Re: [WISPA] 5.4 GHz PtP

2010-08-08 Thread Robert West
-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of RickG Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 12:34 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] 5.4 GHz PtP You might have something philosophical there Bob. Do we choose equipment that is like us - lots of trouble and need plenty of attention? LOL! On Sun, Aug 8, 201

Re: [WISPA] 5.4 GHz PtP

2010-08-08 Thread Robert West
t that is like us - lots of trouble and need plenty of attention? LOL! On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 1:30 AM, Robert West wrote: But they are awesomely reliable and require no maintenance. Where is the fun in all of that? I desire a product that demands constant attention. -Albert -Origi

Re: [WISPA] UBNT thoughts

2010-08-08 Thread Robert West
s like us - lots of trouble and need plenty of attention? LOL! On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 1:30 AM, Robert West wrote: But they are awesomely reliable and require no maintenance. Where is the fun in all of that? I desire a product that demands constant attention. -Albert -Original

Re: [WISPA] UBNT thoughts

2010-08-08 Thread Robert West
ct: Re: [WISPA] 5.4 GHz PtP You might have something philosophical there Bob. Do we choose equipment that is like us - lots of trouble and need plenty of attention? LOL! On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 1:30 AM, Robert West wrote: But they are awesomely reliable and require no maintenance. Where is

Re: [WISPA] contract for use or tower

2010-08-08 Thread Robert West
PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] contract for use or tower Lol... yup big ass box rules! You have been tons of help! Thanks bro! J Liam _ From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Wednesday, August 04

Re: [WISPA] UBNT thoughts

2010-08-08 Thread Robert West
ght have something philosophical there Bob. Do we choose equipment that is like us - lots of trouble and need plenty of attention? LOL! On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 1:30 AM, Robert West wrote: But they are awesomely reliable and require no maintenance. Where is the fun in all of that? I desire a p

Re: [WISPA] I NEED HELP also!!!

2010-08-09 Thread Robert West
UBNT takes risks and allows anyone to test the BETAs. Almost all the problems you hear about come from the BETA software and understandably so. If you thrive in chaos, you will do well with the BETA releases. If not, just stick with the release versions and you'll do equally as well. It's goo

Re: [WISPA] A Big Microsoft Tuesday

2010-08-09 Thread Robert West
I have already found the work around for all patches. WARNING! VIRUS ACTIVITY DETECTED! Yuri- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Profito Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 8:52 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: [WISPA] A Big Mic

Re: [WISPA] I NEED HELP also!!!

2010-08-09 Thread Robert West
Dabble? From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Faisal Imtiaz Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 4:21 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] I NEED HELP also!!! read between my lips :) The waters are fine feel free to jump in or d

Re: [WISPA] I NEED HELP also!!!

2010-08-09 Thread Robert West
Water in a bullet took down my entire network but that was a version 1 release which the water was coming into the LED strip. This has been fixed. However, in MY case it was from a failed install where installer boy taped the omni connector down to the N connector forcing the water column in to th

Re: [WISPA] Coronal Mass Ejection

2010-08-09 Thread Robert West
I had twenty bucks vanish last Sunday. Then again, My kids were around. Happens. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Kurt Fankhauser Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 11:00 AM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: Re: [WISPA] Co

Re: [WISPA] UBNT thoughts

2010-08-10 Thread Robert West
rnet & Telecom On 8/9/2010 12:54 AM, Robert West wrote: Lockups with watchdog enabled also. Doesn’t help in my case. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Ralph Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2010 11:39 AM To: 'WISPA General List' Sub

Re: [WISPA] UBNT thoughts

2010-08-10 Thread Robert West
It's all in the install. UBNT makes quality products. A poor install can happen with anything. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Mark Nash - Lists Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:37 AM To: fai...@snappydsl.net; WISPA General List Subject

Re: [WISPA] Ubiquiti antenna testing yet?

2010-08-10 Thread Robert West
Working fine for me as well. Depending on the terrain, we use the smaller sectors as well as the larger ones. Small sectors going 6+ miles in flat open ground, larger ones are going 12+. With some trees. Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun.

[WISPA] Electrical Question.......

2010-08-12 Thread Robert West
Putting together a new NOC. The new NOC is in an older warehouse and we ripped out ALL the crazy wiring and the multiple electrical panels. Total gut job. Installed a single phase electrical panel for the retail and service area in the front but we have three phase coming into the building. Elec

Re: [WISPA] off topic -- sky show tonight

2010-08-12 Thread Robert West
Okay, Mike. So I take it that you are also an amateur astronomer. Celestron C14 and 12" StarHopper on this end. Bob- I suffer from aperture envy. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Thursday, August 12, 201

Re: [WISPA] Powerstation2 with very low throughput

2010-08-12 Thread Robert West
How old is your PS2? A year or so ago, a batch of PS2's had an issue with bad MMCX connectors to the internal board. Caused me some crazy low throughput issues. Bob- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Mark Dueck Sent: Thursday, August

Re: [WISPA] Electrical Question.......

2010-08-13 Thread Robert West
phase meter has a needle that is moved to the max use and you are billed that amount whether the elec is on or off. Just check, it may not be important but then again. Frank On 8/12/2010 8:31 PM, Robert West wrote: Putting together a new NOC. The new NOC is in an older warehouse and we ripped

Re: [WISPA] Powerstation2 with very low throughput

2010-08-13 Thread Robert West
that intermittently connect and disconnect that could explain it. Steve Barnes General Manager PCS-WIN <http://www.pcswin.com/> RC-WiFi W <http://www.rcwifi.com/> ireless Internet Service From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert We

Re: [WISPA] Broadband work with Indian Reservation

2010-08-13 Thread Robert West
About six years or so I assisted several members of the Tuscarawas tribe on their reservation outside of Niagara Falls, New York in getting just basic dial up speeds via their tethered cell phones. (I was considered a genius for that basic work around) The council elders banned phone lines on the

Re: [WISPA] What to do with outbound bandwidth

2010-08-13 Thread Robert West
Making Smores. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Don Grossman Sent: Friday, August 13, 2010 3:50 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] What to do with outbound bandwidth Hey there As we get larger and large

Re: [WISPA] Electrical Question.......

2010-08-13 Thread Robert West
a single phase panel on a three phase service, just realize you can't get 240v out of it. Your 120v circuits will be 120 degrees out of phase with each other instead of 180 degrees out of phase like on single phase. On Thu, Aug 12, 2010 at 11:31:41PM -0400, Robert West wrote: > Putting t

Re: [WISPA] [Motorola II] Broadband work with Indian Reservation

2010-08-13 Thread Robert West
And you would then lose your equipment, your investment and your ass while they smiled and told you how your paperwork was in error. I was given the low down by the common tribal folk. They play both sides of the fence. Once you cross that reservation border, all the rules change and you have

Re: [WISPA] [Motorola II] Broadband work with Indian Reservation

2010-08-15 Thread Robert West
I Yam What I Yam. Popeye - 1936 From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of RickG Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2010 2:27 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] [Motorola II] Broadband work with Indian Reservation I can identify! On Sat, A

Re: [WISPA] UBNT Grounding

2010-08-15 Thread Robert West
Must solder the static drain wire to the SHIELDED RJ45 connector. The radio has a PLASTIC body. Picks up static like you do when you walk across the carpet in the winter time. You basically bond everything together then allow a path for the static to go to ground. From: wireless-

Re: [WISPA] Backend systems

2010-08-22 Thread Robert West
That's a bit strong. Some of us operate on a shoestring budget and as long as we break even, it's all good! Bob- Also poor. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Matt Larsen - Lists Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 1:12 PM To

Re: [WISPA] Backend systems

2010-08-22 Thread Robert West
Not a damn thing wrong with that. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 3:13 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: Re: [WISPA] Backend systems I bill around 200 invoices. I also have many

Re: [WISPA] Matchmaker and Taxpayer Waste

2010-08-23 Thread Robert West
Continuing to subsidize an outdated, 100+ year technology is absolutely wasteful. How about a subsidy for telegraph lines as well? They prop up an unnecessary service. It’s gonna fall and it’s already on its way out. I get customers all the time by explaining that they can SAVE money by drop

Re: [WISPA] Plastic jacket is the major cause of ESD damage...

2010-08-26 Thread Robert West
So. Another validation of my use of shielded cable with the static drain wire and shielded RJ45 connectors? Hm.. And still no radios lost from ESD or surge. Go figure. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Scott Car

Re: [WISPA] Drunk IT worker shoots $100k server

2010-08-26 Thread Robert West
Reminds me of a scene from Office Space concerning a fax machine. I bet he was ultimately sentenced to an "Ata Boy!" From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Justin Wilson Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 10:50 AM To: WISPA General List Subject:

Re: [WISPA] Drunk IT worker shoots $100k server

2010-08-26 Thread Robert West
i, Aug 27, 2010 at 12:26 AM, Robert West wrote: > Reminds me of a scene from Office Space concerning a fax machine. > > > > I bet he was ultimately sentenced to an “Ata Boy!” > > > > > > > > From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org

Re: [WISPA] Charging for business setup

2010-08-28 Thread Robert West
Time Warner charges for a business install and the amount depends on the salesperson but I've seen 200 bucks being the average. ATT doesn't charge for install here but you have to purchase your modem from them and way above the normal cost. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wi

Re: [WISPA] Seeking 4.9Ghz Advice

2010-08-28 Thread Robert West
You da man! -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Blake Bowers Sent: Saturday, August 28, 2010 12:05 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Seeking 4.9Ghz Advice Wow. Guess the 30 or so that I have done should have

Re: [WISPA] OT -- ISS visual space phenomenon

2010-08-29 Thread Robert West
Yeah, 13 year old boy was all hot for it. Watched it a few years ago with my now 16 year old. Was cool to see it through his eyes. Me, just another moving light! Sucks to get old and lose the sense of wonder. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org]

Re: [WISPA] Ubiquiti AirMax Sectors

2010-08-30 Thread Robert West
Have LOTS of them, both the larger And smaller ones. Work great at line of site but they don't have much penetration of obstacles at all. Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Bob Moldashel Sent: Monday, August 30, 201

Re: [WISPA] Tower/truck death

2010-08-30 Thread Robert West
Sad news but seems like lack of training or not paying attention to the load limits caused that. However, the FOLLOWING News story is EPIC! Dudes caught stealing gensets! Oh HELL YES! One sad, one glad. I'm now in neutral buoyancy. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.o

Re: [WISPA] Tower/truck death

2010-08-30 Thread Robert West
-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 8:02 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: Re: [WISPA] Tower/truck death Sad news but seems like lack of training or not paying attention to the load limits caused that. However, the FOLLOWING News story is EP

Re: [WISPA] Ubiquiti AirMax Sectors

2010-08-30 Thread Robert West
Ubiquiti AirMax Sectors yup 5ghz and trees don't tend to work well together... 5ghz is a pure LOS in most situations - especially w/ UBNT stuff On Aug 30, 2010, at 7:53 PM, Robert West wrote: Have LOTS of them, both the larger And smaller ones. Work great at line of site but

Re: [WISPA] Suggestions for high bandwidth @ 25 miles.

2010-08-30 Thread Robert West
Sadly no. At half that distance, yes. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hammett Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 8:48 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Suggestions for high bandwidth @ 25 miles. Ubiquit

Re: [WISPA] solar power setup

2010-08-30 Thread Robert West
You can hit up Craig's List for panels as long as you don't mind the "Property of DOT" stamped on them. LOL! From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Glenn Kelley Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 10:36 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] so

Re: [WISPA] Suggestions for high bandwidth @ 25 miles.

2010-08-31 Thread Robert West
I have the EXACT same setup at 12 miles pushing a rock steady 52 at a -72 and 20mhz channel width. Been up since January. And it's not a perfect link, skims the tops of trees all the way. Bob- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jason Baile

Re: [WISPA] Suggestions for high bandwidth @ 25 miles.

2010-08-31 Thread Robert West
I wouldn't use a Nano anything for a long link. The gain is minimal for a link like that anyhow. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Mark Dueck Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:18 AM To: wireless@wispa.org Subject: Re: [WISPA] Suggestions fo

Re: [WISPA] Suggestions for high bandwidth @ 25 miles.

2010-08-31 Thread Robert West
Depends on the equipment but the rule of thumb I always was told was to power it up only long enough to disable the radio unless you are using loads. If you don't load the radio and run it long enough, it will indeed be damaged. I have various examples of that laying around from where uf/l connec

Re: [WISPA] Suggestions for high bandwidth @ 25 miles.

2010-08-31 Thread Robert West
Lack of experience. We've all been there. Big learning curve, I've had those moments in the beginning. That's when if something worked, it was MAGIC! :) Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Faisal Imtiaz Sent: Tuesd

Re: [WISPA] Suggestions for high bandwidth @ 25 miles.

2010-08-31 Thread Robert West
E P I C ! -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Fred Goldstein Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 9:43 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Suggestions for high bandwidth @ 25 miles. At 8/31/2010 09:00 AM, Robert West

Re: [WISPA] UPS with IP

2010-08-31 Thread Robert West
Sadly. My last UPS I built was from parts pulled outta the dumpster behind the local defunct Gold Star Chili Store. Salvaged the EXIT sign. 2 6v batteries and charging/switch board. I live a strange life. Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:w

Re: [WISPA] Single radio or multiple radios in the same box?

2010-09-01 Thread Robert West
Uh.. Yeah. Sucks. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 6:44 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Single radio or multiple radios in the sa

Re: [WISPA] UPS with IP

2010-09-01 Thread Robert West
e of what pieces and parts I need or if this is a terrible idea that I should run away from. Dave == MERCURY NETWORK CORPORATION David Sovereen 989-837-3790 x 151 On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 1:16 AM, Robert West wrote: Sadly. My last UPS I built w

Re: [WISPA] Netbook/Mini for the field?

2010-09-02 Thread Robert West
I use netbooks up on the towers now. Great for simple configs and tests but I put a full size laptop back in the van because the keys and screen are too small to do any serious work on for any length of time. Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun

Re: [WISPA] Netbook/Mini for the field?

2010-09-02 Thread Robert West
Oh, make sure if you get a net book that is has a REAL mechanical hard drive in them. Some have a solid state drive and not only do they use more power but they die quicker. Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Stev

Re: [WISPA] Netbook/Mini for the field?

2010-09-02 Thread Robert West
EXACTLY! Not for big time BS but for quick, down and dirty diag and config. Was up with one this afternoon. Works just fine for its purpose. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Forbes Mercy Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2

Re: [WISPA] Netbook/Mini for the field?

2010-09-02 Thread Robert West
: [WISPA] Netbook/Mini for the field? "SSDs typically have lower power consumption than HDDs and, as a consequence, laptop manufacturers are starting to embrace them as optional replacements to standard HDDs" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solid-state_drive On Thu, Sep 2, 2010 at 12:09 PM, R

Re: [WISPA] Akamai / other caching servers

2010-09-02 Thread Robert West
You got that right. Location, location, location "We'll screw you for all we can get unless you can get it cheaper" kinda BS. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Scottie Arnett Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010

Re: [WISPA] mikrotik vs ubiquiti

2010-09-03 Thread Robert West
UBNT + GPS?!!! Stop it! You're making me think that there may be a brighter future after all! Shame on you for causing me to dream yet again! Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jeromie Reeves Sent: Friday, Septem

Re: [WISPA] Netbook/Mini for the field?

2010-09-03 Thread Robert West
Works best in the winter. I can stick it under my coat to see the screen! From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of RickG Sent: Friday, September 03, 2010 2:29 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Netbook/Mini for the field? I've got

Re: [WISPA] mikrotik vs ubiquiti

2010-09-04 Thread Robert West
I am 99.9% all UBNT now. The UBNT are quick, plug and play. Cheaper to stock, antennas integrated into the CPE give a clean look. Signals are steady and my ROI is zero day. The 411AH are fantastic but for now I'd use them for a "weird" install where I need additional config features. The ONLY

Re: [WISPA] mikrotik vs ubiquiti

2010-09-04 Thread Robert West
Be lucky you didn't throw Motorola in the mix.. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Faisal Imtiaz Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 11:53 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] mikrotik vs ubiquiti Got to

Re: [WISPA] Bullet5M disassembly?

2010-09-04 Thread Robert West
Really simple. Right at the N connector is a threaded ring. You'll see the grooves on the top side of it. Take a pair of channel locks and screw off the ring. That's what holds the entire thing in. At the RJ45 connector, you can push in and at the same time pull the N connector out of the hous

Re: [WISPA] Bullet5M disassembly?

2010-09-04 Thread Robert West
Correction, you have to push the N connector IN and pull the RJ45 end OUT! I said that backwards... -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2010 3:45 PM To: 'WISPA General

Re: [WISPA] Bullet5M disassembly?

2010-09-04 Thread Robert West
WISPA] Bullet5M disassembly? Thank you very much! Greg On Sep 4, 2010, at 3:16 PM, Robert West wrote: > Correction, you have to push the N connector IN and pull the RJ45 end OUT! > I said that backwards... > > > > -Original Message- > From: wireless-boun...@wispa

Re: [WISPA] mikrotik vs ubiquiti

2010-09-05 Thread Robert West
I use No Ack only on links longer than 5 miles. I had problems with No Ack at shorter distances. But I put AirMax on it all, not just because it's TDMA but because it will screw with those trying to hack into it. Bob- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.o

Re: [WISPA] My fun (kidding) weekend on call

2010-09-05 Thread Robert West
My weekend has been profitable from local hotels not believing me that Time Warner is having an issue and they all insisting that I make a service call to tell them just that but in person. Total take from a walk in, test and walk out. Nearly $700 bucks. Weekend rate, $95 bucks per hour.

Re: [WISPA] mikrotik vs ubiquiti

2010-09-05 Thread Robert West
$300 bucks per day seems damn reasonable considering what it is. I'd be down with that. Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Butch Evans Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 1:40 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WI

Re: [WISPA] Bullet5M disassembly?

2010-09-05 Thread Robert West
Anyone wanna see the inside of an AirGrid?! HA! Crazy how just 3 little copper pins make up the antenna and can go so flippin' far! Joe- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Saturday, September 04,

Re: [WISPA] What is a network Appliance?

2010-09-07 Thread Robert West
??? Which one of the infinite number that calls themselves such? Joe- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Ron Wallace Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 12:10 PM To: WISPA General List; motor...@afmug.com Subject: [WISPA] What is a network Ap

Re: [WISPA] Looking for Sectors

2010-09-07 Thread Robert West
Hey, talk to Ralph. I thin k he had some stuff at the Hamvention that was "odd". I was more odd than Ralph, however. Steve- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Blair Davis Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 4:19 PM To: WISPA General Li

Re: [WISPA] Tower/truck death

2010-09-07 Thread Robert West
I figure, as long as no one calls OSHA, I'm cool. Am I wrong on this? Just wonderin' From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 6:37 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Towe

Re: [WISPA] Slightly OT - Mapping

2010-09-08 Thread Robert West
Towers cost nothing but trade for free service if using grain legs or amateur ham towers. The only cost is the infrastructure I put in, as sectors and radios. I always figure 1000 bucks per AP. 3 sectors, backhaul, radios, cable, switch and other weird items. Me- From: wir

Re: [WISPA] Commercial rooftop - Tripod

2010-09-08 Thread Robert West
I learned to use a welder. Hobart Handler 140 from TSC has been the lifesaver for me with weird hardware installs.E A S Y ! ! ! Bob- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jeremy Parr Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 4:44 PM To:

Re: [WISPA] Wireless errors

2010-09-08 Thread Robert West
You got it! It has to SCREAM to be heard consistently. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hammett Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 4:00 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Wireless errors I used to b

Re: [WISPA] Grain leg pipe

2010-09-08 Thread Robert West
Water pipe has always been too soft for me! I use 2" OSD chain link fence terminal post from the great satan, Home Depot. Welds nice and is seam welded. Stiff! In the 80's, we always said if it wasn't Stiff, it wasn't worth a .. Bob- -Original Message- From: wireless-boun..

Re: [WISPA] Grain leg pipe

2010-09-08 Thread Robert West
Ah, but 2" OSD will allow 1.5" ISD to nest inside. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Steve Barnes Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 3:45 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Grain leg pipe I think it will wor

Re: [WISPA] Grain leg pipe

2010-09-08 Thread Robert West
f the structural steel pipes for the local metal shop. It needs painting, but definitly weldable... We use the 1.5" ID It has just under 2" OD. Chris - Original Message - From: "Robert West" To: "'WISPA General List'" Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 201

Re: [WISPA] testing... What happened?

2010-09-09 Thread Robert West
Put away the alcohol. It's all good -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hammett Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 7:59 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] testing... What happened? There was a p

Re: [WISPA] Grain leg pipe

2010-09-09 Thread Robert West
Pipe is for the transfer of material, Tube is for structure. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 12:59 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Grain leg pipe Just remember that pi

Re: [WISPA] Grain leg pipe

2010-09-09 Thread Robert West
07 PM, Robert West wrote: > I always submit to DOM tubing > > Steve- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ ---

[WISPA] Bil-Jax Boom Lift

2010-09-11 Thread Robert West
Has anyone used or owned a Bil-Jax Towable Boom Lift? Been looking.. Can't afford a decent boom truck so the economics work for one of these boom lift trailers. Robert West Just Micro Digital Services Inc. 740-335-7020

Re: [WISPA] Wind Turbines

2010-09-11 Thread Robert West
Not much more of an issue than a new grain leg! Go make a deal for tower space! From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Josh Luthman Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 6:49 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Wind Turbines Does

Re: [WISPA] direct bury pole?

2010-09-11 Thread Robert West
Check with your local department of transportation. Think for a moment Idiot hits pole, pole goes down. Pole bent or broken. DOT has to get rid of it. Before it goes to recycler, go get it for scrap value. You may have to call a few DOT facilities to get what you want but a good size an

Re: [WISPA] testing... What happened?

2010-09-11 Thread Robert West
? No! Jim Patient Cell: 314-565-6863 Desk: 636-692-4200 YIM: jeffcosoho www.wlan1.com www.linktechs.net www.wifimidwest.com On 9/9/2010 10:21 PM, Robert West wrote: > Put away the alcohol. It's all good > > > > -Original Message- > From: wireless-boun...@wis

Re: [WISPA] Grain leg pipe

2010-09-11 Thread Robert West
k, if you want the ultimate in strength, use solid steel round bar then. I've got some tower sections like that but man are they heavy! Bars are for transfer of materials too - when they're serving that is! Saved that one for you Bob =P On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 11:32 PM, Robert West wrot

Re: [WISPA] direct bury pole?

2010-09-11 Thread Robert West
You can direct bury a steel pole the same as a wooden. You just lose height the same as wooden. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Kevin Owen Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 10:47 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] direct bury p

Re: [WISPA] Bil-Jax Boom Lift

2010-09-11 Thread Robert West
mes. Works fine but would not want to use it on a regular basis. - Jerry From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 1:37 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: [WISPA] Bil-Jax Boom Lift Has anyone

Re: [WISPA] Bil-Jax Boom Lift

2010-09-11 Thread Robert West
what year it is but its fairly new in good shape. At any rate, I dont get anything for selling it but thought I'd pass this along. Offlist if your interested and I'll gather more info if your serious. -RickG On Sat, Sep 11, 2010 at 4:37 PM, Robert West wrote: Has anyone used or owne

Re: [WISPA] Bil-Jax Boom Lift

2010-09-11 Thread Robert West
:44 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Bil-Jax Boom Lift It's just a hassle to use. The outriggers need alot of room. Very springy Jerry Richardson Sent Mobile On Sep 11, 2010, at 4:32 PM, "Robert West" wrote: I’m hearin’ ya. What were the issues? B

Re: [WISPA] Bil-Jax Boom Lift

2010-09-11 Thread Robert West
I LIKE breaking things. At least with the “Proper” rental contract…… From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:47 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: Re: [WISPA] Bil-Jax Boom Li

Re: [WISPA] Bil-Jax Boom Lift

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
om Providing Broadband Internet Access to California's Rural Central Valley From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 1:37 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: [WISPA] Bil-Jax Boom Lif

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
Any ideas on a WISPA Speedtest.net server? From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Mike Hammett Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 8:44 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] speed test Depends on the quality of the connections. There's

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
I do bursting too. 2x the contracted speed. Makes a big WOW response with web pages and had made ZERO impact on my network! Makes me rethink NOT charging a fee for bursting! Bob- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jason Bailey Sent:

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
I use Speedtest.Net for my own tests to verify my CPE settings. Yeah, sometimes it sucks but I have to change to a better server normally and I tell the customer the same thing. Right now we are defaulted to some B.S. speed test server with a 73ms ping time! WTF!73MS???!!! Flippin' stupi

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
Ironton! For me Ironton SUCKS! Ping 108ms!!! Why in the hell are they defaulting g you to arm pit Ironton? Been there that place sucks! From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of RickG Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 7:43 PM To: WISPA

Re: [WISPA] Grain leg pipe

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
at 7:17 PM, Robert West wrote: Um But I've seen tube be stronger than solid. Physics? Or maybe.. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of RickG Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 2:16 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
Bursting is cool cause on my system, the web page will *SNAP* right up and they get this "OMFG" face when they see it. But the hit on the network is ZERO! Tip- CHARGE FOR BURSTING! I F'ked that up. Gave it away, From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
Sneaky SOB! I like you. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Ghering Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 10:48 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] speed test We pulled a trick on our customers for awhile, we cached speedtes

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
UBNT. 99.9%!!! From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of David Williamson Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 11:09 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] speed test Motorola Canopy From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-bou

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
] speed test What are you using to setup bursting on your network? We are running Canopy APs and SMs. David From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 11:06 PM To: 'WISPA General List' S

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
Ironton is main node for the TW eastern KY fiber ring that we are on. I usually get full speed and less than 20ms ping times. I tried the others, they suck from here. On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 11:03 PM, Robert West wrote: Ironton! For me Ironton SUCKS! Ping 108ms!!! Why in the hell are they

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 11:30 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: Re: [WISPA] speed test UBNT. 99.9%!!! From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of David Wil

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 11:32 PM, Robert West wrote: We went to all low $$$ Ubiquiti equipment. $89 bucks for an AP and zero day ROI is super cool! From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.or

Re: [WISPA] speed test

2010-09-12 Thread Robert West
bursting as you are running it. I am quite happy with all Motorola gear, though. How do I setup this bursting you are running? Thanks, David From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Robert West Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 11:33 PM To

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