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by mlahrkamp
Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:42 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Long Distance WiFi...
Replies: 43
Views: 15064

Re: Long Distance WiFi...

Hello again, A device that is designed to be permanently outside (like a chart plotter, navigation instruments, compass, antenna's, etc), should certainly be waterproof, in my opinion anyway, and certainly on my boat. Regarding waterproof: Raymarine is only rated as "Fascia waterproof to IPX6 s...
by mlahrkamp
Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Long Distance WiFi...
Replies: 43
Views: 15064

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Hi, No... it certainly does get wet up there. The issue was IP65 being presented as inadequate. IP65 must tolerate nozzle spray from all directions with no ill effects. IP65 will not stand up to extended dunking like IP67. A rail mounted unit would be subjected to potentially more water contact than...
by mlahrkamp
Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:07 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Long Distance WiFi...
Replies: 43
Views: 15064

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There are many things on a boat that are not waterproof - few laptops are. Your boat's engine isn't either. What we do is use things for a purpose that is reasonable. IP65 is reasonable. The 6 represents "Totally protected against dust", and the 5 represents "Water projected by a nozz...
by mlahrkamp
Mon Mar 22, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Long Distance WiFi...
Replies: 43
Views: 15064

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Arghhh - that was extremely punny!
by mlahrkamp
Mon Mar 22, 2010 11:37 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Long Distance WiFi...
Replies: 43
Views: 15064

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Hello again, My initial post was generic in that I simply corrected errors that had been reported in previous postings. And yes, I am employed at Bitstorm. Regarding Bullets: All specifications we have on our website are direct from Ubiquiti and supported in writing. Many thousands have been install...
by mlahrkamp
Fri Mar 19, 2010 2:06 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Long Distance WiFi...
Replies: 43
Views: 15064

Re: Long Distance WiFi...

Just to jump in and help expand on a few things regarding Bullets: They are rated as IP65 meaning they are dust proof and when installed properly, can take low pressure water from any direction - top, side or bottom. They can be dunked, but should not be immersed for longer periods. The statement 'm...