Re: Solutions for long range (3-5KM) RF communication?

Michael Noone <mnoone.uiuc.edu@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi - I need to establish a bi-directional data link between a ground
> station and an aerial vehicle. Distance should be at most 3KM and should be
> in a relatively flat area, but there is the possibility that there will be
> buildings in the way, so the stronger the signal the better. As far as data
> rate goes, 10KBps would be great, but a lesser data rate would be OK as
> well. The ground station will have plenty of power available to it, but the
> aerial vehicle will have a much more limited power supply, so the less
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> So - does anybody have any suggestions as to good RF solutions for this
> application? Thanks so much for your time!

I don't think it's really possible legally, in most countries.
Unless you are willing to accept a largish dish antenna at the ground
station.
Are you in the US, as indicated?
.

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