Just imagine what it would be like of all those devices had longer ranges. It
would be such a disaster that nobody could do anything, especially in larger
cieies like Houston and Dallas.
Tom
Tom Brennan KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP
web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html
On Mon, 12 Aug 2013, Phil Scovell wrote:
> Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:50:50 -0600
> From: Phil Scovell <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: The reason for limited BLUETOOTH RANGE
>
> I believe I read some place the FCC rule is your wireless devices cannot
> transmit beyond your property. That's sort of dumb because what if you own
> a 50 square mile ranch or lived in a one bedroom apartment? I just bought a
> more expensive router and my WiFi signal is about double what the old one
> was that worked half the time. My BlueTooth headset gives me exactly what
> the books says; 33 feet. Maybe it would be better if I put it on top of the
> tower, haha.
>
> Phil.
> K0NX
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Thurman" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 5:32 PM
> Subject: Re: BLUETOOTH TRANSMITTERS WITH EXTENDED RANGE
>
>
> > part of the problem is bluetooth is a two way system, so even if the =
> > transmitter is more powerful, it might tnot receive the acknowledgement =
> > to work. one thing to make sure of is that your bluetooth transmitter is =
> > as far a spossible from any metal surface. using a usb extension cable =
> > and putting it up high, or angling it from the wire if it is small =
> > enough up high on the wall can help quit a bit. same goes for the =
> > speaker, it has to be kept clear of all metal, also remember that at 2.4 =
> > ghz any walls or cabinets appear as reflecting surfaces, so moving the =
> > bluetooth transmitter or speaker a few feet can often make a hue =
> > difference. 900 mhz wireless speakers are available and have a good =
> > range in mose cases.
> > On Aug 11, 2013, at 11:44 AM, Butch Bussen <[log in to unmask]> =
> > wrote:
> >
> >> My suggestion would be an fm transmitter. I have one I bought on =
> > ebay=20
> >> for around $55, it runs on 12 volts and warns you about not turning
> >> it=20=
> >
> >> on without an antenna. Runs 5 or 1 watt. 1 watt although not legal,=20=
> >
> >> probably wouldn't bother much and it would certainly reach all over =
> > the=20
> >> house. Crane has one, which is legal, but the one I tried didn't
> >> have=20=
> >
> >> much range.
> >> You could also go with some kind of wireless speaker system.
> >> 73
> >> Butch
> >> WA0VJR
> >> Node 3148
> >> Wallace, ks.
> >>=20
> >>=20
> >> On Sat, 10=20
> >> Aug 2013, don bishop wrote:
> >>=20
> >>> Hi all,
> >>>=20
> >>> We have a computer with lots of music on it and would like to be able =
> > to
> >>> listen in other rooms in the house with a bluetooth speaker. We've
> >>> tried several transmitters, but the range isn't very good which is to =
> > be
> >>> expected.
> >>>=20
> >>> I've heard of transmitters that are supposed to have an extended =
> > range,
> >>> but I've yet to see one which lives up to their claims.
> >>>=20
> >>> Does anyone happen to know of a bluetooth transmitter with more than =
> > the
> >>> average bluetooth range of about 30 feet?
> >>>=20
> >>> Thanks,
> >>>=20
> >>>=20
> >>> Don
> >>>=20
> >>>=20
> >
>
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