[Opcn]

Originally Posted by AMG

Remember, this was what I commented on. Not if there are better systems around, it is beyond my knowledge.

I still think that working with sub-optimal systems (as you pointed out) is a legitimate reason, and its not one that I thought of. Had I been covering my *** like I should have I would have included a loop hole for systems with severe technical limitations, I was only thinking of networks and new builds with the latest generation of equipment, not previous limitations, which is why I came up with the wrong answer right out of the gate.

[dallas tacon]

Thanks, very interesting to see how people view it. I know we will be releasing fibre for AV type/control systems and the weight saving in immense..... 60kg/1000m or 40lb/1000ft.......... and the signal loss is minimal and bandwith is high.....It may a tad difficult to terminate but this , I believe, is being addressed and the bend radius is not too bad. For Media service and quick switching, esp with HD rearing its head, I do think there is a market....

[Opcn]

The Human eye can only see so much, it's really poorly engineered. Our brains can see even less. Also keep in mind that people on dry land get HD over co-ax from the cable company, and over co-ax or ladder from a dish to the decoder. I think co-ax is something like 15-mbps and ladderline is something like 20.

[dallas tacon]

Fortunately the yacht owner don´t seem to know that and want the latest of everything, eventually it all boils down to he with the most toys who dies, wins sometimes. Granted when your vessel has 10 to 20 tv with vid servers, multiple sources etc, the last thing they eant is poor signal for monday night football

[dallas tacon]

Any further thought to carbon structures and wi fi???

[walkinginshadow]

Okej now we have fiber vs copper.....
Fiber is the best choice to the backbone.
Copper is best choice when it comes to the last meters.....

And for the wlan use A or N band, the B band can your guests use....
Oh and don't forget to secure the net using wpa2!