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Ian Robins

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does 2.4gig radio work in submarines
« on: October 17, 2007, 06:56:24 pm »
Hi all,
Does anyone know if 2.4 gig radio works underwater as I want to change over to 2.4gig but will my submarine work
Thanks
Ro88o
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Re: does 2.4gig radio work in submarines
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2007, 08:13:38 pm »
GOOD question!!!  O0
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Re: does 2.4gig radio work in submarines
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2007, 08:33:03 pm »
From what I have been told , the jury is still out on this one, and the only way would be to try it and see !. :o
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Re: does 2.4gig radio work in submarines
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2007, 08:37:10 pm »
I would say no ,or not as well , for underwater Com's they tend to use VLF (very low freq) as far as I know. the higher the freq the more line of sight and water acts as an obstruction.

Peter
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Re: does 2.4gig radio work in submarines
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2007, 09:25:55 pm »
No it does not work at all. 2.4Ghz is too close to the resonant frequency of water. If your TX was pumping out silly amounts of watts you may get a signal (but then I wouldn't want to be stainding too close  :)
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Re: does 2.4gig radio work in submarines
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2007, 02:14:15 am »

This thread:

http://www.network-builders.com/t38480-wifi-range-under-water.html

Gives a little more info. Note: WiFi = 2.4ghz in radio terms.

-Rob
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Re: does 2.4gig radio work in submarines
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2007, 09:21:00 am »
sounds interesting ,
so if you cant controll your sub with a 2.4gb set ,you can at least dip your antenna in your cup and keep your tea warm  ;D
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