April 2016 - PSDR - mailman.hamwan.org

Please accept my invitation to Nextdoor
by Al May via Nextdoor 30 Apr '16

30 Apr '16

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VOTE: Funding for Capitol Peak cell site
by Bart Kus 27 Apr '16

27 Apr '16

Hello, This is to approve funding for a cell site @ (46.973333°, -123.138077°). It'll be connected to Gold, possibly Baldi, and have a free dish for further southward expansion. Deploy date should be May 7th. Item Qty Price Subtotal ARC-DA5830SD1 <https://reseller.streakwave.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=ARC-DA5830SD1&eq=&Tp=&o1=0> 3 $111.28 $333.84 UDR235 <https://reseller.streakwave.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=UDR235&eq=&Tp=&o1=0> 3 $123.45 $370.35 RB921UAGS-5SHPacD-NM <https://reseller.streakwave.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=RB921UAGS5SHPac&eq=&Tp=&o1=0> 3 $131.00 $393.00 ACRPSMA <https://reseller.streakwave.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=ACRPSMA&eq=&Tp=> 6 $8.00 $48.00 HW-AD-NMRSF <https://www.streakwave.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=HW-AD-NMRSF&eq=&Tp=&o1=0> 6 $3.85 $23.10 RB912UAG-5HPnD <https://reseller.streakwave.com/Itemdesc.asp?ic=RB912UAG-5HPnD&eq=&Tp=> 3 $71.00 $213.00 RBGPOE <http://www.balticnetworks.com/mikrotik-low-cost-gigabit-passive-poe-injecto…> 3 $7.00 $21.00 24V / 1.2A PSU (using Ryan Turner donated ones) 3 $0.00 $0.00 SBX-S-CC-2SMA <https://reseller.streakwave.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=SBX-S-CC&eq=&Tp=&o1=0> 3 $28.90 $86.70 AM-5G19-120 <https://reseller.streakwave.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=AM-5G19-120&eq=&Tp=&o1=0> 3 $117.00 $351.00 WG-AM5G19/AM2G15-120 <http://www.ispsupplies.com/brands/Sector-Shield/WaveGuard-Shield-for-AM5G19…> 3 $44.99 $134.97 CRS125-24G-1S-2HnD-IN <https://reseller.streakwave.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=CRS125-24G1S2Hn&eq=&Tp=&o1=0> 1 $184.00 $184.00 WG-CRS226RM-KIT <http://www.ispsupplies.com/brands/wg-AM3G18-120-K/WaveGuard-Rack-Mount-Kit.…> 1 $19.99 $19.99 TC-Pro <http://www.balticnetworks.com/ubiquiti-toughcable-pro-cat5e-1000ft.html> 1 $133.25 $133.25 TC-CON-100 <http://www.balticnetworks.com/ubiquiti-tough-cable-connectors.html> 1 $48.00 $48.00 3:1 Power Adapter <http://www.lowes.com/pd_411133-43469-5508___?productId=3805421&pl=1&Ntt=411…> 8 $2.89 $23.12 AP7900 (re-using old Tukwila one) 1 $0.00 $0.00 BC1410 (10pk) <http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=2301> 5 $30.85 $154.25 158SS-A (10pk) <http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=13> 5 $21.50 $107.50 ADAP-O (10pk) <http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=37> 2 $36.75 $73.50 STK2-O (10pk) <http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=43> 1 $42.50 $42.50 STK4-O (10pk) <http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=45> 1 $47.35 $47.35 SCX23-K <http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=3693> 2 $23.50 $47.00 Estimated Shipping 1 $300.00 $300.00 Estimated Misc Stuff 1 $100.00 $100.00 0 0 0 0 GRAND TOTAL $3,255.42 Please let me know if you think anything is wrong or missing. Board, can we do a call tomorrow evening to vote on this? --Bart

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VOTE: Finishing Gold hardware
by Bart Kus 27 Apr '16

27 Apr '16

Hello, This is to finish installing our Gold Mtn site. It's presently missing two sectors, and one dish needs to be moved up the tower. We don't have enough cable for this given it's a tall tower. Furthermore, we need a server-sized cabinet in there to hold a future server. Lastly, when we did the initial install we didn't factor in that zip ties would be unacceptable. This order includes proper cable management that'll survive. Install date is set for May 14th. Item Qty Price Subtotal TC-Pro <http://www.balticnetworks.com/ubiquiti-toughcable-pro-cat5e-1000ft.html> 1 $133.25 $133.25 Baltic Estimated Shipping 1 $30.00 $30.00 Server Cabinet (locally sourced) 1 $200.00 $200.00 BC1410 (10pk) <http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=2301> 6 $30.85 $185.10 158SS-A (10pk) <http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=13> 6 $21.50 $129.00 ADAP-O (10pk) <http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=37> 3 $36.75 $110.25 STK2-O (10pk) <http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=43> 3 $42.50 $127.50 STK4-O (10pk) <http://www.sitepro1.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=45> 1 $47.35 $47.35 Valmont Estimated Shipping 1 $50.00 $50.00 GRAND TOTAL $1,012.45 --Bart

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Victoria, BC and Seattle EOC are online
by Bart Kus 27 Apr '16

27 Apr '16

Hello, Last weekend we put Victoria, BC on HamWAN. It's by far our longest link in the network, running 153km from Haystack. We haven't yet optimized the link (read: aligned the Haystack dish, or increased bandwidth, tweaked timings) but it's capable of pushing 10Mbit as it is. The Victoria group also has a couple sectors which will hopefully get deployed soon and extend HamWAN coverage into Port Angeles, Sequim, and The Islands. They also have plans to interconnect with BCWARN locally there, so that'll be a very fun extension to the HamWAN network. Yesterday we also put the Seattle EOC on HamWAN. They have a strong link which has been tested to push 90Mbit up and 80Mbit down. I'm looking forward to seeing some great emcomm exercises between Seattle EOC and Snohomish DEM in the near future! I should also point out that these two new accomplishments were not funded by HamWAN. --Bart

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Report from Mike and Key Electronics Show and Fleamarket
by Daniel Ransom 22 Apr '16

22 Apr '16

We had lots of interest for the HamWAN project at the Mike and Key Electronics Show and Fleamarket. I had a grid dish on my table at the Puyallup hamfest this year. I answered lots of questions and I distributed 40 fliers to interested hams. Here are some of the comments: - "How do you stay in line for Part 97?" - Upon seeing the MikroTik QRT-5: "Wow, I didn't know it could be so easy, look so nice!" - "What kind of Ubiquiti equipment do I use?" (the MikroTik brand is not well known with hams in our region) - "Okay, line of sight, I am going to take a look this afternoon!" - "How much does it cost? Where can I buy the equipment?" (Flytec sells the QRT-5 cheap on Amazon) - "How do you guys fund this project?" Many were very excited to see and touch the three configurations that I showed: - Integrated, flat-panel MIMO antenna/radio/modem - MIMO radio/modem with a dedicated panel antenna - Grid dish with single-channel radio/modem A handful asked for path plots. Tom, you should see some requests coming from people who join the mailing list in the next few days. Some were curious about a north sector at Tiger Mountain. Thanks for your help on the tri-fold brochures, Nigel. These were a BIG hit at the hamfest. 73 from Dan at K7MM

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Quarterly Board Call
by Nigel Vander Houwen 18 Apr '16

18 Apr '16

Hello All, I wanted to send out a reminder here with access details regarding the quarterly board conference call we have coming up. The call will take place this upcoming Monday, April 4th at 6:30 PM Pacific time. (The monday two days from now). The board members will meet to discuss the current state and vote on any decisions necessary for the org. Members are welcome to dial in and listen, and I make a point of asking for general feedback on things being discussed before the board makes a decision. You can join the conference call at the org’s conference line at 1-206-805-8861. If anyone has things they would like to have brought up on the agenda, please reach out to me and I’ll be sure to include them. Currently, the agenda stands at: Voting to reimburse Bart for the modem HamWAN has acquired from him, at at cost of $130 Discussion regarding adjusting the constitution to allow for board members to make reasonable spending decisions without needing to gather the board for a call, which are presently limited to less than $100, not even covering the expense of a single modem or antenna. Thanks, Nigel Vander Houwen

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unlocked Mikrotik RouterBOARD Metal 5SHPn
by David Giuliani 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

FlyTechComputers has 100 unlocked units in stock, $90, free shipping. Probably good to buy up a few in case the rules get tighter. 73s, WA6PXX, Mercer Island Radio Operators > Begin forwarded message: > > From: eBay - flyteccomputersinc <flytec_hq6197tct(a)members.ebay.com> > Subject: Re: Details about item: wa6pxx sent a message about Mikrotik RouterBOARD Metal 5SHPn, RBMetal5SHPn 5GHz Outdoor Unit built 11a/n L4 #301885295570 > Date: April 8, 2016 at 11:20:32 AM PDT > To: david(a)giuliani.org > > New message: No problem, we have 100 units in stoc... > > > <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m1831.l3127/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91…> > New message from: flyteccomputersinc <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m44.l1181/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91d2…> (2,950) <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m44.l1183/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91d2…> > No problem, we have 100 units in stock that are not locked. > > > > Regards > Reply > <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m44.l1139/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91d2…> > Your previous message > > I'm interested in the non-locked version vs the "US version". I am a licensed amateur radio operator (WA6PXX) and hence allowed to use the non-locked version within the ham radio bands. > > Thanks! > > Mikrotik RouterBOARD Metal 5SHPn, RBMetal5SHPn 5GHz Outdoor Unit built 11a/n L4 <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m43.l1123/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91d2…> > <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m43.l1123/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91d2…> > Price: $89.95 > Buy it now > Watchers: 1 > Quantity Remaining: 2 > Free Shipping > Buy it now > <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m43.l1465/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91d2…> > Get to know the seller flyteccomputersinc <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m3965.l1181/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91…> > • Located: Miami, FL, United States > • Member since: Jul 31, 2012 > • Positive Feedback: 99.3% > > Only purchases on eBay are covered by the eBay purchase protection programs. Asking your trading partner to complete a transaction outside of eBay is not allowed. > > Email reference id: [#a01-qv4qhf7oha#]_[#50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91d267022f26521#] > > We don't check this mailbox, so please don't reply to this message. If you have a question, go to Help & Contact <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m1852.l6369/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91…>. > > eBay sent this message to David Giuliani (wa6pxx). Learn more about account protection <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m1852.l3167/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91…>. eBay is committed to your privacy. Learn more about our privacy notice <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m1852.l3168/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91…> and user agreement <http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051.m1852.l3165/7?euid=50b1e4cd209c4cd1a91…>. > > ©2016 eBay Inc., 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 >

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FW: Important Info for MikroTik Operators
by Rob Salsgiver 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

FYI. I believe some of this has been discussed, but here it is for those who may have missed it. Rob -----Original Message----- From: Steve Discher [mailto:sales@ispsupplies.com] Sent: Friday, April 08, 2016 8:43 AM To: rob(a)nr3o.com Subject: Important Info for MikroTik Operators Dear MikroTik Operator, MikroTik has begun locking certain wireless devices by producing two model numbers for each part. Any part with the designation -US is locked to US FCC frequencies for which that product is certified. There are minor differences in the beginning and ending frequencies depending on the model of the device, but generally the wireless adapter is locked to these frequencies: 2412-2462MHz 5170-5250MHz 5725-5835MHz This lock can not be removed. We will begin stocking the -US devices as they are produced. We will also stock the International versions of these products which do not have this lock, however, just like other international products we sell, you will be required to sign a sworn "Certification of Export" and furnish the name of the country to which you are exporting the international version to, or we can not sell you international products. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by this change and assure you we are working to make this as painless as possible. In addition, this change creates additional questions for our customers. We have asked these questions of MikroTik as they arise and are awaiting a response from MikroTik and will inform you when they tell us. We appreciate your business and the partnership we have with you. Sincerely, Steve Discher ============================================== You are receiving this email as a customer of ISP Supplies. Unsubscribe rob(a)nr3o.com from this list: http://ispsupplies.us1.list-manage1.com/unsubscribe?u=b934808c37bafa3550d203 cc3&id=c11095de4b&e=9820406dd8&c=eb5f5867ca Our mailing address is: ISP Supplies, LLC 10770 State Highway 30 Suite 200 College Station, Tx 77845 USA Our telephone: 979-431-0304 Forward this email to a friend: http://us1.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=b934808c37bafa3550d203cc3&id=eb5f 5867ca&e=9820406dd8 Update your profile: http://ispsupplies.us1.list-manage1.com/profile?u=b934808c37bafa3550d203cc3& id=c11095de4b&e=9820406dd8

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Damage report, Mr.Sulu
by Bart Kus 06 Apr '16

06 Apr '16

So, we're taking a beating. This wind+rain storm has caused an outage on our QueenAnne<->Haystack link: QA-Haystack It's also taken down our ETiger<->SnoDEM link: ETiger-SnoDEM And the Baldi site has lost power for several short periods throughout the day today. There are generators on-site, but the UPS there is dead, so it causes brief outages as power switches over. I'm not sure if we're on generators or not @ Baldi right now, but it's up at least. Now, even though we're taking this beating, I'm pleased to report that none of these link failures have caused any parts of the network to become disconnected. We are still routing 100% of HamWAN! On the down side, we just burned through all our redundancy, and the next link to go down will cause an outage somewhere. --Bart

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