bobnlee2007
New Member
- May 12, 2007
- 83
- Boat Info
- 1977 240WE,
1990 BR160
1991 GMC Suburban
- Engines
- OMC235 (Ford 351)
I'm using the Verizon USB720 because of the portability factor.
It is really a NovaTel720 broadband modem rebranded for Verizon.
A lot of the newer laptops are going to the PCMCI Express format card.
The Older PCMCIA card won't fit in the new laptops.
The USB720 will work on any PC that has a USB 2.0 port.
I had the same experience with the AT&T Broadband modems accessibility
Very poor reception unless you are in a Metro area.
The Verizon mobile network devices just seem to work almost anywhere.
There are routers that will work with the USB broadband modems.
http://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=74&products_id=610
But, you have to order online.
Checkout the EVO Forum for some great articles on using EVO data products.
http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/37/61/
The reviews are from actual tests of the products mentioned.
The typical Electronics stores (FRY'S, BestBuy, CirKut City, Microcenter)
don't stock the USB version. I have found the Linksys PCMCIA router version at FRY's.
The LinkSys products are well stocked there.
I would definitely consider an external antenna to get the best reception.
The 3gstore stocks a Marine version antenna. Enclosing it in a radome seems
to make it a Marine version.
If you can't receive information, why try to transmit it? You receive a lot
more data than you transmit. So, concentrate on getting the best reception possible
before blowing the ears off of any nearby receivers.
I've made homebrew parabolic antennas from WOK tops or surplus DirecTV
reflector dishes that equaled or surpassed any commercial products.
But, parabolics are Very directional and would require a lot of attention on a moving vessel.
Great in those anchored places out of the way, way out there type.
But, on a nice boat, looks are everything. Almost as important as functionality.
So, consider, do price and looks matter more than functionality?
My home made antennas work okay...but they are Ugly looking.
Spray paint and Duct tape don't help
A nice antenna construction site is:
http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/cantennahowto.html
Elegance in a can! I can't wait to see that on the radar arch of a SEA RAY ! [:->
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By the way, Verizon just settled a major lawsuit over their violating the terms
of the agreement on the "Unlimited Data access" accounts.
They were terminating accounts where Verizon thought the customer was
abusing the "Unlimited Data" feature. Hence, Verizon is a little edgy about interfering
with the customer's use of the product.
Bottoms Down, Sailor ! let 'er rip !
It is really a NovaTel720 broadband modem rebranded for Verizon.
A lot of the newer laptops are going to the PCMCI Express format card.
The Older PCMCIA card won't fit in the new laptops.
The USB720 will work on any PC that has a USB 2.0 port.
I had the same experience with the AT&T Broadband modems accessibility
Very poor reception unless you are in a Metro area.
The Verizon mobile network devices just seem to work almost anywhere.
There are routers that will work with the USB broadband modems.
http://3gstore.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=74&products_id=610
But, you have to order online.
Checkout the EVO Forum for some great articles on using EVO data products.
http://www.evdoinfo.com/content/view/37/61/
The reviews are from actual tests of the products mentioned.
The typical Electronics stores (FRY'S, BestBuy, CirKut City, Microcenter)
don't stock the USB version. I have found the Linksys PCMCIA router version at FRY's.
The LinkSys products are well stocked there.
I would definitely consider an external antenna to get the best reception.
The 3gstore stocks a Marine version antenna. Enclosing it in a radome seems
to make it a Marine version.
If you can't receive information, why try to transmit it? You receive a lot
more data than you transmit. So, concentrate on getting the best reception possible
before blowing the ears off of any nearby receivers.
I've made homebrew parabolic antennas from WOK tops or surplus DirecTV
reflector dishes that equaled or surpassed any commercial products.
But, parabolics are Very directional and would require a lot of attention on a moving vessel.
Great in those anchored places out of the way, way out there type.
But, on a nice boat, looks are everything. Almost as important as functionality.
So, consider, do price and looks matter more than functionality?
My home made antennas work okay...but they are Ugly looking.
Spray paint and Duct tape don't help
A nice antenna construction site is:
http://www.turnpoint.net/wireless/cantennahowto.html
Elegance in a can! I can't wait to see that on the radar arch of a SEA RAY ! [:->
--------------------------------------------------------
By the way, Verizon just settled a major lawsuit over their violating the terms
of the agreement on the "Unlimited Data access" accounts.
They were terminating accounts where Verizon thought the customer was
abusing the "Unlimited Data" feature. Hence, Verizon is a little edgy about interfering
with the customer's use of the product.
Bottoms Down, Sailor ! let 'er rip !