Re: [WISPA] making money from voip

2010-11-12 Thread Bret Clark
On 11/11/2010 08:18 PM, Ryan Goldberg wrote: How do you handle support? Custom acd, dial plans, etc. I assume your voip partner implements, but what support is yours to deal with, and where do you hand off at? Ryan We integrated our VoIP partner with our support ticketing system

Re: [WISPA] UBNT AUTO Channel

2010-11-12 Thread Stuart Pierce
I guess that would have been my first 'computer' that I personally bought. Then came the Tandy 1000, traded in my Odessey game console to knock off some from the price tag. -- Original Message -- From: Roger Howard g5inter...@gmail.com Reply-To:

Re: [WISPA] making money from voip

2010-11-12 Thread Jeremie Chism
We do pretty much the same thing. If you have a good voip solution you don't get very many calls. We have right at 300 lines and it is not uncommon to go a week or more with no support calls. As a matter of fact with our initial voip provider we had a person on staff just to deal with voip

Re: [WISPA] UBNT AUTO Channel

2010-11-12 Thread Fred Goldstein
At 11/12/2010 12:56 AM, you wrote: I win. HA! I still have my old DEC PDP-11 (actually, a PDT-11/150, with an LSI-11 CPU, 60kB, and two 8-inch floppies). I haven't fired it up in years, but I recently pulled out the 8 floppy case to show some young people. of the iPod generation, what

Re: [WISPA] Service contracts

2010-11-12 Thread Jason Hensley
I have considered doing this but have not yet implemented. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of RickG Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2010 7:54 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Service contracts Customer LOVE options to fit their

Re: [WISPA] making money from voip

2010-11-12 Thread Roger Howard
Perhaps I should re-phrase the question... If I re-sell Vox service, do I still need to file FCC Form 499-A Registration, Quarterly FCC Form 499-Q, Annual FCC Form 499-A, E-911 stuff, etc? Do I still have to collect and pay fees/taxes to government? Or is that all taken care of by Vox? Thanks,

Re: [WISPA] making money from voip

2010-11-12 Thread Jeremie Chism
Vox handles all of that for you including taxes. I pass along a regulatory recovery fee that covers my cost along to the customer. Sent from my iPhone4 On Nov 12, 2010, at 8:07 AM, Roger Howard g5inter...@gmail.com wrote: Perhaps I should re-phrase the question... If I re-sell Vox service,

Re: [WISPA] making money from voip

2010-11-12 Thread Josh Luthman
We wholesale off of a Broadworks platform. We file the 499. Licenses are $4 to $10 and MOU are sub penny. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 9:10 AM, Jeremie Chism jchi...@gmail.com wrote: Vox handles all of

Re: [WISPA] UBNT AUTO Channel

2010-11-12 Thread Robert West
Sweet! From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Fred Goldstein Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 7:46 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] UBNT AUTO Channel At 11/12/2010 12:56 AM, you wrote: I win. HA! I still have my old DEC

Re: [WISPA] Climbing High-Angle Emergency Equipment

2010-11-12 Thread Justin Wilson
OSHA says you should have that stuff anyway, or at least make a note that you do not in your safety plan. -- Justin Wilson j...@mtin.net http://www.mtin.net/blog ­ xISP News http://www.twitter.com/j2sw ­ Follow me on Twitter Wisp Consulting ­ Tower Climbing ­ Network Support From: Marco

Re: [WISPA] Climbing High-Angle Emergency Equipment

2010-11-12 Thread Chuck Hogg
If you don't have emergency action plans, get them easily for each site here... www.wirelessestimator.com/emergency/ We input all of our locations, printed them out, laminated them, put them in folders at each site and in a binder in every vehicle. Regards, Chuck On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 9:59

Re: [WISPA] Service contracts

2010-11-12 Thread RickG
Contracts are never for the client. They are always to protect you - the seller. Not completely true. My contract customers get a price break and their rates are locked in. On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 12:42 AM, Glenn Kelley gl...@hostmedic.com wrote: Contracts are never for the client. They are

Re: [WISPA] Service contracts

2010-11-12 Thread RickG
Robert, Then you dont offer term discounts? On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 12:37 AM, Robert West robert.w...@just-micro.comwrote: Been there. Found that customers were increasingly “aggravated” with contracts. Turned it all upside down and now I only have them sign a combo TOS and the equipment is

[WISPA] OLD COMPUTER WAS: UBNT AUTO Channel

2010-11-12 Thread RickG
LOL! OK, now you win by just a few months. I helped a friend build one of those in high school. But I decided to wait for the TRS-80. On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 12:59 AM, Robert West robert.w...@just-micro.comwrote: My first was…. Get ready. http://oldcomputers.net/heathkit-h8.html

[WISPA] OLD COMPUTER Was: UBNT AUTO Channel

2010-11-12 Thread RickG
Then I switched to using the video tape... On Thu, Nov 11, 2010 at 10:04 PM, Tom DeReggi wirelessn...@rapiddsl.netwrote: Gotta luv the data cassette tape. Portable storage, even fit in shirt pocket. It could have been worse, it could have been bulky 8-track :-) Tom DeReggi RapidDSL

[WISPA] OLD COMPUTER WAS: UBNT AUTO Channel

2010-11-12 Thread RickG
Fred, I think you might win with that one. I remember those but my parents said I was too young for such an expensive hobby. As a side note: I played games such as Star Trek and Zork (no video) on a very old computer when I worked for IBM as a Field Engineer: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_360

Re: [WISPA] Climbing High-Angle Emergency Equipment

2010-11-12 Thread RickG
It's funny this thread came up as I was thinking about this the other day. Where do you get the proper rope for a fair price? On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 9:59 AM, Justin Wilson li...@mtin.net wrote: OSHA says you should have that stuff anyway, or at least make a note that you do not in your

Re: [WISPA] Climbing High-Angle Emergency Equipment

2010-11-12 Thread RickG
Thats the way to do it! And in case you need some incentive: http://www.wirelessestimator.com/generaldoc.cfm?ContentID=9 On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 10:41 AM, Chuck Hogg ch...@shelbybb.com wrote: If you don't have emergency action plans, get them easily for each site here...

Re: [WISPA] OLD COMPUTER WAS: UBNT AUTO Channel

2010-11-12 Thread Fred Goldstein
At 11/12/2010 11:21 AM, you wrote: Fred, I think you might win with that one. I remember those but my parents said I was too young for such an expensive hobby. As a side note: I played games such as Star Trek and Zork (no video) on a very old computer when I worked for IBM as a Field Engineer:

Re: [WISPA] OLD COMPUTER Was: UBNT AUTO Channel

2010-11-12 Thread Leon D. Zetekoff
I built a big board used a Z80 and had 64kb ram; had four 8 SSSD flops on it. GOt the cabinet and flops from where I worked at the time (racal-Milgo) from stuff that was mothballed. This was circa 1980-1981. leon On 11/12/2010 11:05 AM, RickG wrote: Then I switched to using the video tape...

Re: [WISPA] Climbing High-Angle Emergency Equipment

2010-11-12 Thread Bob Moldashel
1/2 Kernmantle Rope. Get something with a NFPA rating. Don't skimp and do 7/16 just because of ratings. And don't use it for anything else other than life safety Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless -Original message- From: RickG rgunder...@gmail.com To: WISPA General List

Re: [WISPA] Service contracts

2010-11-12 Thread Larry Yunker
While I can understand the practicalities of enforcing a relatively low-dollar value contract, I would point out that there are two very important reasons to consider having term contracts in place: 1) Banks and other lending institutions like to see proof of future cash flows (receivables) as a

Re: [WISPA] Climbing High-Angle Emergency Equipment

2010-11-12 Thread Chuck Hogg
www.midwestunlimited.com Regards, Chuck On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 11:48 AM, Bob Moldashel lakel...@gbcx.net wrote: 1/2 Kernmantle Rope. Get something with a NFPA rating. Don't skimp and do 7/16 just because of ratings. And don't use it for anything else other than life safety *Sent via

Re: [WISPA] UBNT AUTO Channel

2010-11-12 Thread Blake Bowers
http://oldcomputers.net/zx81.html I ran a BBS on this one! Don't take your organs to heaven, heaven knows we need them down here! Be an organ donor, sign your donor card today. - Original Message - From: RickG rgunder...@gmail.com To: ro...@g5i.net; WISPA General List

Re: [WISPA] Climbing High-Angle Emergency Equipment

2010-11-12 Thread RickG
Thanks! That where I bought my harnesses. Was hoping for tip on somewhere with lower prices. On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 2:23 PM, Chuck Hogg ch...@shelbybb.com wrote: www.midwestunlimited.com Regards, Chuck On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 11:48 AM, Bob Moldashel lakel...@gbcx.net wrote: 1/2

Re: [WISPA] Climbing High-Angle Emergency Equipment

2010-11-12 Thread Chuck Hogg
If you find a place let me know. RescueResponse.com is where I bought our last rope from as well. Regards, Chuck On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 2:48 PM, RickG rgunder...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks! That where I bought my harnesses. Was hoping for tip on somewhere with lower prices. On Fri, Nov 12,

Re: [WISPA] OLD COMPUTER WAS: UBNT AUTO Channel

2010-11-12 Thread Robert West
Yeah, I built it with my Junior Achievement advisor back in high school It didn't do much even then. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of RickG Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 11:04 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] OLD COMPUTER

Re: [WISPA] OLD COMPUTER WAS: UBNT AUTO Channel

2010-11-12 Thread Chuck Hogg
If you still had an Apple-1 Original, it's going from 160k-242k. http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/innovation/11/12/apple.computer.auction/index.html?hpt=C1 http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/innovation/11/12/apple.computer.auction/index.html?hpt=C1 Regards, Chuck On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 3:57 PM, Robert

[WISPA] Disassemble NanoStation M5

2010-11-12 Thread Matt
Anyone have photos or know how to disassemble NanoStation M5? Curious whats inside. ;) WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/

Re: [WISPA] Disassemble NanoStation M5

2010-11-12 Thread support
Remove Sticker in back of Radio Remove 2 Screws Board slides out just like a canopy radio On 11/12/2010 4:30 PM, Matt wrote: Anyone have photos or know how to disassemble NanoStation M5? Curious whats inside. ;)

[WISPA] a more simple way to crimp Shielded Rj45 on shielded cable

2010-11-12 Thread support
is there a more simple way to crimp Shielded Rj45 on shielded Cat5 cable getting the jacket to fit in the Rj-45 end is vary hard 100ft in the air on a tower anyone have tips or tricks or know of better fitting ends? Thanks -- Tim Steele supp...@nitline.com NITLine Support (574)

Re: [WISPA] a more simple way to crimp Shielded Rj45 on shielded cable

2010-11-12 Thread Faisal Imtiaz
Look up ... EZ RJ45 Crimp system made by Platinum tools... Regards. Faisal Imtiaz Snappy Internet Telecom On 11/12/2010 5:41 PM, support wrote: is there a more simple way to crimp Shielded Rj45 on shielded Cat5 cable getting the jacket to fit in the Rj-45 end is vary hard 100ft in the air

Re: [WISPA] making money from voip

2010-11-12 Thread Chuck Bartosch
When I spoke to them last (only about 4 weeks ago) Ron Harden said they didn't support hunt groups (the name was eluding me when I first posted to this thread-odd given that hunt groups were fundamental to any ISP for so many years! ;-), though they could do line forwarding. Are you saying Vox

Re: [WISPA] making money from voip

2010-11-12 Thread Jeremie Chism
Yes they do hunt groups. I have most of my business customers with hunt groups. Maybe you are thinking extensions. That they don't have. (hosted PBX). That would take a sip trunk and a trixbox. Sent from my iPhone4 On Nov 12, 2010, at 5:34 PM, Chuck Bartosch ch...@clarityconnect.com wrote:

Re: [WISPA] a more simple way to crimp Shielded Rj45 on shielded cable

2010-11-12 Thread chris
I've had to do this several times 300' in the air. Just grin and bear it. I don't see any way to improve the jacket fitting in. Chris -Original Message- From: support Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 4:41 PM To: motor...@afmug.com ; WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] a more simple way

Re: [WISPA] Disassemble NanoStation M5

2010-11-12 Thread Robert West
Magic Crystals. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Matt Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 5:30 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Disassemble NanoStation M5 Anyone have photos or know how to disassemble NanoStation

Re: [WISPA] making money from voip

2010-11-12 Thread Josh Luthman
They are also called ring groups... On Nov 12, 2010 6:36 PM, Chuck Bartosch ch...@clarityconnect.com wrote: When I spoke to them last (only about 4 weeks ago) Ron Harden said they didn't support hunt groups (the name was eluding me when I first posted to this thread-odd given that hunt groups

Re: [WISPA] a more simple way to crimp Shielded Rj45 on shielded cable

2010-11-12 Thread RickG
The biggest problem for me is the sticky gel. I take some isopropyl alcohol wipes up to clean the wires off and that helps a lot. On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 7:42 PM, ch...@htswireless.com wrote: I've had to do this several times 300' in the air. Just grin and bear it. I don't see any way to

Re: [WISPA] Disassemble NanoStation M5

2010-11-12 Thread RickG
This one is interesting: http://www.digdice.com/ubiquiti-nanostation-5-under-cover-pictures/ On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 5:30 PM, Matt lm7...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone have photos or know how to disassemble NanoStation M5? Curious whats inside. ;)

Re: [WISPA] Disassemble NanoStation M5

2010-11-12 Thread RickG
Hah! Is that what the M in M5 stands for? On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 8:41 PM, Robert West robert.w...@just-micro.comwrote: Magic Crystals. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Matt Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 5:30 PM

Re: [WISPA] a more simple way to crimp Shielded Rj45 on shielded cable

2010-11-12 Thread Robert West
I use flooded/double shielded cable exclusively on every install. It's just a fact of life for us and we just accept it. Once you get the aggravation factor out of the way, it's no big deal. It's the New Norm! J (Everything in the service van is sticky however) But we have

Re: [WISPA] Disassemble NanoStation M5

2010-11-12 Thread Robert West
Yes. Of course. Where have you been! DUH! From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of RickG Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 10:06 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Disassemble NanoStation M5 Hah! Is that what the

Re: [WISPA] a more simple way to crimp Shielded Rj45 on shielded cable

2010-11-12 Thread Chris Hudson
I don't use gel filled. I use Belden 1300A and it doesn't give he much trouble at all. Chris The biggest problem for me is the sticky gel. I take some isopropyl alcohol wipes up to clean the wires off and that helps a lot. On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 7:42 PM, ch...@htswireless.com wrote: I've

Re: [WISPA] a more simple way to crimp Shielded Rj45 on shielded cable

2010-11-12 Thread Blair Davis
Good stuff me too! On 11/13/2010 12:05 AM, Chris Hudson wrote: I don't use gel filled. I use Belden 1300A and it doesn't give he much trouble at all. Chris The biggest problem for me is the sticky gel. I take some isopropyl alcohol wipes up to