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1. Scound+ld5
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2024-02-01 19:48:34
>>alden5+(OP)
So which points are getting “faster than fibre” latency because of this? Extra distance up and down, but make up for it on the long-haul.
Won’t beat HF radio though.
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2. edgyqu+Eg5
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2024-02-01 20:02:24
>>Scound+ld5
Why would we expect faster than fibre?
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3. Cu3PO4+Fh5
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2024-02-01 20:06:29
>>edgyqu+Eg5
The speed of light in a vacuum is roughly 50% higher than the speed of light in fiber.
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4. andrew+3k5
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2024-02-01 20:15:28
>>Cu3PO4+Fh5
Is attenuation in a vacuum also better?
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5. menset+cy5
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2024-02-01 21:24:14
>>andrew+3k5
yes, glass has a non zero amount of absorption which is why Erbium amplification is required.
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