I think based on the way things are going the city will be just fine with it :-) Of course, if I had a nickel for every time I've had this theoretical discussion I'd jingle when I walk, so we'll see how it plays out. Valdis.Kletnieks@vt.edu wrote:
On Mon, 21 May 2007 19:49:49 CDT, Neal R said:
Set up a separate SSID exclusively for HAM use. Use IPsec AH - cryptographically signed traffic keeps the unlicensed out without breaking the no payload encryption requirements. City gets help with the civil defense radio of the 21st century, HAMs get a new toy, and everyone is happy. Sure, there are security concerns, but the interface to the outside world is a proxy server HAMs can use while doing storm watch and such ... nobody gets in or out without a note from the FCC ...
Or am I making this just a bit too simple?
The hams might be OK on it. The city probably won't be thrilled unless you can find a way to get their legal staff to sign off on it. Remember, most lawyers aren't geeks, and will judge a proposal on a different basis than geeks do.