Brad, I'm not a WISP'er anymore... sales manager over here at 3-dB. I still get out though and install gear for people... :-) I am out of the office more though than I care to be... too many jobs stacking up!
Daniel White 3-dB Networks http://www.3dbnetworks.com >-----Original Message----- >From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >Behalf Of Brad Belton >Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:07 AM >To: 'WISPA General List' >Subject: Re: [WISPA] Need 18ghz link > >Hmmm...sure sounds like you have an inordinate amount of service work on >your links....<grin> > >I'm working on a response to your other post with a line item side by >side >comparison between Dragonwave and Trango, but it will probably be >tomorrow >before it's posted. > >Best, > > >Brad > > >-----Original Message----- >From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >Behalf Of 3-dB Networks >Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 8:43 AM >To: 'WISPA General List' >Subject: Re: [WISPA] Need 18ghz link > >I have to run out into the field to work on a Bridgewave link (people >pay >good money for that :-). I'll answer this tonight. > > > >Daniel White > >3-dB Networks > >http://www.3dbnetworks.com > > > >From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >Behalf Of Travis Johnson >Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:32 PM >To: WISPA General List >Subject: Re: [WISPA] Need 18ghz link > > > >Hi, > >I have a better idea.... someone compile a simple side-by-side >comparison of >the Dragonwave vs. Trango 18ghz radios. List all the benefits of each >radio, >and then also list the current price for a "comparable" speed for each. > >I'm not familiar with the current Dragonwave product, so I will only >list >the "benefits" of the Trango APEX system (of which I currently have 3 >running as our main backbone backhauls): > >(1) Radio mounted signal display for alignment >(2) Optional fiber port (only have to buy the fiber module to plug in) >(3) Various channel sizes (10, 20, 28, 40, 50, 80 mhz wide) >(4) up to +20db power output >(5) Jumbo packets via GigE >(6) PoE (-48v) >(7) In-band or out-of-band management >(8) Separate GigE port for management >(9) Rapid Port Shutdown >(10) 1+1 redundancy (using a single antenna) >(11) Dual power supplies (either PoE port can supply the power) >(12) 2 year warranty standard (can be upgraded to 3 year, overnight >replacement for $2,000 per link) >(13) Price (currently $9,995 with 2ft dishes and frequency coordination. >FCC >fees are about $1,300 extra). > >Travis >Microserv > >3-dB Networks wrote: > >I'm going to go with Jeff on this one... there has been multiple threads >on >this topic... I think it has been beat to death. If you want to talk >about >it offlist I'd be happy to. > >As far as the price difference... I'd be happy to quote the Dragonwave >and >let you compare it to the published Trango deals... but my personal >opinion >is that you are not paying a premium for the Dragonwave name... compared >to >what I would consider the benefits. > >Daniel White >3-dB Networks >http://www.3dbnetworks.com > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >Behalf Of Jeff Ehman >Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 8:08 PM >To: WISPA General List >Subject: Re: [WISPA] Need 18ghz link > >All, > >When comparing exactly apples to apples, there is about a 10-20% premium >for a Dragonwave product. > >There are plenty of threads on this topic. I would be happy to grab a >bunch for you so hit me off off-list. It really depends on your >application for which product you would like to go with. I would be >more than happy to walk you through everything. > >I try to refrain from stating opinions in a public forum. > >-Jeff > >-----Original Message----- >From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >Behalf Of Brad Belton >Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 6:36 PM >To: 'WISPA General List' >Subject: Re: [WISPA] Need 18ghz link > >Hello Daniel, > >Can you elaborate in what way the Dragonwave "performance is much >better"? >Do you have a comparison chart you can share with us explaining how a >Dragonwave stacks up against competing products. Namely Trango in this >case. > >Exactly how close is "close" when you mention pricing between the two >products? "Close" is a relative term don't you agree? So, are we >talking >$5, $50, $500, $5000? > >Look forward to your responses. > >Thank you, > > >Brad > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >Behalf Of 3-dB Networks >Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 6:25 PM >To: 'WISPA General List' >Subject: Re: [WISPA] Need 18ghz link > >Well... > >I'd be happy to quote you a Dragonwave link... I think you will be >surprised >how close it comes to the Trango pricing... and I think the performance >is >much better (I don't want to rehash that whole thread). > >We also will take care of all of the licensing work for you. > >Hit me offlist if you like. > >Daniel White >3-dB Networks >http://www.3dbnetworks.com > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On >Behalf Of Andrew Niemantsverdriet >Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:08 AM >To: WISPA General List >Subject: [WISPA] Need 18ghz link > >I am looking for a good place to get an 18ghz link, where do you guys >suggest. Ideally the company would also procure the licence for us. I >am thinking I want the Trango APEX because of it cost / performance. >So if anybody has suggestions on a good company to use I am all ears! > >Thanks, >_ >/-\ ndrew > > >----------------------------------------------------------------------- > > >- > > >-------- >WISPA Wants You! 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