Hi 
  
Welcome to the L&D Community Network as a Speculative Member
(no commitment needed).
  
You are welcome to visit/come to our meetings and to see demos etc.
Let me know if you want a demo.
  
I have/will<TBD> put your location on the map so that 
you can check to see if there is anyone within radio range.
The system uses licence-exempt radio on 2.4GHz (cf Citizens Band)
which is approved by the Radiocommunications Agency.
The legal limit for the equipment in the UK is 100 milli watts 
which translates into a maximum theoretical range of about a mile. 
The practical range may be considerably less and can only be 
determined by a survey of your area and depends on environmental 
factors, e.g. hills, trees or tall buildings may block your signal.
Assuming you can make a direct connection, then indirect connection 
(relay) would then connect you to all of the other users.
  
I note that the following people are in your area:
---<TBD>---
  
  
Full details are on the L&D club website at:
       http://www.wlan.freeuk.com
Comments on this are welcome. Offers of help are welcome.
  
Full national details, database of current nodes, 
technical discussions, etc. can be found at:
           http://consume.net
where you can also check for neighbouring nodes:
-> [from the front page -> nodes db -> 
-> enter your post code (and range, I suggest 10Km) 
-> and press "search"]
  
If you know of anyone else in this area 
who you think might be interested, 
please contact them and let me know their 
name, post code and e-mail address. Thanks.
  
I will keep you informed of any significant progress and 
activities by including you on our newsletter distribution.
I attach the latest issue for your interest.
  
Best wishes
  
Paul Clarke