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Old May 16th 06, 02:58 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
 
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Default WiFi packet on the 2390-2450Mhz band?


I believe they did, however, you must not use encryption or use a "well
known key" so the FCC can monitor you if it wants. Look at the ARRL's
site for a "well known key". I would strongly suggest going encrypted
though, because any fool with a laptop could connect to your system if
you don't. (Not that WiFi encryption is all that great to start with.)

Frankly, you don't need to go part 97 here unless you intend to use more
power than part 15 allows, or you want to use a beam antenna and get
more radiated power than part 15 allows. But if you need to power up and
cover the whole city for an emergency communications net, go for it.


Brian Kantor wrote:
No software ... it's just WiFi ... hook it up, it works.


Did the FCC finally allow hams to use the WiFi spreading sequences?