I was stating that any WiFi enabled device would be able to pick up the streaming on your local hotspot.
AFAIK, 'webphones' go through the service provider's cellular system to get onto the internet
Yes, but the newer smartphones that run on WinMobile, Android, etc., often offer a WiFi mode so the handset can connect directly to a hotspot without going through the carrier.
We'll probably see the adoption rate for those smart handsets go way up shortly, so keep the faith 🙂
After seeing the link provided by wdcx to the Wikipedia description of Illusory Superiority I had to fall back and reconsider, but I'm pretty sure us Part 15 types actually are an advanced branch of evolution.
It appears to me that Ken Cartwright is headed toward an NAL, unless Sen. Wyden comes to the rescue. Right now, the Senator is busy, because the Senate is in a marathon session. However, if Wyden gets the chance to send a letter to the FCC supporting Cartwright, it might help out a lot.
A few years ago, a letter to the FCC from Harry Reid enabled an FM pirate (with no claim to being Part 15 compliant) in Goldfield, Nevada to get a Special Temporary Authority for his station. A factor in the pirate's favor is that he had shut down his station immediately after the FCC told him to do so. The fact that Cartwright is still operating is probably not helpful to his cause.
I think that what is now called "illusory superiority" was at one time known as vanity, pride, or ego. Nobody wants to be "mediocre," which means average. Even so, everybody wants to be "normal," which also means average.
Ermi Roos:
Your summary of the idea of Illusory Superiority is perfectly said, and also reveals a contradiction in our self identity.
Ah, well, that's good ... I haven't read up on that ... can you provide a site with the technical specs on that capability?
It makes sense, though ... remember the short discussion (mostly mine ;)) on fractal antennas? Considering the multiple bands and widths they are capable of, I'd say there is no reason they shouldn't.
At&T service here is poor, so I'm left with Verizon's latest: The DROID, which uses the Google Android OS, at least in the Motorola slider version. The guys at iPadio say it will broadcast live to the internet too. But I'd still rather have an iPhone ...
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
When you're perfect in ev-er-ee waaay ... ;D
Here are some links about that:
http://gigaom.com/2009/08/18/how-smartphones-are-making-wi-fi-hot-again/
http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-6452_7-6610195.html
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10209682-1.html
Ken Cartwright says on his website that the FCC will drop their enforcement action if he certifies that he meets all of the requirements of Section 15.219. So, things are back to where they were before he received the NOUO. He believes that this sets a precedent for all Part 15.219 cases.
I believe that too. That should make you-know-who, very sad.
I also think that the deal that Ken Cartwright got from the FCC should apply to everybody, not only to the individual who managed to get a U.S. Senator into his corner. If the deal only applies to Ken, this is just another example of political corruption.
It is important to find out the details of the deal. For example, what are the "little changes" Ken says he needs to make to his transmitter? It is important to know these details in order to use the KENC case as a precedent.
My guess is that we will all know in a short period of time. I do not suspect a secret deal. 🙂
On his website, Ken Cartwright posted a message to him from a staffer of Sen. Wyden. The message does not make a lot of sense. What I deciphered from the message is that the matter has been turned over to the OET staff for evaluation; that Ken does not have to meet BOTH 15.219 and 15.209, and that a 3 m ground lead is acceptable. [Maybe what was meant is 3 feet, which was mentioned previously, not three meters]. Most important, there was no mention of the 40 foot tower. This causes me to think that this matter has not been settled yet.
My guess is this matter, although complicated, is precedent for Part 15 transmitters that have FCC certification. From all outward comments, the "ground lead" on the Rangemaster is the conductor from the transmitter ground lug to ground potential, whatever that may be. Keith Hamilton is producing interpretation of the OET ruling and a ground filter device available on his web site soon. Essentially, 15.209 is no longer of effect for AM certified transmitters. Also compliance with the 100 milliwatts input to the final stage of the transmitter is critical for accepted practice to the OET and the FCC. The inspector was informed by the OET and legal counsel that the proceeding against Mr. Cartwright has been reversed if the installation will be compliant with 15.219 and the 100 mw. input rules. Mr Cartwright has to file a statement that steps have been taken to operate within rule compliance. The 40 foot tower is no longer at issue. You see, the other 2 transmitters Ken operates, the size of the structures they are mounted to were never at issue. One of the auxiliary sites is mounted near the top of the local football stadium. The ruling of the OET and the FCC are the only comments that have any weight in the resolution of this case. We do not have the specific written ruling from the OET or the FCC yet. But for the most part, the issue has been decided.