Newsgroups: comp.robotics
Subject: Re: Wireless RS232 link
From: andrew.jenkins@pcohio.com (Andrew Jenkins)
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Date: Sun, 13 Mar 94 13:12:00 -0500
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AJ> and second, they are outrageously priced! I have been investigating ju
AJ> such a purchase for the facility I work at, and prices in the 
AJ> neighborhood of $2000 per unit are what I've seen. (granted 9600 baud, 
AJ> but...)

K >CommRad has a spread-spectrum 900Mhz radio modem for $429/pair.
K >Full duplex, up to 38400 baud, although I've only gotten reliable
K >transmission at 9600.  --kk

Nice price. It looks like I've been running into "Oh goodie, a 
government purchase!" $$$;> ) companies. Do you know if an FCC licence is 
required?

BTW Would you post their address? (if you have it, of course :)

Thanks *much* in advance,


AJ

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