Originally Posted by Sleeping Dog

One of the reasons that I inserted the part about power boosting is that the last line seemed to be a confirmation of what had been discussed earlier.

The higher power settings do not generally mean higher throughput. But for long links they can mean the difference between a working link and none at all.

My interest in the Sveasoft firmware as a possible addition really has more to do with it appaering to offer additional/enhanced control features. I also understand that increased power=increased heat. Being that the WRT54GS will probably be sealed up in the Rootenna pouch, I wouldn't want it getting any warmer than it already will on a hot Southern Summer day.

I spoke with my best friend earlier today and he has offered to help me with the "radio" part of the setup. I feel fortunate to have an on-site resource like him available. He also owns and knows how to utilize RF diagnostic equipment that the average Joe generally doesn't have on their workbench. Of course, I had to rib him a little by saying, (jokingly), "Well, I guess we'll see if fifteen years of Navy communications and radar experience actually taught you anything."

In polite company I won't repeat what he said, but it was what you might expect from an ex-Navy guy. (It was all good natured though. He's been my best friend since we were 3 years old.)

SD