On Sat, Nov 06, 1999 at 09:19:34AM +0100, Gabriele Betti wrote:
> Hello,
> I'd like to know if it is possible to self build a packet radio .
Yes. It takes some basic electronics knowledge, search for schematics, parts,..
> Is it less expensive than buying a new one?
Yes, if you can purchase parts at normal prices.
> I'd like to know even if I might be able to surf the net via radio satellites..
If you mean using commercial service (DVB - Internet Via sattelite) then
i must tell you that it has nothing to do with ham packet radio.
There are Internet gateways that are reachable by regular packet radio
stations, not by satellite (as far as I know), but you can't use speed you
mentioned.
> Are they supposed to let you a degree of freedom(let me choose a internet
> provider in another country, that let you surf via radio at 128 Kbp?
Yes. You can freely choose Internet Provider that serves you best.
Principle of hybrid connection is that you send requests through your
normal modem connection and get answers from the sky.
> Thanks in advance for your answers,
> Gabriele betti
No problem.
Saluti da Ivo.
PS. Se vuoi ancora informazzioni manda mi un e-mail.
