[AFMUG] Transtector DC or MTC DC Surge Suppression?

2022-04-20 Thread cgray
I'm getting ready to test some Tarana gear. They recommend a Transtector 1101-1110 for surge suppression on the DC line. I recognize that Transtector is exceptional, but I'd like to know if it is significantly better than the MTC DC surge suppressors like the 800-DCSS-APC or 800-DCSS-AB-APC. I

[AFMUG] AnimalFarm Presentations at WISPAmerica 2021?

2021-04-19 Thread cgray
Is there a way to see or participate in the AnimalFarm presentations at WISPAmerica 2021 without signing up for the WISPA Virtual Conference? I'm only really interested in the AnimalFarm sessions, so I figured I would check before paying out for the virtual conference. Thank you, Chris -

Re: [AFMUG] Wanted: Blank Calix 844 (GigaCenter) Branded Covers

2021-03-12 Thread cgray
Josh, You can get batches of them branded. I’m hoping to find someone who got a batch branded, and kept the blank ones they replaced. I have a bunch without covers and would like to fill them in. Thank you, Chris From: AF On Behalf Of Josh Luthman Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 10:04

[AFMUG] Crimping Ferrules - Hex or Square?

2021-03-04 Thread cgray
I'm thinking my battery backup cables really should have ferrules on the ends (after seeing how the strands spread with repeat screw-down connections). I'm using mostly 6 AWG and 10 AWG. I've been debating whether to get a dedicated ferrule crimper, or if I can just use my hydraulic hex crimpe

Re: [AFMUG] OT - Local / Community FM Radio Station?

2020-10-27 Thread cgray
Bill, That would be helpful, you are welcome to pass on my info to them. Thank you, Chris From: AF On Behalf Of Bill Prince Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 8:14 PM To: af@af.afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT - Local / Community FM Radio Station? We have a small community radio sta

Re: [AFMUG] OT - Local / Community FM Radio Station?

2020-10-26 Thread cgray
We are looking to do it legally. I’ll see how straightforward the rules are. I was hoping that talking to someone who has done it would reveal more than the fcc docs. From: AF On Behalf Of ch...@wbmfg.com Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 7:11 PM To: 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' Subject

Re: [AFMUG] OT - Local / Community FM Radio Station?

2020-10-26 Thread cgray
The community group trying to do it specifically wants to try for broadcast. From: AF On Behalf Of Ken Hohhof Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 7:03 PM To: 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT - Local / Community FM Radio Station? My reaction was unless you are targeti

[AFMUG] OT - Local / Community FM Radio Station?

2020-10-26 Thread cgray
Does anyone here have experience setting up a small / local / community FM radio station? I'm looking to understand the cost and equipment implications of doing so [from a minimalist perspective, I suppose]. I was asked to see if it would be technically possible for our town to do. Thank y

[AFMUG] Leasing Routers - To Customers On Other Networks?

2020-09-04 Thread cgray
This feels like a bad idea, but everything is pretty bad right now. The state-funded FTTH system is doing installations and taking customers. After customers switch, they often call us up asking for router recommendations. We have been saying no, our recommended gear is available only on our ne

Re: [AFMUG] Customer Battery Backup - FTTH ONT+Router?

2020-08-25 Thread cgray
I do recognize the integrated units only need one source of power; but in the circumstance where the ONT and Router are not integrated, what are those sorts of operators offering for backup power options? From: AF On Behalf Of Mike Hammett Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 2:57 PM To:

Re: [AFMUG] Customer Battery Backup - FTTH ONT+Router?

2020-08-25 Thread cgray
I’m not using Calix in this context, it was just the only documentation I had found regarding the CyberPower hookups. From: AF On Behalf Of ch...@wbmfg.com Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 1:55 PM To: 'AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group' Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Customer Battery Backup - FTTH ONT+Ro

[AFMUG] Customer Battery Backup - FTTH ONT+Router?

2020-08-25 Thread cgray
What are the standard solutions for providing customer backup power when running an ONT and Router? CyberPower has a whole range of 12V and 48V DC units (https://www.cyberpowersystems.com/products/telecom/indoor/), but it seems they are usually intended to provide power to only one device. How

[AFMUG] Preferred Battery Connectors

2020-08-20 Thread cgray
For your DC power connections - do you have a preferred connector or connector you use for all of your batteries? I'm leaning toward Anderson SB50 connectors. They're UL rated up to 120A and accept up to 6 AWG, but I'm open to any suggestions. I want to simplify our DC backups by choosing

Re: [AFMUG] Utility Pole Attachment - Tree Trimming?

2020-08-19 Thread cgray
Nice, this is probably where we’ll end up. Ideally, we could find a balance of: we cut, town chips. From: AF On Behalf Of Mark Radabaugh Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:48 AM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Utility Pole Attachment - Tree Trimming? The vast maj

[AFMUG] Utility Pole Attachment - Tree Trimming?

2020-08-17 Thread cgray
Does a utility pole attachment agreement typically allow for any tree trimming in the right of way? Or, is that something only the utility may do? -Chris -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

[AFMUG] For Sale - TVWS PTP Setup - Redline RDL-3000

2020-06-19 Thread cgray
Redline RDL-3000 TVWS PTP setup. I have both ends and a full bandwidth key. It was purchased for a specific project and then not used. I powered both ends up, but never configured them. Includes 2x radios, 2x PoEs, 2x speed keys, 4x log periodic antennas. [Gravity mount is for show, probably e

Re: [AFMUG] PacketFlux Sync for PTP 450i 900 MHz?

2020-06-19 Thread cgray
It is actually the PTP 450i that I’m talking about. I probably wouldn’t use it again because it seems once you have enough power to use 900 MHz in PTP, then you have plenty of power to use 2.4 GHz in PTP. I was going to get the Syncbox Junior Aux Port, but there is no “uGPS power” option in

Re: [AFMUG] PacketFlux Sync for PTP 450i 900 MHz?

2020-06-18 Thread cgray
Thank you. This is a small site with a handful of customers… and I only need sync on this one radio. Will any of the smaller units work? From: AF On Behalf Of Ryan Ray Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 2:55 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] PacketFlux Sync for PTP 450i

[AFMUG] PacketFlux Sync for PTP 450i 900 MHz?

2020-06-18 Thread cgray
I have a site where I need sync only for a PTP 450i 900 MHz AP. Any recommendation for which PacketFlux injector to use? [I have some old syncpipes, but they are not new enough.] Thank you, Chris -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com

[AFMUG] Sync 900 MHz PMP100 and PTP450i?

2020-05-14 Thread cgray
I have a PTP450i feeding a small site with a PMP100 AP. Is it possible to sync PTP450i and PMP100? Can I pull sync off the PTP450i slave into the PMP100 AP? Thank you - Chris -- AF mailing list AF@af.afmug.com http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com