August 2013 - PSDR - mailman.hamwan.org

Client configuration instructions
by Bart Kus 31 Aug '13

31 Aug '13

Hi all, Due to popular demand, I've thrown together a page that should take you from unboxing a Metal 5SHPn modem to getting it on the air. See here for instructions: https://www.hamwan.org/t/tiki-index.php?page=Client+Node+Configuration&stru… NQ1E, if you could attach key-dsa-NQ1E.txt to that page when/if you see this, that would complete the instructions for now. Please let me know if the instructions need fixing or improving. --Bart

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Volunteers for Aug 31st Paine Field ground crew work
by Bart Kus 30 Aug '13

30 Aug '13

Hello, We're 1-2 folks short for work planned @ the Everett site tomorrow. We'll be starting @ 9:30AM and likely going until 6PM. The plan is to install some additional microwave dishes and run lines to them. If you can come out and help, email me. Thanks, --Bart

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HamWAN summer update
by Tom Hayward 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

HamWAN's goal this summer was to deploy as many sites as possible. Thanks to the help of a few dedicated volunteers, three sites are now operational and ready to route your packets. The next step is for you to get connected! I have put a lot of time into developing coverage maps to help you determine if your home or repeater site is within the current coverage area. Nigel has developed a database of current connections to HamWAN and signal surveys. This data has all been integrated into a map on the home page, please check it out: https://www.hamwan.org/t/tiki-index.php You can click each node to see its link status. Blue links are currently online. Gray links are surveys completed with a portable HamWAN client setup (grid antenna, tripod, modem, and laptop). The current distance record for this setup is 101 miles (163 km). Way to go Bart--that's some serious 5.9 GHz DX! If it looks like you are in the coverage area (or not!), please try to connect. We would like to collect as many data points possible to verify signal strength and link quality. A network is only as useful as its participants make it. Tom KD7LXL

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Baldi Work
by Nigel Vander Houwen 25 Aug '13

25 Aug '13

Hello, As part of the deployment work at Baldi, I rented and paid for a small utility trailer for the sole purpose of getting equipment up to the site at Baldi. If possible, I would like the money I put towards this effort to be considered a donation to the group in my name. Image of receipt provided by U-Haul is attached. Thank you! Nigel K7NVH

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AMPR connection
by Rod Ekholm 25 Aug '13

25 Aug '13

Can you tell me if the HamWAN is using a Mikrotik router to interface to the AMPR network? Or is it using the every required Linux box? I was looking to peer with AMPRNet, however it looks like it is less than an optimal configuration to try and do so with Mikrotik's. Thanks. -- Rod Ekholm Jr. Spokane, WA

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Spokane Links
by Rod Ekholm 19 Aug '13

19 Aug '13

I am interested in partnering with some other folks for some of this style of network over here in Spokane. I have a grand design (Phase 1 & 2 anyways) planned, and ready to start implementing. I keep reading posts and see how far you guys are, and it's kind of exciting to see what is really happening! If any one on the list is around the Spokane area, and has resources to do this in conjunction with me, please get ahold of me at my email below. Thanks and good luck to us all! -- Rod Ekholm Jr. KC7AAD Spokane, WA kc7aad )(at)( gmail.com

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Next site suggestions?
by Bart Kus 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

Hello, Anyone have any solid suggestions for new sites? We're done with Baldi, so looking for the next one to deploy. We have 1 cell site worth of hardware left in stock. Check out the new Coverage Map <https://www.hamwan.org/t/tiki-index.php?page=Coverage+Map&structure=HamWAN> on the wiki to see presently covered areas. And bust out your modems to do some verification testing of this coverage! Thanks, --Bart

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Just subscribed
by Kiernan Burr 12 Aug '13

12 Aug '13

Hi all, Just subscribed to this list. A couple of locals here in Northern Alberta have been mulling around the idea of building an ametur radio based microwave IP network. Unfortunately we do not have the advantage of terrain here like you guys do, we do have access to some decent sites. Our vision for a system out here is two fold. 1 it would allow us to expand digital voice networks(D-Star, possibly DMR as there is some interest locally. 2 it would give us a network independent of public infrastructure(asides from power). Thanks for your guys time. Kiernan Burr VA6IP VP, Northern Alberta Radio Club (NARC) Director, Southern Alberta Repeater Association (SARA) Edmonton ARES AEC-Voice Comm/Voice Networking C: 780 237 4619

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Baldi deploy final push
by Bart Kus 09 Aug '13

09 Aug '13

Hi all, Anyone interested in helping with Baldi's final push for completion? We'll need to move a couple antennas around, re-route some cables and configure the preliminary routing/software side of things. If this sounds like fun, please email me. We'll be meeting @ the Enumclaw McDonalds @ 9:45AM tomorrow. Hardhat, gloves, water + food encouraged. Also, a big expensive CAMERA with a few lenses. We haven't done much photography up there. It'd be good to get a high-res panorama, weather permitting. --Bart

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Need a truck/cargo van + bodies for Baldi deploy work this Saturday
by Bart Kus 05 Aug '13

05 Aug '13

Hello, We're on visit #4 to Baldi and trying to wrap this deployment up. It's been a challenging site to deal with due to lack of mounting points and strict deployment standards / severe winter weather conditions. We'll be meeting @ Enumclaw McDonalds @ 9:45AM this coming Saturday. If you have a truck or a van that can carry cargo up a rocky road, and are willing to spend your day helping deploy the site, please let me know ASAP. You will not need to climb, there is plenty of work for ground crew folks. Thanks! --Bart

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