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Re: [TowerTalk] Temp tower idea

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Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Temp tower idea
From: K8RI <K8RI-on-TowerTalk@tm.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:38:41 -0400
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On 3/13/2012 12:34 AM, Al Kozakiewicz wrote:
> Just to make my point clear, any decent access point can be configured to 
> function as a repeater.  It merely needs to be within recption distance of 
> another access point.  All it needs is power - no additional network cable 
> runs are necessary.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Al Kozakiewicz
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 12:10 AM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: RE: [TowerTalk] Temp tower idea
>
> Assuming this is a relatively flat area, why would you need any more than 
> about 20 feet in height - enough to clear nearby vehicles and similar 
> obstructions?
>
> Height isn't going to compensate for low signal strength.

It will if you have trees and buildings in the way.

73

Roger (K8RI)

>    Maybe what you really need is more than one access point?
>
> Al
> AB2ZY
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