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Re: Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet

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Robert Hayes wrote:

> On Wed, 2014-04-09 at 14:18 -0800, john wrote:
>> 
>> Yeah! I had a similar idea before, only it is to give access to the
>> internet. It would be cool if everyone's wifi router had an open/public
>> channel. It could be throttled, very low bandwidth say 56kbit, and
>> segregated from the main wifi traffic. Could be used for simple messaging
>> applications... like finding my dog :)
>> 
>> You could make a simple wifi dog collar/locator that would work all over
>> town. To do that today you either have to add a cellular or sat. modem
>> with its subscription costs, or have a high power transmitter designed
>> and licensed.
>> 
>> Ham radio APRS would work well for this too, but not every dog owner is a
>> licensed Ham operator.
>> 
> If the transmitter is on the dogs' collar... I think technically the DOG
> has to be a licensed Ham operator. And let's face it: A dog like that
> isn't going to get lost. Unless he really wants to.

:D

Actually the APRS service can be used for GPS positioning, some telemetry, 
and short messages. The transmitter must be owned and operated by a licensed 
Ham, and it must identify using his/her callsign. But you don't have to be 
physically present. People frequently use them on vehicles, and high 
altitude baloonsats.

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Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet "tdk" <forum.tdk@squte.com> - 2014-04-08 16:15 -0500
  Re: Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet RS Wood <rsw@therandymon.com> - 2014-04-08 23:05 +0000
    Re: Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet Randy Westlund <Vorzakir@invalid.invalid> - 2014-04-09 05:18 +0000
      Re: Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet john <nospam@no.net> - 2014-04-09 14:18 -0800
        Re: Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet Robert Hayes <jacklndn@yahoo.com> - 2014-04-10 01:36 -0700
          Re: Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet polygonum <rmoudndgers@vrod.co.uk> - 2014-04-10 19:20 +0100
          Re: Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet john <nospam@no.net> - 2014-04-10 13:27 -0800
            Re: Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet Robert Hayes <jacklndn@yahoo.com> - 2014-04-11 09:56 -0700
    Re: Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet Gordon Henderson <gordon+usenet@drogon.net> - 2014-04-09 09:15 +0000
      Re: Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet RS Wood <rsw@therandymon.com> - 2014-04-09 21:58 +0000

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