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From: pdemaio@draper.com (PDeMaio)
Subject: Re: 19.2K RF spread spectrum modem - $99!
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Date: Mon, 3 Oct 1994 20:24:13 GMT
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>In the latest ad from Timeline, Inc, there is a description of a Proxim
>Spread Spectrum RF modem capable of 19.2k full duplex communication at
>a distance of 500'. The description states that these units originally
>sold for $600 each.

>Two would be required for bi-directional full-duplex communication, but
>at less than $200 that still sounds like a too-good-to-be-true deal. 

>I am considering purchasing a pair for use in communication between my
>robot and my base PC, but I was curious if anyone knows anything about
>these units before putting out $200. If you do, please email me (or post
>here) any past experiences. Alternatively, if you know of other sources
>for units in this price range, please let me know. 

I'm interested in this possibly.  I'm a newbie to robotics.  I can understand 
how the computerd could use the modem.  How would the robot use it.  Would it 
need a standard PC mother board and bus?  Thanks.
 

PDeMaio

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