Or, just roll your own - using a robust common standard that does not
require any drivers when connecting to your local computer. Ala Ethernet
or WiFi as opposed to USB. There are several out there, being the 'frugal
guy' I am, I rolled my own:
http://mvvikingstar.blogspot.com/2012/11/wifi-repeater-for-boat.html
We have over 8 years on our device, never a problem (Once I figured out the
undocumented remote reset feature)
-al-
Viking Star
45' Monk Sr. / McQueen
mvVikingStar.blogspot.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Great-Loop [mailto:great-loop-bounces@lists.trawlering.com] On Behalf
Of Jim Healy
Several years ago, when I was a still a Windows user, I bought one of the
WaveRV antennas from Radiolabs. At the time, it worked as advertised. Then
I upgraded to my MacBook Pro. Radiolabs had no driver for the antenna for
Mac OSX. Much run-around from the company, who immediately blamed it on the
chip manufacturer. They were totally unwilling to work on my behalf with
the chip manufacturer. Looks like blaming the chip manufacturer is their
modus operandi, and clearly not something an end-user can manage with a
Chinese offshore manufacturer. I did find the chip people on the web, but
never received a response.
Fortunately, my Mac's built-in wi-fi performed as well or better than the
Radiolabs antenna performed. The message has to be, "stay away from WaveRV
and those disreputable Radiolabs people." Especially today, there are
better solutions available.
Jim
Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary
Currently at Rock Creek, Pasadena, MD
http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com
Monk 36 Hull #132
MMSI #367042570
AGLCA #3767
MTOA #3436
Or, just roll your own - using a robust common standard that does not
require any drivers when connecting to your local computer. Ala Ethernet
or WiFi as opposed to USB. There are several out there, being the 'frugal
guy' I am, I rolled my own:
http://mvvikingstar.blogspot.com/2012/11/wifi-repeater-for-boat.html
We have over 8 years on our device, never a problem (Once I figured out the
undocumented remote reset feature)
-al-
Viking Star
45' Monk Sr. / McQueen
mvVikingStar.blogspot.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Great-Loop [mailto:great-loop-bounces@lists.trawlering.com] On Behalf
Of Jim Healy
Several years ago, when I was a still a Windows user, I bought one of the
WaveRV antennas from Radiolabs. At the time, it worked as advertised. Then
I upgraded to my MacBook Pro. Radiolabs had no driver for the antenna for
Mac OSX. Much run-around from the company, who immediately blamed it on the
chip manufacturer. They were totally unwilling to work on my behalf with
the chip manufacturer. Looks like blaming the chip manufacturer is their
modus operandi, and clearly not something an end-user can manage with a
Chinese offshore manufacturer. I did find the chip people on the web, but
never received a response.
Fortunately, my Mac's built-in wi-fi performed as well or better than the
Radiolabs antenna performed. The message has to be, "stay away from WaveRV
and those disreputable Radiolabs people." Especially today, there are
better solutions available.
Jim
Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary
Currently at Rock Creek, Pasadena, MD
http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com
Monk 36 Hull #132
MMSI #367042570
AGLCA #3767
MTOA #3436
