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  Dec 25 2008, 06:42 AM
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 Major Contributor Posts: 1,515 Joined: 8-August 06 From: S.E. Indiana SKP#: 96385 
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Sharon and I are volunteering at a very remote location in the Florida Everglades. We have been here for almost 6 weeks with no cell phone service and no internet connection. We're not big internet users and we did not think that it would be a big deal having to drive into civilization once a week to check on emails and to conduct on-line business.
You know the old saying "you don't know what you got till it's gone"? I received our new Verizon USB-727, Cradlepoint 350 wireless router, Wilson amplifier, Wilson external antenna, and misc. hardware from the 3G Store yesterday 12-24-08. I had already selected and cut a 14 ft. section of cane from the vegetation growing behind our rig and devised a mounting scheme for the antenna installation on our ladder. The total (temporary) installation of all components took less than an hour and PRESTO we have wireless internet service now. Sometime over the next few weeks I'll complete the permanent installation now that I see how the equipment and wiring needs to be placed. I have not done any speed checks yet but this is like a miracle to us after having absolutely no signal at all here in this remote thicket. A few weeks ago EVDO Alex and I figured out that we are located on the extreme west edge of the Verizon coverage for this area. Thanks Alex. Thanks 3G Store. -------------------- Boogity
http://boogity-boogity-boogity.blogspot.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- The ten most dangerous words in the English language are "Hi, I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." Ronald Reagan |
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Dec 25 2008, 07:57 AM
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 Major Contributor Posts: 735 Joined: 24-June 07 From: Dallas, TX
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So very glad to have been of help. Nice time of year for it too, huh?
 Happy Holidays to All 3Gstore customers! -------------------- formerly known as EVDOalex -- no longer associated with 3Gstore
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Dec 25 2008, 01:04 PM
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 Major Contributor Posts: 2,485 Joined: 3-May 02 From: Fulltime RVer SKP#: 56740 |
Welcome to the modern age. Cool, isn't it?
-------------------- Gypsy Journal RV Travel Newspaper
www.gypsyjournal.net Author of "Meandering Down The Highway, A Year On The Road With Fulltime RVers" and "Work Your Way Across The USA, You Can Travel & Earn A Living Too!" |
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Dec 25 2008, 03:17 PM
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 Senior Member Posts: 309 Joined: 9-May 02 From: Summers Cleveland, OH -- Winter SW SKP#: 57822
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Hi,
We hope to arrive in the Everglades around the 7th to the 15th of Jan. Where are you located? We will check our messages before going in. Frank -------------------- Frank & Bonnie Prah
Summers Cleveland, OH Winter Base: Trenton, GA N3EJW |
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Dec 25 2008, 07:05 PM
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Major Contributor Posts: 1,515 Joined: 8-August 06 From: S.E. Indiana SKP#: 96385
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Frank - I have sent you a PM.
-------------------- Boogity
http://boogity-boogity-boogity.blogspot.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- The ten most dangerous words in the English language are "Hi, I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." Ronald Reagan |
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