On 27 Nov 2008, at 10:29, Dave Wedd wrote: > Anyway, I've used sitefinder to locate the 3 network masts closest to > each of the checkpoints on the Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race, and > where there is no 3 mast I've found an Orange or Vodafone mast. This > means we can plan which checkpoints should be issued with 3 modems and > which need different phones. In the event of a poor signal we also > know which direction to face the modem. At Newbury (just upstream of > the Monkey Bridge) I now know that I need to hang the modem out of a > window on the north side of the boat.
I found this summer that my newly acquired Vodafone dongle worked really well at several spots along the navigation in Newbury. I can't imagine why :-) > Does that get me back on topic? :-) Near enough. Baz
