September 2020 - PSDR - mailman.hamwan.org

Grants
by John D. Hays 15 Dec '20

15 Dec '20

Please review https://www.ampr.org/giving/ If you have a project, development, etc. that could benefit from a grant, here is your opportunity. -- John D. Hays Kingston, WA K7VE

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Lower 45 MHz of 5.9 GHz to go license-exempt
by Steve Stroh 02 Dec '20

02 Dec '20

https://www.fcc.gov/document/chairman-pais-remarks-new-59-ghz-band-proposal -- Steve Stroh (personal / general): stevestroh(a)gmail.com

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Re: [HamWAN PSDR] HamWAN Minecraft? .. and TV cartoons?
by Chuck Cole 28 Sep '20

28 Sep '20

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Re: [HamWAN PSDR] HamWAN Minecraft?
by Chuck Cole 27 Sep '20

27 Sep '20

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HamWAN Minecraft?
by Bart Kus 27 Sep '20

27 Sep '20

Hello, I've come to realize that games seem compatible with Part 97. So let's run a test of this on HamWAN. I've setup a Minecraft Bedrock server on "minecraft.hamwan.net" port 19133. The world has been initiated from the seed "HamWAN". :) If you'd like to build some ham radio related world, please join and have a go. I expect many antennas! I've set the game rules to pvp=off (no hitting each other), and showcoordinates=true (so people can find each other). I'd like to hear reports of how the gaming experience is over HamWAN, so access to the server is limited to ARDC addresses only. That is, you've gotta be connecting from 44.0.0.0/9 or 44.128.0.0/10 address space. Have fun! And remember, don't dig down <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJQclHtsEE8>. --Bart

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Re: [HamWAN PSDR] HamWAN Minecraft?
by Chuck Cole 27 Sep '20

27 Sep '20

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Vote: Improvements for East Tiger
by Doug Kingston 24 Sep '20

24 Sep '20

I am putting forward this proposal for board approval. Approval of the precise choice of 60GHz gear should probably be left to final decision by Netops so long as the cost is approximately the same. Cost from Kenny's spreadsheet totals to $1700. I approve. -Doug- ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Kenny Richards <kenny(a)holenwall.com> Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 7:27 PM Subject: Re: [Netops] [HamWAN Board] ETiger Site Upgrade To: Doug Kingston <dpk(a)randomnotes.org> Cc: HamWAN Board <board(a)hamwan.org>, Network Operations <netops(a)hamwan.org> Attached is the cost proposal to expand the ETiger site into the Silke building, including adding a new sector (S1). This building/tower currently houses the PTZ camera for ETiger, several repeaters owned by KF7BJI and at the moment is connected to HamWAN via a small puck radio on the roof. (Via the S3 sector on the WA7HJK tower) The proposed upgrade would add another sector (S1) to the site, which isn't possible on the WA7HJK towers due to space limitations. Part of the expansion includes adding a 60Ghz link between the buildings, to move the traffic off the S3 sector. The proposed radios are a new product from Mikrotik and are designed specifically for harsh environments. One possible future upgrade is putting another PtP dish on the Silke tower, to supplement the links to SnoDEM and Camp Murray. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wRYHVIGPupDZnun9nsinUmLDqUDR-4q2Wxs… I believe a director has to officially make the motion before the board can vote. My apologies for any mistakes or omissions for this process. Thanks Kenny On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 6:27 PM Doug Kingston <dpk(a)randomnotes.org> wrote: > This was not formally presented. Can you provide wording including costs > that we can put up for a vote? > > -Doug- > > On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 11:19 AM Kenny Richards <richark(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> I wanted to provide another update about ETiger. >> >> I got notified yesterday that Rich-KF7BJI has signed the new contract >> with Silke and again will have access to the second ETiger building >> starting on Friday. I have already purchased the necessary stand-off and >> picked up the sector from Doug to add to the Silke tower. (to add S1 to the >> site) Given the change in the weather, not exactly sure when that will >> happen, but I'm personally invested in at least getting the camera back >> online. >> >> The remaining item that I hope was discussed by the board when this was >> proposed was purchasing the hardware to link the Silke building with the >> HJR building via a 60Ghz link. (Similar to what was done at Rattlesnake) >> When I checked, the LHG60g devices were used at Rattlesnake. ( >> https://mikrotik.com/product/lhg_60g) Doug recommended the newer nRay >> devices. (https://mikrotik.com/product/wireless_wire_nray) The cost of >> the nRAY is a little cheaper, since it includes the 'shield' that would be >> needed on the LHG60g. >> >> Regardless of the hardware solution, did the board approve the purchase >> of the hardware to link the two buildings and add the additional sector? >> >> Thanks >> Kenny >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Board mailing list >> Board(a)hamwan.org >> http://mail.hamwan.net/mailman/listinfo/board >> > _______________________________________________ > Netops mailing list > Netops(a)hamwan.org > http://mail.hamwan.net/mailman/listinfo/netops >

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HamWAN Roll Call
by Steve - WA7PTM 23 Sep '20

23 Sep '20

In trying to promote HamWAN (or HamWAN-like) microwave systems around the country, it is helpful to know how widely this type of system has been adopted. Outside of Puget Sound (which includes the Victoria and Clark County extensions) I've found, Memphis, Central Michigan, Lowndes County (GA), Albuquerque, Tampa Bay, Kelowna (BC), and Spokane. Are all these still active? Are there others? Thanks and 73, Steve

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Advice for parts for a portable setup
by lionelhlvrsn＠gmail.com 17 Sep '20

17 Sep '20

Hello to the group! I am on Bainbridge Island, and I am looking into a portable setup to experiment with from different locations. While there is a lot of useful gear info on the website and on this listserv, I want to make sure that I don't end up getting something that doesn't maximize data speeds or will be obsolete in a year. I am looking for advice for a complete portable system. I can make use of a power supply and tripod that I already have, although I'd be interested on input on that, as well. Thanks in advance for your help with this. -Lionel K7BIX

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I don't think we can spot fires anymore
by Bart Kus 14 Sep '20

14 Sep '20

The smoke situation is getting a little silly today. Only the new cams seem to have retained proper white balance. The other cams make it look like thick clouds. --Bart

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