Blair,
No real surprise that all the Wi-Hype folks have not jumped in here.
This list is primarily populated by folks who utilize license-free
spectrum as opposed to licensed spectrum -
well, for point-to-multipoint anyway. More WISPs are using licensed
backhauls each day.
AFAIK, we have not seen true WIMAX-compliant equipment (as opposed to
WIMAX-ready, pre-WIMAX, and other NON-WIMAX equipment that is so
often mis-mentioned today as being "WIMAX") available for use in
license-free spectrum. If you had the use of licensed 2.3 or 3.6 or 2.5
GHz spectrum, you may (note the word "MAY")
be able to find some WIMAX gear out there. Even then, trees would factor
heavily into your network design. Before too long, the 3.6 GHz band will
be available but trees will still be an issue.
Your best license-free bet (again AFAIK - other people may offer other
ideas) is to use 900 MHz.
My best to you each morning,
jack (former Michigan-ite)
Blair Davis wrote:
Thanks for all the comments....
I'm surprised that none of the Wi-Hype...(opps! :) ), I mean Wi-Max
people have not jumped in here....
The 1Mbit speed requirement is a killer. I could likely convince them
that 128Kbit/512Kbit would be fine for what they are doing.
I'm leaning toward something that is licensed to allow more power to
penetrate the trees.
Start-up costs are not really an issue here.
Another note.... The base stations will all be at least 200ft AGL.
Blair Davis wrote:
This is an invitation to Vendors to contact me if they have equipment
that could meet my needs...
I have been contacted by government unit that wishes to deploy a
mobile, high speed data network in their vehicles.
The area of operation is tree infested. The mobile units will never
be more than 7 miles from a tower with a base station. LoS is NOT
assured from the mobile unit to the base. The mobile units must
switch base stations as needed with no user intervention.
Use of 2.4GHz band is not acceptable.
Min data rates are 256Kbit up by 1Mbit down.
I'm open to any technology that will work and to any vendor.
Licensed or unlicensed gear would be acceptable.
Contact me by e-mail or my cell below. Calling late is fine. I'm up
late anyway!
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West Michigan Wireless ISP
Cell 269-650-5749
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