Re: [NSW] Guards & Mobile phones

["Dave Proctor" <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au>]

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> "Dave Proctor" <daproc@spambait.ozemail.com.au> wrote in message
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> > > At least the Tangarbages are good for SOMETHING...  :)
> >
> > Sending to Melboring?
> >
> > > Has it got something to do with the windows in the V set? Aren't they
a
> > bit
> > > thicker than others? What about that 'golden glaze' stuff on the
> windows?
> > Is
> > > that in some way affecting reception? I have NI.
> >
> > You left out the "F" bvetween the N and the I.
> >
> > I don't think that the solar-glazing on the windows would be an issue -
> > although no doubt, many of the experts in aus.comms.mobile (and many of
> the
>
> Better quality tinting films have metal particles, which may affect signal
> propagation... Not a big deal though...
>
> What sort of speeds so these vehicles in which you are interested travel?

On those sections, about 60 to 90 km/h.

> I
> think that pass-overs from cell to cell would be the major problem. Cells
on
> highways for example are specially designed, located, and "aimed", and are
> quite a different kettle of fish to suburban cells. The cells you are
> connecting to would be there for the stable population, rather than the
rail
> transit system, and this I presume is where the problem lies.

Okies.

> Of course the construction of, and electrical and electronics systems
> within, your Rail Vehicles would also play a major part. What sort of
window
> to Metal ratio are we talking about?

NFI

> (P.S. I've never been on a train :)

My commiserations, Chris -  you DO need to get out more.

> > non-experts like Rod Speed) will be able to provide an answer. If Rod
> wants
> > to see what the glazing is like, I suggest he pops down to his local
> railway
> > station tomorrow evening and have a look at the Xploder (slightly
> different
>
> Having a look won't tell you much about the tinting film

I just wanted to get Speedy away from his computer.

Dave