Dave:

At this point, I am embarrassed to say that I can't answer any of your 
questions very satisfactorally.

I do know that the routers they are using are commercially produced, and 
cost about $26 a piece.

Very affordable.

I believe the software they are using is open source, but I don't know what 
it is and where they are getting it.

They are using external antennas attached to the routers but again, I have 
no specific details on make, model or whatever..

All I know is they want to set up one of the routers and an antenna at my 
QTH here for testing.

I'll know more later today, and will try to put together more of an 
intelligent reply after that.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Marthouse" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 1:42 PM
Subject: Mesh Network


> ~Hi Tom,
>
> That idea about a mesh network is interesting. What routers are they 
> using?
> Are they using any special software loaded on them to accomplish their 
> task?
> Is the software open source or homebrew?  Are they using external antennas
> attached to the routers?  If so, what type of antennas?  I assume they are
> attempting to construct a wide area network (wan) in your area using 
> 2.4GHZ.
> That project sounds really cool.  Any information would be appreciated.
>
>
> Dave Marthouse N2AAM
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>