Re: [WISPA] UHF tower co-location

2007-03-13 Thread Jack Unger
J. bandpass filter jack J. Vogel wrote: looking for someone that knows more about this than me (which may be most everybody) to give me a quick heads-up.. Up to this point, all of the access points I have deployed have been on water towers or buildings which did not have any other

[WISPA] Big Boys Eyeing Whitespace spectrum

2007-03-13 Thread David Hughes
Tech Firms Push to Use TV Airwaves for Internet Cable, Phone Companies Watch Warily By Charles Babington Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, March 13, 2007; D01 A coalition of big technology companies wants to bring high-speed Internet access to consumers in a new way: over television

[WISPA] NWR:rules for building your own computer

2007-03-13 Thread WWS2
Does anyone know what the rules/hoops to get FCC approval to build your own computers? I am on our local High School Board and prices we are getting for 200 computers is a lot higher than the parts to build them and the committee discussed doing it in house. We think it is a simple form

Re: [WISPA] NWR:rules for building your own computer

2007-03-13 Thread Dawn DiPietro
Walter, I will reply off list since this is not a wireless related issue. Regards, Dawn DiPietro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know what the rules/hoops to get FCC approval to build your own computers? I am on our local High School Board and prices we are getting for 200 computers

Re: [WISPA] NWR:rules for building your own computer .. or wireless device?

2007-03-13 Thread Dylan Oliver
Insofar as Mark proposed that wireless systems be certified like PCs - e.g., that a system is authorized if all of its component parts are certified, and assembled in a typical fashion - I am posting the Introduction to the FCC's NPRM 95-46 on Digital Devices, Equipment Authorization. The

Re: [WISPA] NWR:rules for building your own computer

2007-03-13 Thread Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181
I'm not aware of any rules. The parts are supposed to be fcc approved already. You just assemble them and load the os. I can't believe that you can't get a good deal from anyone on a 200pc purchase. laters, Marlon (509) 982-2181 Equipment sales (408)

Re: [WISPA] NWR:rules for building your own computer

2007-03-13 Thread Travis Johnson
My guess is they are going to save less than $50 per computer, if any savings at all... and after they build them it will end up costing them more money in the long run (RMAs, tracking all the parts, etc.). I would bet Dell or Gateway could match or beat any price you can get, assuming equal

Re: [WISPA] NWR:rules for building your own computer

2007-03-13 Thread Dawn DiPietro
Have you seen Dell's Educational pricing? No Bargains there. It is more of a profit center than anything. I do have to agree that building your own computers are not always a good idea. It may seem cheaper initially but your time and headaches have to count for something. Been there, done

Re: [WISPA] NWR:rules for building your own computer

2007-03-13 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, We are a VAR as well as an ISP. We starting selling computers in 1994... and I can tell you now that if you are using the same brand parts as Dell or Gateway, there is no way you can build it cheaper. We only sell to commercial accounts now, and we tell them upfront that we are more

Re: [WISPA] NWR:rules for building your own computer

2007-03-13 Thread RickG
Unless your putting Linux on them MS Windows licensing makes purchasing a retail unit the way to go. -RickG On 3/13/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know what the rules/hoops to get FCC approval to build your own computers? I am on our local High School Board and

[WISPA] Service in Aruba

2007-03-13 Thread Mike Delp
Does anybody have service in Aruba? We have a contact that is looking for connectivity on the island. Thanks Mike -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.10/720 - Release Date: 3/12/2007 7:19 PM -- WISPA Wireless

ot dawn Re: [WISPA] NorthWest PA / SouthEast PA - Service Needed

2007-03-13 Thread Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181
OOOo, KINKY! roflol Marlon (509) 982-2181 Equipment sales (408) 907-6910 (Vonage)Consulting services 42846865 (icq)And I run my own wisp! [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.odessaoffice.com/wireless

[WISPA] DBOSS online

2007-03-13 Thread Carl A jeptha
Anybody having luck registering with the above company -- You have a Good Day now, Carl A Jeptha http://www.airnet.ca Office Phone: 905 349-2084 Office Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm skype cajeptha -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe:

[WISPA] Unlimited bandwidth does not mean unlimited

2007-03-13 Thread Dennis Burgess - 2K Wireless
http://www.boston.com/business/personaltech/articles/2007/03/12/not_so_fast_ broadband_providers_tell_big_users/ Per some of the discussions that we have had on here, here is something that came across my desktop today. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe:

Re: [WISPA] DBOSS online

2007-03-13 Thread Mark Nash
I'm using their services now... What do you mean by registering? Mark Nash Network Engineer UnwiredOnline.Net 350 Holly Street Junction City, OR 97448 http://www.uwol.net 541-998- 541-998-5599 fax - Original Message - From: Carl A jeptha [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List

Re: ot dawn Re: [WISPA] NorthWest PA / SouthEast PA - Service Needed

2007-03-13 Thread Mark Nash
You mean kinky in the WIRELESS INTERNET BUSINESS sort of way, right??? Because any OTHER kind would be questioned on this list. ;) Mark Nash Network Engineer UnwiredOnline.Net 350 Holly Street Junction City, OR 97448 http://www.uwol.net 541-998- 541-998-5599 fax - Original Message -

Re: [WISPA] NWR:rules for building your own computer

2007-03-13 Thread George Rogato
Why not have the students build them as part of a computer class? I bet there are kids there that can run circles around some computer people and it would be a great lesson for students who hope to take the technology road in their career. George [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know

[WISPA] New WISPA Vendor Member - Vecima Networks

2007-03-13 Thread John Scrivner
Waverider is back and from appearances they are on stronger footing now than they have ever been. Many of you probably remember Scott Carlson from Waverider. Scott has been a big part of the Waverider product line from my first experiences with them many years ago. Scott has remained aligned

[WISPA] Nebraska WISPs - Something to look out for...

2007-03-13 Thread Matt Larsen - Lists
For any other Nebraska WISPs LB661 came up in the state legistlature and the gist is that broadband providers will have to pay into the USF fund. LB560 requires all broadband providers to register with the state Public Service Commission (so they know where to send the bill for LB661 to).

Re: [WISPA] New WISPA Vendor Member - Vecima Networks

2007-03-13 Thread Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181
Welcome! Marlon (509) 982-2181 Equipment sales (408) 907-6910 (Vonage)Consulting services 42846865 (icq)And I run my own wisp! [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.odessaoffice.com/wireless www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam

Re: [WISPA] Unlimited bandwidth does not mean unlimited

2007-03-13 Thread Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181
HAAA I was right again! The all you can eat idea is gonna HAVE to go out the window. If Comcast can't support the model neither can any of the rest of us. We now give people 6 gigs per month. No cut offs for going over, but there is additional billing... Marlon (509) 982-2181

Re: [WISPA] Strange Symptoms

2007-03-13 Thread Leon D. Zetekoff
* Jack Unger wrote, On 3/12/2007 10:34 PM: Rick, Hi Jack... The signals levels sound like they may be WAY TOO HIGH for this short of a link. Receiver overload has the effect of making a receiver deaf. Try a tiny antenna (maybe a rubber duck) on the CPE and re-do the ping test. what dB level

Re: [WISPA] ot, linux for home users

2007-03-13 Thread John J. Thomas
Here are some ideas... http://www.codeweavers.com/products/differences/ John -Original Message- From: Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 9, 2007 10:47 AM To: wireless@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA] ot, linux for home users Hi All, With all the

[WISPA] Win a pass to ISPCON

2007-03-13 Thread Peter R.
I will be speaking at ISPCON this Spring, so plan to attend. ISPCON SPRING 2007 • May 23-25 • Orlando, FL The Rosen Centre Hotel is the headquarters hotel for ISPCON Spring 2007. Discounted hotel rooms of $175 per night are available, but only until April 20! [The HoJo nearby is just $59 per

[WISPA] Sierra Wireless Inks Deal For AirLink

2007-03-13 Thread Peter R.
Sierra Wireless Inks Deal For AirLink Sierra Wireless Inc. inked a definitive agreement to acquire privately held AirLink Communications Inc., a developer and supplier of fixed, portable and wireless data solutions for industrial and public-safety applications. -- WISPA Wireless List:

[WISPA] Clearwire stock dropping

2007-03-13 Thread Peter R.
http://www.telecomweb.com/tnd/22147.html http://radinfo.blogspot.com/2007/03/clearwire-update.html -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/