[olug] Homebrew wireless

[Eric Penne]

from a legal perspective it doesn't matter if the Antenna "meets" FCC
specs.  There really is no such thing as "meeting" FCC specs with an
antenna.  It isn't illegal to sell the antenna but it is illegal to use
equipment that violates FCC Part 15.

To conform to FCC Part 15 rules you have to test the RF portion with the
antenna.  In the test report submitted it clearly states the antennas that
have been tested with that RF portion.  I'll bet the Cantenna has not been
tested "officially" with any thing that has been submitted.

Eric Penne

> Kevin Lanik wrote:
>> Discussions on homemade antenna's and hacks has been pretty
>> enlightening for me, thank you to everyone contributing. What
>> do you think about this product (same deal, but meets FCC
>> part-15 specs, according to the disclaimer)
>> http://www.cantenna.com Does it look sufficient for 6 blocks
>> w/ clear line of sight? What other antenna's are available
>> for this kind of project that won't break the bank?
>
> If you can get the access point and client to be able to 'see' each
> other, you probably won't even need aftermarket antennas to only go 6
> blocks.
>
> -Ryan
>
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