Megabytes

What has made this trip, my tenth, to the OSP unique among the other nine, is having internet access. Nomad ISP owner, Kelly Hogan, is an astronomer and a Linux developer. He wrote a program that uses a satellite dish to bring internet access to the wilderness. He wanted it here at the OSP to support his astronomy habit. That’s how Nomad began 5 years ago.
Today, they have over two hundred networks at campgrounds, marinas, and RV parks across the United States and this year have plans to expand to Australia. Why Australia? I suspect because Kelly wants to observe under Southern skies! <grin> Good choice, Kelly.
When you are RV-ing, camping or boating around the country, bring your laptop along with your sleeping bag and stay connected to your global family and friends.

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