Blueskies wrote:
"Peter R." wrote in message ...
: On 2/22/2007 7:35:02 PM, "Blueskies" wrote:
:
: I just wonder why there is not some other source of datalinked information available. I mean, why does this
: have to come
: in from satellites?
:
: This type of signal offers 100% coverage within the satellite's broadcast
: "footprint." What alternative did you have in mind?
:
: --
: Peter

Like the SAS on the TV for instance, but it would be limited to the TV range. Maybe a sideband on the VOR or upload from
the radar...





Cost of 2 sats Cost of hundreds of ground based transmitters