Re: Z-Wave RF range

[Marc_F_Hult <MFHult@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:20:43 GMT, nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Dave Houston) wrote in
message  <458008c3.5218515@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

>Here's a thread which gives figures for Z-Wave RF range derived from real
>world experience.
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>http://www.automatedhome.co.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=203
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>1mW doesn't go far and you cannot increase the output power without
>violating FCC rules.

Why not cite the actual numbers instead of misrepresenting them?
The url cited indicates that z-wave goes up to 30-40 feet. Given typical home
and lot dimensions (and the undesirability of inadvertent house-to-house
signaling) these distances seem to be purty near _optimum_. More range and
power is not necessarily better. Greater distances are designed to be achieved
by repeaters.

... Marc
Marc_F_Hult
www.ECOntrol.org