db is a possibility down the road, but
> right now I need something small enough that I can
> carry it on a plane...the one I purchase is the size
> of a laptop screen.
> 
> Rich
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- "Austad, Jay" <austad at marketwatch.com> wrote:
> > What kind of distances are you trying to achieve?  A
> > 24db dish antenna will
> > provide you with a 23 mile link as long as you can
> > get it high enough to
> > avoid any obstructions.  Ditching the 15db + amp for
> > a 24db would probably
> > save you some money.
> > 
> > Is a 500mW amp even legal on a 15db antenna?  With a
> > 24db antenna, the FCC
> > limits you to 150 or 200mW (forgot the exact
> > number).
> > 
> > Jay
> > 
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Richard T Nechanicky
> > [mailto:v0key at yahoo.com] 
> > > Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 5:06 PM
> > > To: tcwug-list at tcwug.org
> > > Subject: [TCWUG] Antennas/Amplifiers -
> > Recommendations?
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Hello All,
> > > 
> > > I am looking at upgrading my antenna (which I use
> > for
> > > picking up WLANs from a distance...not really war
> > > driving since it will be set up on a tripod). 
> > Just so
> > > you all don't think I am a nut case, I have been
> > doing
> > > this for clients across the country as they deploy
> > > WLANs (not to mention my own R&D around the Twin
> > > Cities).
> > > 
> > > The question I have is do any of you have any
> > > recommended antennas/amplifiers (or packages)
> > based
> > > upon your experience or what you have read/heard.
> > > 
> > > My current shopping list includes the following
> > > antenna and amplifier that I will be plugging into
> > my
> > > Orinco card, so any feedback would be greatly
> > > appreciated.  If there are any engineers (e.g.
> > EEs)
> > > out there, please feel free to comment on the
> > > combination I have below and if it makes sense...
> > > 
> > > (1) HyperGain(r) 2.4 GHz Mini 15 dBi Reflector
> > Grid
> > > Antenna (model HG2415G)
> > > (2) HyperAmp(tm) 500 mW 2.4 GHz Bi-Directional AGC
> > > Amplifier (model HA2401-AGC500 with Automatic Gain
> > > Control)
> > > 
> > > Thanks in advance for the help,
> > > Rich
> > > 
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