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Re: [world-cruising] WiFi & log distance communications

From: Dave Kellogg (no email)
Date: Thu Mar 17 2005 - 10:48:55 EST

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    I would like to have a copy of those .Docıs for reference, Iım going to
    probably get a SSB radio in the next few weeks.

    Dave
    >
    > From:
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    > Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 09:39:07 -0500
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    > Subject: RE: [world-cruising] WiFi & log distance communications
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    >> >I've attached a couple of files containing snips from all the
    >> >posting on a number of forums over the years. They are disorganized
    >> >but contain a lot of useful information including model and
    >> >configuration suggestions.
    >> >
    >> >I'll send them directly. If anyone wants a copy of
    >> >Communications.doc, Radios.doc or SingleSideBand.doc let me know.
    >
    >
    > Rick,
    >
    > We would like a copy of your attachments, too. Please send to
    > .
    >
    > We have just started seriously considering our communication needs so
    > this thread is very timely. There is an article on the same subject
    > at http://www.takehersailing.com/
    >
    > My main concern at this time is getting good weather information. Any
    > good sources on receiving weather faxes?
    >
    > The comment about the cost of the sat phone vs. SSB was interesting,
    > but is the break even point the only consideration? Are there things
    > that you can do with SSB that can't be done with a sat phone and vice
    > versa? It seems like the SSB is currently the primary means of
    > communicating with other cruisers when out of VHF range. And if you
    > have your ham license you can link through to land-based family in an
    > emergency.
    >
    > There are a lot of options and the technology is changing daily.
    > Thanks, Rick for starting this conversation.
    >
    >
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