This summer, i did some work with two of the linx parts at mit, the RM and
the HP, not the surface mount LC. The RM is very straightforward and easy
to use, but it has limited range and bandwidth. the HP is considerably
better, having more power, more bandwidth, and 8 channels, but watch out
if you have a wavelan wireless network around, they dont agree with
eachother. One significant downside is the fact that you have to purchase
the evaluation board before you can buy just the chips. still a nice part.

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On Sun, 13 Sep 1998, Russell McMahon wrote:

> Did anyone mention -
>
>     www.linxtechnologies.com
>
> They have modules from as little as $US5.60 for a TX and $11.60 for
> an RX (in 1's - prices reduce in volume) with >350 foot range and
> 5KBps data rate through to $23.80/$34.88 units with claimed >1/4mile
> range and 50 KBps.
>
> Don't know how good their product is but it looks good (pictures and
> data on website) and they have a large quantity of tutorial material
> and regulatory information.
>