> 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.
In the UK, in the Reading area, Swedish telecoms company Tele2
(www.tele2.co.uk) has launched a radio internet service at speeds up to
384kbps. Their basic service costs about $100 a month for 128 kbps access. I
wish it was available in my area. They aim to cover 60% of the UK population
by 2003.
Cheers,
Sean Paget.
G7EEN.
