Hi Rod,

This is a great idea! I've been reading about other hams experimenting with extending their WiFi connections. Here is a link to a QRZ thread about extending the WiFi range:

http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?t=220903 [1]

I don't have the desired time to participate, but I would definitely want to monitor the group. Thank you!

---Michael, NO6O

On Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:17:38 -0700, "Rod Fritz" wrote:

Hi Everyone,

The ATVSIG Group has proposed a project with the initial working name, "Ham WiFi".

The purpose of the project is to "ESTABLISH RELIABLE HIGH-SPEED DIGITAL RADIO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TWO OR MORE AMATEUR RADIO STATIONS". A possible long-term goal may be to establish what is known as a "mesh network".

We already have a startup workgroup, but wonder who else might be interested. Let me know if you want to "participate" or "monitor" the project.

Participants will assess needs, establish objectives and build a prototype system.

Monitors will provide input to the project group and monitor the group's progress.

Please pass this information on to others in SBARC who may want to be part of the group.

Anyone interested can email me at rod@sbatv.org [2]

Thank you,

Rod Fritz, WB9KMO

SBARC ATVSIG Chair

Links: ------ [1] http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?t=220903 [2] mailto:rod@sbatv.org