Yes Cliff, they do look really nice.  They say that they are capable of 1/4
mile
range too.

I was thinking about the fact that it has 8 channels.  This could be used
quite
intelligently.

One channel could be used for broadcast of messages.  Units in their idle
state
could 'listen' to this channel.  Then in the details of the message, would
include
the channel the slave unit was to respond on, thus minimizing collisions.
Then
there would be a priority channel that could be used for when there was an
alarm
etc.

hmm.... it's coming together.

Craig

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> From: Craig Webb <lucid@MAGNET.CA>
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Re: [OT]  Help Finding Reasonably priced Spread Spectrum modules
> Date: Friday, March 06, 1998 8:54 AM
>
>
> Craig,
>
> I've been checking up on this for a month or so. Check out the HP series
at
> Linx technologies (to be released next month) - 50kbps for $40US/pair!
They
> have 8 channels so you could make your own spread spectrum if you need
that.
>
> http://www.linxtechnologies.com
>
> Now, about that beer...
>
> Craig
>
> P.S. Great name you've got there!
>
> .At 05:16 PM 3/5/98 -0700, you wrote:
> >I'm looking for some reasonably priced modules I can use for
> >Remote connectivity via a PC and my PIC project.
> >
> >I've found a couple sources, but the modules are $750 each!
> >
> >Anyone knowing of anything less than that, I'll buy you a beer!
> >
> >Craig
> >
> >