it depends on where you live. i'm in casper wyoming, our satellite tv has problems only in extremely heavy rain storms, and once or twice in winter. as far as the winter problems, there are covers available and defrosters for dishes which would solve the winter problem (snow isn't actually a problem, it's the slush on the dish when the snow starts to melt, snow is nearly transparent to microwaves, it's even hard to see on weather radar). if you have heavy rains, an extra preamp might help. i've considered that for our satellite tv, but it's so infrequent that there is a problem that i haven't tried it. if there's a satellite service that doesn't down grade your speed when too much data has been sent.
i'd love to do the isp thing for my neighbor hood, just outside the city limits and way too far from the telco for dsl (though cable modems are available). i've also strongly considered getting a high speed telco connection close to the telco and setting up a microwave relay system (i'd have to get a ham license to do it legally, or a professional license, you can't install microwave transmitters (other than pre-approved stuff) without some kind of license. if a few neighbors were signed up i could get my access for free. iff i ever have any money, that will likely happen... i don't really like cable modems for a number of reasons, though the speed is great usually. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ------- > Personally, I'm a speed and reliability addict. I don't game, but I > get hopping mad when my service is down or slow. The lag and weather > issues of satellite service would drive me insane. --------- -- President George W. Bush, Vice President Richard B. Cheney, Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, and Attorney General John D. Ashcroft have committed violations and subversions of the Constitution of the United States of America. <www.VoteToImpeach.org> They should be charged with high treason and imprisoned frankly. If there is no rule of law there can be no civilization. -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; end list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
