Hi Allan,
 
    I don't have any good leads for a wireless system, but I had a thought for a argument against laying 120/240 VAC power lines in the same trench as the phone lines. With 10,000 feet of parallel wire runs in the same trench, it seems like there might be a good possibility of the power lines causing interference on the phone line. Perhaps with CAT-5 phone lines interference might be avoided, but I have my doubts. It's just a thought.
 
    Have you considered a wireless LAN type configuration? We are currently testing this type of system here in Stelle and so far it has been totally stable. The data thru-put is about 3 times faster than with a 33.6 modem connection. It seem like you could create a phone link at the grid-end of the link. The type of wireless LAN we are testing is line-of-sight, but with a directional antenna you should be able to get 4 to 6 miles of range provided there isn't too much stuff in the way (like hills or lots of trees). 
We are getting of wireless equipment from:
 
Ampwave
773-307-4899
Don Mouritzen
con@ampwave.com 
 
    Please note that I am not a communications or computer expert.  I provide technical support for SunWize Technologies, but from my experience here in Stelle I thought these might be a few useful ideas to consider.
 
Steve Bell in Stelle, IL
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