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Old 14-09-2008, 12:56   #5
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For a USB based device you will do better to put together a setup like Chuck has. The most important factor in making a long distance connection is the receive sensitivity of the radio, not the output power. The Engenius EUB362-ext and the Alfa AWUSO36H have the best receive sensitivity of any USB device I'm aware of.

A one watt bi-directional amplifier is normally used to make up for signal losses in a long run of coax.

Bob Stewart
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