Long distance broadcast, internet data packets across town?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of using low-frequency signals to broadcast internet data packets over a distance of a few kilometers while avoiding the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. Participants highlight that achieving this under a budget of $100 is challenging due to regulatory constraints on radio frequencies and the technical complexities involved. Suggestions include exploring encrypted private conversations over existing internet connections rather than attempting to create a new communication channel. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding local regulations regarding RF bands and the limitations of low-cost solutions.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of internet protocols and data packet transmission
  • Familiarity with radio frequency (RF) regulations and licensing
  • Knowledge of encryption methods for secure communication
  • Experience with audio signal processing concepts
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  • Research RF band regulations and licensing requirements in your area
  • Learn about low-frequency communication techniques and their applications
  • Explore encryption methods for secure data transmission over existing internet connections
  • Investigate optical communication methods for private data transfer over short distances
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This discussion is beneficial for hobbyists, music professionals interested in wireless communication, and individuals exploring low-cost solutions for secure data transmission over distances without relying on conventional Wi-Fi frequencies.

Shaw-krow
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I got something i want to do for fun and help out a...person i know but i never finished high school so that's my degree level. i was wondering if there is a way under $100 to possibly use my internet or posibly 2 peoples internet connections on the other side of the town i live in, split up the internet pakets down 2 lines and broadcast the signal after it gets encrypted over multiple frequencly lenghs (avoiding 5ghz 2.4ghz and then decrypting the multiple threads to get a higher streamrate and bandwith, but the main goal is to:

lower Freq rate for low power long distance advantage and structure pierce ability

multiple freq's to compensate for lack of use of 5 or 2.4 ghz or (High Freq rate as stated above)

and another question i have is what is the math sequence for figuring out interference level/amount of data in a wirless stream such as square waves on 16bit vs 32bit float and incorporating these concepts into the multiple streams having different size square waves in correlation to the stream above or below for example 1/3 1/2 etc. Or a way to create a unique signal identifier separate from any known range. I have a lot of tools at my disposal. These are audio concepts but the interference compensation makes things difficult, so thans to anyone who can give me some input on this. I am a music professional not a wireless communications professional.
 
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Shaw-krow said:
on the other side of the town i live in
A solution would be entirely different for New York and for anything smaller. Could you please give us a distance (in km) instead?

Shaw-krow said:
under $100
That might be possible for a few km distance, but not without 5 or 2.4GHz at this price range.

Shaw-krow said:
avoiding 5ghz 2.4ghz
That likely means a ton of permissions to get and rules to keep. Just does not worth it.
 
Shaw-krow said:
i was wondering if there is a way under $100 to possibly use my internet or posibly 2 peoples internet connections on the other side of the town i live in, split up the internet pakets down 2 lines and broadcast the signal after it gets encrypted over multiple frequencly lenghs (avoiding 5ghz 2.4ghz and then decrypting the multiple threads to get a higher streamrate and bandwith, but the main goal is to:

lower Freq rate for low power long distance advantage and structure pierce ability

multiple freq's to compensate for lack of use of 5 or 2.4 ghz or (High Freq rate as stated above)
What is your main goal here? Just to have encrypted private conversations with your friend over the Internet? That is fairly easy to do cheaply, without adding any hardware or alternate channels. What Internet access do you and your friend have right now? What type of cell phone access do you and your friend have right now?

If your wish is to use some separate communication channel other than the Internet, then as mentioned already it will depend on where you are. The radio frequency (RF bands) are typically regulated by the government as a shared resource, so you can't just put up a couple dish antennas pointed at each other and start transmitting in any old band you choose. If you can see each other optically (like with telescopes) in a reliable way, then you could set up the private channel that way, but you would already need to have the personal telescopes if you want your incremental budget to be $100.
 
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