September 2012 - PSDR - mailman.hamwan.org

[PSDR] Feedback on HamWAN mission statement / purpose
by Bart Kus 27 Sep '12

27 Sep '12

Hello, As part of becoming a non-profit and seeking a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, HamWAN needs to formalize its stated purpose. This language needs to be generic enough to not encumber the organization's goals in the coming years, and yet specific enough to define the correct focus and meet 501(c)(3) criteria. Below is my first draft at this mission statement, and I'd like to get feedback on it, especially from anyone who has been through founding an org and seeking 501(c)(3) status. Here we go: *HamWAN Mission Statement* HamWAN is focused on creating, operating and coordinating free digital networks.These digital networks are used for (1) emergency communications when other systems go down, (2) research and development in the realm of microwave networking, (3) a means of free digital communication for anyone who is or becomes a licensed radio amateur, (4) an educational resource in spreading the knowledge of how to create, operate and use such networks.All knowledge generated and gathered by HamWAN in the realm of microwave networking is made freely available to the public for unrestricted consumption.Coordination services provided by HamWAN ensure the interoperability of other similar networks not directly under HamWAN's control. Thanks, --Bart

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[PSDR] Does anyone have equipment to do work @ 6GHz?
by Bart Kus 21 Sep '12

21 Sep '12

Hello, Does anyone have any of the following types of equipment that can work at up to 6GHz? 1) Signal generator 2) RF power meter 3) Spectrum analyzer 4) Vector network analyzer I might have some intermittent access to one piece of kit (Anritsu S412E), but would like a more permanent solution. This would be used in support of analyzing antenna performance. Sector antenna costs are pretty high ($180) and I'm thinking it wouldn't be as expensive to produce equivalently performing home-brew antennas. On a related note, is anyone interested in home-brewing a 5GHz hpol sector antenna for this project? The component engineering page for this part of the network is here: https://www.hamwan.org/t/tiki-index.php?page=Sector+Antenna+-+120deg&struct… Thanks, --Bart

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[PSDR] New forum topic in <Puget Sound Data...> by BartKus: This is forum 2...
by HamWAN＠HamWAN.org 16 Sep '12

16 Sep '12

A new message was posted to forum: Puget Sound Data Ring New topic: This is forum 2 email test Author: "BartKus" Title: This is forum 2 email test Date: 2012-09-16 22:44 https://www.hamwan.org/t/tiki-view_forum_thread.php?forumId=1&comments_pare… Message: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Test message #3! not metoo!

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[PSDR] Testing self bounce again
by Bart Kus 16 Sep '12

16 Sep '12

Test #2

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[PSDR] Testing self-bounce
by Bart Kus 16 Sep '12

16 Sep '12

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[PSDR] New forum topic in <Puget Sound Data...> by BartKus: This is forum 2...
by HamWAN＠HamWAN.org 16 Sep '12

16 Sep '12

A new message was posted to forum: Puget Sound Data Ring New topic: This is forum 2 email test Author: "BartKus" Title: This is forum 2 email test Date: 2012-09-16 22:20 https://www.hamwan.org/t/tiki-view_forum_thread.php?forumId=1&comments_pare… Message: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Test message #2

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[PSDR] Email 2 forum test
by Bart Kus 16 Sep '12

16 Sep '12

Message 2

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[PSDR] This is email 2 forum test
by Bart Kus 16 Sep '12

16 Sep '12

Test message 1

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