Monday, May 29, 2006

Wireless on Abaco - The FAQ

Abaco's Community Message Board - View Single Post - Wireless on Abaco - The FAQ

More information on setting up long range WiFi on board

WiFi on Board

Panbo's Marine Electronics & Communications Weblog: Om Sweet Om, with WiFi

With the 9dBi antenna I have been able to connect to base stations with a clear line of sight up to about 1 mile from the boat. We used it extensively in the Abacos over a two month period roaming from Green Turtle to Little Harbor without ever being without a usable signal. I didn't go with a higher gain antenna as this one suited my needs, but the range can be increased to 5 or 6 miles using a 15dBi standard antenna and even more using amplification.

Motorhome Wireless System

¤RadioLabs || WaveRV - Motorhome Wireless System

The WaveRV is not only the best solution, but also the simplest and most economical to connect. How do we make this so easy? Our powerful wireless board, combined with an external 360 degree antenna can expand the connection of your RV, motorhome or camping location up to 30 times the current range of your notebook. Imagine taking a powerful antenna and wireless card combination and putting it 12 feet in the air, trying to locate any wireless connections in the area. This is what RadioLabs' WaveRV is all about.

The high-gain vertical antenna, with built-in wireless card is an excellent combination of form and function. We designed this on our CNC machine and each antenna adapter is made by hand in Northern California!

Antenna comes with a 5' USB cable and an additional 15' USB extension cable for up to 20' of extension outside of your RV.

Friday, May 26, 2006

Chicago might require microchip IDs for dogs

City might require microchip IDs for dogs

Owners of Chicago's estimated 600,000 dogs would be required to microchip their pets, limit tethering, pay stiff fines for letting them roam free and choose between neutering and sharply higher license fees, under a sweeping crackdown proposed by an influential alderman.

Monday, May 15, 2006

Bermuda : Active Pursuits : Snorkeling | Frommers.com

Bermuda : Active Pursuits : Snorkeling | Frommers.com
Bermuda is known for the gin-clear purity of its waters and for its vast array of coral reefs. If you're ready to explore, all you need is a snorkel, mask, and fins -- if you can swim, you can snorkel. A handful of companies can help you; otherwise, you can hit the water on your own.

The best places to go snorkeling are public beaches. Many hotels that are right on the beach will lend or rent you fins, masks, and snorkels, and will advise you of the best sites in your area. You almost never have to travel far.

Die-hard snorkelers, some of whom visit Bermuda every year, prefer Church Bay above all other snorkeling spots on Bermuda. It lies on the south shore, west of the Fairmont Southampton Golf Club and Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. The little cove, which seems to be waiting for a movie camera, is carved out of coral cliffs. It's well protected and filled with snug little nooks. Another advantage is that the reefs are fairly close to land. However, the seas can be rough (as is true anywhere in Bermuda), so we always advise caution.


Sunday, May 07, 2006

Great Site for Eric

Printable Maps - Reference

nationalatlas.gov provides a host of printable maps in .pdf format. Need to keep this site in mind for school projects.

Tuesday, May 02, 2006

Florida Folk Festival

Google Maps - 5417 cedar pine court orlando fl to white springs, fl

175 miles door to door 165 highway, about 2.5 hours travel time.

There are plenty of hotel rooms around $60 in Lake City, about 14 miles south of the Park.

We can pack picnic basket for lunch and dinner and drive up Saturday morning arriving around noon. Stay through Rosanne Cash then spend the night in Lake City.

We could bring our snorkel gear and hit a spring such as Ginnie Springs or Blue Springs or something around the High Springs area.