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Re: Apps use mesh networking to bypass the internet

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On Thu, 2014-04-10 at 13:27 -0800, john wrote: 
> 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.
> 
On the APRS, nobody knows you're a dog. :)

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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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