Starting From Scratch

DaKahuna · 12-01-2007

There has been a lot of discussion on this forum about what works and what doesn't, what people are using, and how they are set up. What I could not find is the answer to this question from the old timer's. Knowing what you know today. If you had to build a brand new stumbling rig and could not use any hardware or software in your possession (everything must be bought new) what would you buy? Everything must be available from the Web.

little dave · 12-01-2007

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Originally Posted by DaKahuna

There has been a lot of discussion on this forum about what works and what doesn't, what people are using, and how they are set up. What I could not find is the answer to this question from the old timer's. Knowing what you know today. If you had to build a brand new stumbling rig and could not use any hardware or software in your possession (everything must be bought new) what would you buy? Everything must be available from the Web.

Is this a carputer, laptop rig? On a scale 1 - 10 were do you want to be?

beakmyn · 12-01-2007

Another Panasonic Toughbook. New one have GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth, screen that's visible in sunlight. Dust, moisture resistant. All you'd need is dc-dc adapter.

I think the Houston office got a toughbook 19 for working out on the off shore platforms. Holy crap is this thing light!

Or a toughbook 30

Oh yeah baby! Panasonic ToughBooks - CF-19 series with Linux pre-installed. Configured $5830 Do you want my mailing address?

Not that I would buy from them price seems high especially when they're asking $100 for a 256mb USB key.

renderman · 12-01-2007

I would take stock of what my needs really are and build to that, rather than just growing organically as needed.

High gain cards with dual antenna connectors.

A zaurus or other small formfactor PC.

Something that runs backtrack properly so I don't have to patch anything manually.

A proper mounting rig in my car

A proper mobile rig with an antenna meant for such things and not the wicked looking vagi's I use now.

Barry · 12-01-2007

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Originally Posted by renderman

I would take stock of what my needs really are and build to that, rather than just growing organically as needed.

High gain cards with dual antenna connectors.

A zaurus or other small formfactor PC.

Something that runs backtrack properly so I don't have to patch anything manually.

A proper mounting rig in my car

A proper mobile rig with an antenna meant for such things and not the wicked looking vagi's I use now.

Down g8t! Down!

DaKahuna · 12-01-2007

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Originally Posted by little dave

Is this a carputer, laptop rig? On a scale 1 - 10 were do you want to be?

It is what YOU want it to be. This is your rig, not mine, you are describing.

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Originally Posted by renderman

High gain cards with dual antenna connectors.

Here is where there needs to be specific. When is the last time you saw a card with a dual antenna connection? Is this something readily available?

Surprised no one has mentioned a MacBook yet.

G8tK33per · 12-01-2007

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Originally Posted by Barry

Down g8t! Down!

Love me some wicked vagi's!

G8tK33per · 12-01-2007

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Originally Posted by DaKahuna

When is the last time you saw a card with a dual antenna connection? Is this something readily available?

You mean like this one?

http://pdos.csail.mit.edu/roofnet/me...cdplusext2.jpg

renderman · 12-02-2007

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Originally Posted by G8tK33per

You mean like this one?

http://pdos.csail.mit.edu/roofnet/me...cdplusext2.jpg

I've got a pair of em. 200mw goodness

Ubiquity has a 300mw version with dual cards, but I'm a bit loath to have that near my nuts

Barry · 12-02-2007

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Originally Posted by renderman

I've got a pair of em. 200mw goodness

Ubiquity has a 300mw version with dual cards, but I'm a bit loath to have that near my nuts

So you're saying having 4 200mw cards within 3 feet of me isn't a good idea??

Starpoint · 12-02-2007

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Originally Posted by DaKahuna

There has been a lot of discussion on this forum about what works and what doesn't, what people are using, and how they are set up. What I could not find is the answer to this question from the old timer's. Knowing what you know today. If you had to build a brand new stumbling rig and could not use any hardware or software in your possession (everything must be bought new) what would you buy? Everything must be available from the Web.

Hmm if I were to start over.... I would order from the web a Orinoco Gold classic like I have, maybe order a 10-15 foot pigtail from FabCorp (or at least a custom made cable) as well as a 5-8 DB antenna omni.
Laptop, there are some places in Houston that sell the older units cheap so I would get one of those with USB and Serial on it.. GPS.. would get something similar to what I have now which is a basic unit.

Reason I keep it simple is that its easy to set up, and its solid. long range yagi's have their uses but I like things simple.

12-01-2007	#1 (permalink)
DaKahuna Dirty Ol' Man Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: If you find out, let me know! Posts: 415	Starting From Scratch There has been a lot of discussion on this forum about what works and what doesn't, what people are using, and how they are set up. What I could not find is the answer to this question from the old timer's. Knowing what you know today. If you had to build a brand new stumbling rig and could not use any hardware or software in your possession (everything must be bought new) what would you buy? Everything must be available from the Web.

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beakmyn root\.workspace\.garbage. Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,762	Another Panasonic Toughbook. New one have GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth, screen that's visible in sunlight. Dust, moisture resistant. All you'd need is dc-dc adapter. I think the Houston office got a toughbook 19 for working out on the off shore platforms. Holy crap is this thing light! Or a toughbook 30 Oh yeah baby! Panasonic ToughBooks - CF-19 series with Linux pre-installed. Configured $5830 Do you want my mailing address? Not that I would buy from them price seems high especially when they're asking $100 for a 256mb USB key. __________________ It's not Intelligent Design, it's peer pressure. ┌──────────────────────────────┐ ╞ NS Icons Explained\|et hoc genus omne ╡ └──────────────────────────────┘ Last edited by beakmyn : 12-01-2007 at 04:41 PM.

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renderman Drunken Stumbler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Anywhere but Utah Posts: 1,794	I would take stock of what my needs really are and build to that, rather than just growing organically as needed. High gain cards with dual antenna connectors. A zaurus or other small formfactor PC. Something that runs backtrack properly so I don't have to patch anything manually. A proper mounting rig in my car A proper mobile rig with an antenna meant for such things and not the wicked looking vagi's I use now. __________________ Never drink anything larger than your head! Scaramental Wine Taster for the Church Of WiFi Buy our book: RFID Security "I reject your reality, and substitute my own!" – Adam Savage CoWF WPA Hash Tables

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