[Udpcast] updating video files via UDP cast???

[Alain Knaff]

On Tuesday 21 September 2004 18:57, Jeff Gladnick wrote:
> Isn't there a way to tune the routers so that they are all on the same
> network?

Well, if the router "repeats", it would have to do so on a different channel, 
or else you'd get interference...

Even analog ham-radio repeaters do this: they repeat between to different 
frequencies, or else they'd jam their own input...

> > It might even be feasible to setup Wifi access points on the poles,
> > rather than inside the gondolas (which would remove the problems of
> > access points moving around: in that case, only the receivers move, but
> > not the APs). Potential problem: will they withstand the cold?
> >
> > Alain
>
> That was my other idea.  Now that I am becoming more aware about the
> hopping issues, it might be the best way to go.  It does provide several
> advantages, such as a non-battery source of power, and reduces the
> overall cost of the system.  Weatherproofing them is tedious but should
> be doable. Operating temperature on the routers is unfortunately 32F (0 
> C), which is nowhere close to what I need.

Indeed... And you would also need to protect against humidity (really 
waterproof boxes... and then you'd still need to worry about condensation)

> I suppose i could put a 
> heater inside of the little "box" or whatever.

That would be an idea.

> Also, did anyone on the list have any interest in my request for a bid
> or estimate for the update program?
>
> -jeff

Which request do you mean?

Alain