I use winlink/airmail(ham) when cruising. I can't say
enough about it's weather info gathering abilities, as
well as email capability.
Rick- I would like to know more about your antenna
booster when near shore. My new laptop has wifi built
in, how would the adapter interface? My boatslip is
within walking distance of a wifi hotspot, it would be
nice and decadent to stay aboard to surf....
Jim Swallow

--- "Richard B. Emerson" <pavilion@pinefields.com>
wrote:

> Er, a good directional antenna WiFi adapter (e.g.,
> Hawking Technology's
> 8db gain antenna/network interface device) does
> wonders from an
> anchorage near potential sites. Some marinas,
> bookstores, etc. offer
> free hot spots. While anchored near Annapolis over
> the weekend, I had
> three or four access points to choose from to check
> weather, etc.
>
> Cheers,
> Rick
>
>
>
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