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<DIV><SPAN class=430352412-23032004><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hi
All,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=430352412-23032004><FONT face=Arial size=2>Well, I'm at it
again... I want to get my Node in Hopper Crossing set up.
Finally. And I want to do this in the next couple of
Months.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=430352412-23032004><FONT face=Arial size=2>Really all I need is
a good antenna and mast, and someone with experience in fixin said antenna and
mast to a Two storey, tile roofed house. A good ladder may be useful as
well :)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=430352412-23032004><FONT face=Arial size=2>If anyone can offer
any suggestions on what antenna is good (budget is tight but can be stretched a
little), for, say connecting to a node up to 5 km's away; what hardware setup's
work, etc... I'd be gratefull.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=430352412-23032004><FONT face=Arial size=2>My current hardware
collection consist of:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=430352412-23032004><FONT face=Arial size=2>Several PCMCIA
Wireless Cards (Orinoco Silver), a PCI->PCMCIA Card Reader, a linux box or
two, some network cable, pigtail for the Silvers, and an old Ex-Galaxy Antenna
just begging to be mod'ed.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=430352412-23032004><FONT face=Arial size=2>I still need: Mast
and appropriate fixings for Tiled Roof, Cable to suit Pigtail (I'm not sure what
connectors are on the pigtail atm) and Antenna mod kit. Possibly an
electrical connection put in roof for boxen.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=430352412-23032004><FONT face=Arial size=2>I had planned to put
the linux box in the roof, and run some cable up to the antenna, then network
cable down to the main network, or just connect the Apple Airport I have
running.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=430352412-23032004><FONT face=Arial size=2>Anything else I've
missed out on? I'd really like to see an antenna raising party some
Saturday, probably late April. Any expressions of interest welcome, I'll
make sure the barby is stoked. As mentioned before, long ladders will be
gratefully borrowed. :)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=430352412-23032004><FONT face=Arial
size=2>Rob.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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