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RBEmerson · 20-03-2009, 06:43

I strongly recommend re-examining the antenna's pattern - it is a directional antenna, albeit with about a 90 degree look angle. As to "away from a marina" - I opted for that antenna specifically because it works well in just such as setting.

Yes, it's not waterproof (although Hawking, and others, make suitable weather-resistant antennas), but for casual use, it's amazing what a plastic freezer bag can do when it rains.

I should have clarified that I was addressing "how to get something working without a lot of investment in money or time" and not "how to create a commercial-grade WLAN network system".

20-03-2009, 06:43	#54
RBEmerson Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SE PA Boat: Baba 35 - One With The Wind Posts: 375	I strongly recommend re-examining the antenna's pattern - it is a directional antenna, albeit with about a 90 degree look angle. As to "away from a marina" - I opted for that antenna specifically because it works well in just such as setting. Yes, it's not waterproof (although Hawking, and others, make suitable weather-resistant antennas), but for casual use, it's amazing what a plastic freezer bag can do when it rains. I should have clarified that I was addressing "how to get something working without a lot of investment in money or time" and not "how to create a commercial-grade WLAN network system". __________________ S/V One With The Wind '85 Baba 35 Now heading down the ICW