Transmitting a bit of data for a long distance wireless.

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Hello,

In my project I will have two nodes who will be sending a bit of data about 100 miles away. Each node will send out the status of its own digital pin and listen to the status of the other node. It will light up an LED depending on the status of the other node.

So far, the only way I can think of having these two communicate is with a server and the Adafruit CC3000 Wifi modules. However, and Arduino and the module seem to be overkill for only sending a single bit of data.

Do you guys know of a simpler and ideal more affordable way to send 1 bit of data aross a network wireless perhaps a cheaper wifi module for another microposessor? It does not need to be on the Arduino but lowering the cost is the goal.

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I didn't know there was anything cheaper than an arduino .

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WiFi over 100 miles? Not going to happen, or at least not without a WiFi router and PC attached to the internet on both ends, within range of the Arduinos.

You could do it with two radios, if you're a Ham, but it wouldn't be cheap.

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The cost in this project will be tied up in the long range communication, not in the collection of the data. You either need something that can send data via the internet or via the mobile phone system.

...R