[geeks] Long range radio?

[James Fogg]

> Hello All,
> I'm looking for a long range (1000' would be ideal, more
> better of course), slow (only 9600 needed), small, and cheap
> transmitter for digital data. We can get small and cheap with
> decent range (500') easy from
>
> http://www.sparkfun.com/shop/index.php?shop=1&cart=359638&cat=62&

You could use a packet radio TNC and any of the FRS service radios.
Packet on FRS may or may not be within the limit of licensing, but it's
not likely to get you arrested either.