Hi John, Yes, I ran a new cat5e cable down the mast using an old wire as a messenger. At the same time, I ran in parallel another messenger line which I have since used and replaced installing a new Raymarine wind transducer. I have a newer mast (Kenyon Spars 5280) which has a built in extruded cable channel along the length of the mast, so my experience of pulling wires down the mast may be slightly different than others. The key is to use a messenger. It is a real PITA trying to run a steel fish tape down the mast. I had to do so when I installed a new steaming light system and did not have the old wires for a messenger.
- Paul E. 1981 C&C 38 Landfall S/V Johanna Rose Fort Walton Beach, FL http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/ > On Feb 26, 2018, at 12:41 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 12:25:05 -0500 > From: John Christopher <phygi...@gmail.com <mailto:phygi...@gmail.com>> > To: Paul E <dre...@gmail.com <mailto:dre...@gmail.com>> > Cc: cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Omni WiFi antenna installation / connection > range > Message-ID: <8c23bde7-eed8-45ee-a989-c3cc942bf...@gmail.com > <mailto:8c23bde7-eed8-45ee-a989-c3cc942bf...@gmail.com>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Hi Paul, > > Are you running the cable inside your mast? Anything special there? > > > /J > >> On Feb 26, 2018, at 11:44 AM, Paul E <dre...@gmail.com >> <mailto:dre...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> About 3 yrs ago I installed a WiFi system with the Ubiquiti BULLET-M2-HP >> WiFi radio mounted on top of the mast. These units are built for outdoor >> use and require no addition weather proofing. My system has survived several >> tropical storms and a hurricane, and still works flawlessly. I use it >> while cruising, and while most WiFi?s are secure now a days, getting access >> has been a minor issue. You will be surprised how many restaurants use >> their phone number for passwords. Visiting an establishment is another easy >> way to obtain a WiFi password. I once connect to wifi while anchored in an >> island cove several miles off shore from the source which was a RV park on >> shore. >> >> That said, +90% of my use is at docks. I have been to many marinas and >> clubs where the provided WiFi signal is too weak for reliable device use. >> At our club, my phone and laptop don?t even see the club?s network. But >> the bullet connects with no issue. >> >> I built my system for about $100. Most of the work is plug and play except >> for the initial configuration. I have posted the details of my >> installation, including the configuration, on my blog. >> >> http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/WiFiWork >> <http://svjohannarose.blogspot.com/search/label/WiFiWork> >> >> >> >> - >> Paul E. >> 1981 C&C 38 Landfall >> S/V Johanna Rose >> Fort Walton Beach, FL
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