Jim Fidler wrote:

Jim,

Are you using the following?

user: myphonenumber@vzw3g.com
password: vzw
phone #: 777

Also, do you have the faster modem script?  You should be using:
VZW_1X_ON_115200

Bob

Robert Calhoun Smith Jr
M/V MARY KATHRYN
Hatteras 58 LRC
Marathon in the Florida Keys

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Brad Kingsley wrote:

Here is KVH's system:
http://www.kvh.com/Products/Product.asp?id=57

Have not used it. Expensive.

Bob

Robert Calhoun Smith Jr
M/V MARY KATHRYN
Hatteras 58 LRC
Marathon in the Florida Keys

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I am using Comcast and Outlook 2000 and have received a few (6 - 8) repeats
in the past 2 days, some from TWL, some from other senders.

Steve

Note, KVH's system is not Directway - they use DirectPC for the downlink and
satellite phone for the uplink.  $$$$!!

Ray B.
m/v MOJO

Ray is correct.

I had the beta code from Hughes Network Systems 3 years ago and got it to
work at the dock with a "follow-me-TV" unit, but it was always in error
recovery.  Dave Dianich and Paul Capron advised against it.  The margin for
error in satellite TV is 2-3 degrees. DirectWay (used to be DirecPC) has to
be right on the money and even though follow-me-tv's stepper motor operates
in 1/10th of a degree increments, it still isn't enough.

The oval dish also has "polarization" in addition to azimuth and elevation
which complicates the tuning.  I'm told when Hughes replaces its "birds" the
new technology will allow a round dish with no "tilt" parameter and then we
should be able to operate from boats at anchor.

Another issue is you can actually mess up other peoples service if it isn't
tuned right, hence the "FCC installer" requirement.

My guess is Wifi might mature sooner.

                                      Regards....

Phil Rosch
Old Harbor Consulting
M/V Curmudgeon MT-44TC
Currently moored in Fort Myers Beach, Estero Island, FL

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Subject: TWL: Re: Internet access onboard -- was: Re: Verizon Express

It's my understanding that you cannot use Direcway on a moving platform
short of having a budget rivaling the US Military.  Positioning of the dish
for transmitting uplink to the satellite is too critical.  The FCC requires
the dish to be land based and very securely mounted (I don't think they
allow you to even put it on a piling) and must be installed and aligned by a
licensed FCC technician.  You can get a downlink (DirectPC) to a satellite
dish mounted on-board with a dish tracking device but would have to have
some means of uplink via cell phone, satellite phone, etc., with the
attendant cost of the phone...

Ray B.

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I use Direcway at home. It won't work on a boat due to 1.) criticality of
pointing, 2.)requires professional (licensed) technician to install and 3.)
they won't let you do it.

Believe, me, it is not an option. Accuracy in pointing (due to cross pole
requirement) is very fussy, requires adjustment to the proverbial gnat's
_ss. It took the installer over an hour to complete the alignment on my
dish. FCC regs require licensed installation since it is a transmitter to a
satellite.

For home use it is wonderful for those of us who live in rural areas where
there are no other broadband choices.

Now, I did see one installed on a monster RV, so I guess where there is a
will there is a way. The dish is about 4 feet across (oval) and weighs
about 70 lbs. with a three foot LNB arm. Hughes will disconnect you very
quickly if your cross pole deviates much since you can interfere with
adjacent transducers on the bird.

Frank

At 09:06 PM 1/22/2004 -0500, Brad Kingsley wrote:

The only mobile Direcway system I am aware of is Datastorm and it is
intended for stationary mobile platforms such as a semi-truck or large
motorhome and need to be stabilized before put into operation.  It will
automatically find and tune in the satellite.  Too bad they don't have one
yet for boats.  That I would like.

Good luck,

Bob Lowe

of
pointing, 2.)requires professional (licensed) technician to install and 3.)
they won't let you do it.

Believe, me, it is not an option. Accuracy in pointing (due to cross pole
requirement) is very fussy, requires adjustment to the proverbial gnat's
_ss. It took the installer over an hour to complete the alignment on my
dish. FCC regs require licensed installation since it is a transmitter to a
satellite.

Now, I did see one installed on a monster RV, so I guess where there is a
will there is a way. The dish is about 4 feet across (oval) and weighs
about 70 lbs. with a three foot LNB arm. Hughes will disconnect you very
quickly if your cross pole deviates much since you can interfere with
adjacent transducers on the bird.
Frank

At 09:06 PM 1/22/2004 -0500, Brad Kingsley wrote:

Datastorm on a boat?  Take a look at this link, especially the picture at
the bottom of the page!  Also note the cost of the beta unit!
http://www.motosat.com/f3betatest.htm

Ray B.
m/v MOJO

Actually, I think Direcway type systems will be available for boats in the
near future.  The problem is with the precision alignment of the uplink.
The downlink is no problem; they have had that operational with DirecPC for
some time.  The new phased array antennas will make installation on a boat
much easier and less conspicuous, leaving only the uplink transmitter to
deal with.  I wish they would hurry though, we have to leave this summer to
head south and I want internet access onboard then!  :)

Good luck,

Bob Lowe
www.MV-Dreamer.com

Datastorm on a boat?  Take a look at this link, especially the picture at
the bottom of the page!  Also note the cost of the beta unit!
http://www.motosat.com/f3betatest.htm

Ray B.
m/v MOJO

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