HFT in my backyard – VI • Hacker News Board

Re: HFT in my backyard – VI

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Post by micro_cam » Mon, Apr 13, 2015, 3:35 PM UTC

I'm curious of the extent to which HFT is driving improvements in microwave network technology that are also becoming available to small ISPs and consumers.

As someone who works from home via a microwave link from a rural area I've definitely noticed improvements over the last few years as the dishes have gotten smaller and service faster and cheaper, far outpacing the rate at which phone or cable companies upgrade their limited service in the area.

Re: HFT in my backyard – VI

#12

Post by ComputerGuru » Mon, Apr 13, 2015, 3:56 PM UTC

ComputerGuru wrote: post #6

None of the other HN posts in the series were in all-CAPS. What gives?

At the time I posted it, the title on HN was in all caps (HFT IN MY BACKYARD - PART VI). Now it isn't thanks to a kind moderator. Must I be downvoted to -5 just because thanks to my own comment it is no longer necessary? Seriously, HN some days......

Re: HFT in my backyard – VI

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Post by bachback » Mon, Apr 13, 2015, 4:49 PM UTC

Any experts in auction mechanisms and HFT reading hackernews?

Re: HFT in my backyard – VI

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Post by spacemanmatt » Mon, Apr 13, 2015, 5:45 PM UTC

ComputerGuru wrote: post #12

ComputerGuru wrote: post #6

None of the other HN posts in the series were in all-CAPS. What gives?

At the time I posted it, the title on HN was in all caps (HFT IN MY BACKYARD - PART VI). Now it isn't thanks to a kind moderator. Must I be downvoted to -5 just because thanks to my own comment it is no longer necessary? Seriously, HN some days......

Here, have some free upboats. HN some days... :)

Re: HFT in my backyard – VI

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Post by GFK_of_xmaspast » Mon, Apr 13, 2015, 8:41 PM UTC

ridgeguy wrote: post #8

chinathrow wrote: post #5

Great FAQ at the end of the article. "Is it possible to hack the microwave signal? I am doubtful." I am not so doubtful on this one...

Signal/noise issues would favor a low power omnidirectional emitter placed near a receiving dish, roughly in the known signal path. It could overwhelm the real signal by favorable inverse square intensity. Put the emitter on a drone.

Unlike the SEC, the FCC has teeth and uses them.