[RTC List] Any interest in starting a wireless co-op?

[Barbara Groom]

I'm interested in the project. I live outside Loleta. I'm not  
interested in a profit I just want broadband.
Barbara Groom


On Aug 28, 2007, at 6:47 PM, JBilderback wrote:

> Hi folks ... I originally posted this to Craig's list with 0
> replies. :-(  Perhaps this is a more fruitful locale.
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> Hi Folks -
>
> I'm wondering if there's any interest in forming some sort of
> wireless co-op in the county. Initially I'd be interested in the
> lower Eel Valley region ( roughly covering Ferndale<>Loleta<>Van
> Duzen River area ... ). I'm assuming mostly people beyond DSL and
> cable as targets but wouldn't have to be limited to that. As a
> general concept, I picture starting with a fast DSL line in a
> (somewhat?) central location (note that all connections/users
> would have to be line of sight or relayed by another user) and
> possibly building around these gizmos
> (http://meraki.com/products/). I don't think it would take much up
> front money. A bigger issue would be a friendly and accessible
> place to site the DSL to wireless network link and a DSL provider
> willing to go with the project. Support would be an issue so I
> presume folks with a decent tech level (and patience) would be
> required for startup. Possible volunteer/paid support for others
> later on. Seems to me the monthly rate could be very reasonable
> ... but also based on monthly data volume. If there are half a
> dozen or so people interested in something like this then let's
> get together and talk.     - jim
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> Any takers?
>
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