Wow it's like a postcard for WISPs. On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, Jeremy <jeremysmi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey, I have actual tower sites too. I just prefer to keep my backhaul > wind load off of the tower. Here is my latest creation... > > On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 7:23 PM, Josh Luthman <j...@imaginenetworksllc.com > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','j...@imaginenetworksllc.com');>> wrote: > >> Jeremy's "towers" are like 10 or 20 feet on top of a building or high up >> land. >> >> Not to mention the conversion kits aren't even necessary. >> >> >> Josh Luthman >> Office: 937-552-2340 >> Direct: 937-552-2343 >> 1100 Wayne St >> Suite 1337 >> Troy, OH 45373 >> >> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 9:22 PM, Jeremy <jeremysmi...@gmail.com >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jeremysmi...@gmail.com');>> wrote: >> >>> Luckily I already completed most of our AF5X conversions that were on a >>> tower. These adapters are for some upcoming deployments on Rocket dishes >>> that we have in stock. >>> >>> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 7:15 PM, Josh Reynolds <j...@spitwspots.com >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','j...@spitwspots.com');>> wrote: >>> >>>> These are *not* really made for doing on a tower. The screws and >>>> threads are too small. >>>> >>>> Josh Reynolds >>>> CIO, SPITwSPOTSwww.spitwspots.com >>>> >>>> On 05/05/2015 12:10 PM, Mathew Howard wrote: >>>> >>>> I haven't tried any of the conversion kits, but the thing that concerns >>>> me is that I've tried pulling the back piece off a couple Rocket dishes >>>> that had been pulled from towers, and the screws were all too crusty to get >>>> out - even on the ground, so I can't imagine that being too easy working on >>>> a tower. >>>> >>>> That said, I did try taking apart a new/unused feedhorn, and it didn't >>>> seem to be an issue, so it might be fine on the newer ones with the plastic >>>> cover over the back... >>>> >>>> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 2:35 PM, Jeremy <jeremysmi...@gmail.com >>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jeremysmi...@gmail.com');>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> The biggest PITA about modifying our existing dishes was taking off >>>>> and putting back on the raydomes. It appears that is not an issue with >>>>> these, as it is actually the back that you replace. Cool! >>>>> >>>>> Oooohhhh, look what just arrived! Now if only the next batch of AF5X >>>>> would arrive.... >>>>> On May 5, 2015 1:21 PM, "Jeremy" <jeremysmi...@gmail.com >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jeremysmi...@gmail.com');>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> My adapter kits just shipped yesterday from Streakwave, so I am not >>>>>> sure yet. These ones that I sent a picture of are modified feedhorns. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 11:27 AM, Ken Hohhof <af...@kwisp.com >>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af...@kwisp.com');>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> What about if you use their adapter kit (the one that also >>>>>>> converts to dual slant)? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I’m guessing my RF Armor radio shields are scrap though? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* Jeremy >>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jeremysmi...@gmail.com');> >>>>>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 05, 2015 11:38 AM >>>>>>> *To:* af@afmug.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] AF5 vs AF5X >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Actually, they will slide right onto the Rocket dish if you only use >>>>>>> the top two pins. >>>>>>> They won't directly bolt on to the old dishes due to the GPS >>>>>>> connector being in the way, but you can use them on any antenna you >>>>>>> want. >>>>>>> There's nothing proprietary about them. Just need pigtails and a method >>>>>>> of >>>>>>> mounting. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ----- >>>>>>> Mike Hammett >>>>>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>>>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/ICSIL> >>>>>>> <https://plus.google.com/+IntelligentComputingSolutionsDeKalb> >>>>>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-computing-solutions> >>>>>>> <https://twitter.com/ICSIL> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Midwest Internet Exchange >>>>>>> http://www.midwest-ix.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> <https://www.facebook.com/mdwestix> >>>>>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-internet-exchange> >>>>>>> <https://twitter.com/mdwestix> >>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>> *From: *"Sam Lambie" <samtaos...@gmail.com >>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','samtaos...@gmail.com');>> >>>>>>> *To: *af@afmug.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >>>>>>> *Sent: *Tuesday, May 5, 2015 9:38:01 AM >>>>>>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] AF5 vs AF5X >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Can the 5x be installed on older Ubnt rocket 30 dbi dishes? or would >>>>>>> I need to install new dishes to accommodate the new radios? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, May 5, 2015 at 8:23 AM, Mathew Howard <mhoward...@gmail.com >>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','mhoward...@gmail.com');>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Yes, you have to use different channels for RX and TX... which can >>>>>>>> also be a significant advantage in some cases. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 10:47 PM, Jon Langeler < >>>>>>>> jon-ispli...@michwave.net >>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jon-ispli...@michwave.net');>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> In Ubiquiti's version of FDD, is it different channel range for >>>>>>>>> the Rx? The risk there is anyone else sees that channel as clear. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On May 4, 2015, at 11:03 PM, Mathew Howard <mhoward...@gmail.com >>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','mhoward...@gmail.com');>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I've been seeing 1-2ms on out AF5x link, not quite as good as >>>>>>>>> an AF5 in FDD, but better than any other synced radio I've seen. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 6:03 PM, George Skorup (Cyber Broadcasting) >>>>>>>>> <geo...@cbcast.com >>>>>>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','geo...@cbcast.com');>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I have one AF5 up running FDD in the DFS band at 3.4 miles. We >>>>>>>>>> didn't want to try to push an AF24 that far. RTT average is around >>>>>>>>>> 0.8ms, >>>>>>>>>> so yes, like a licensed radio. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> No idea about the AF5X, haven't bought any. But I'd guess latency >>>>>>>>>> would be similar to the AF5 or 24 in half-duplex mode, which is >>>>>>>>>> going to be >>>>>>>>>> like 4-5ms. I have only done FDD though.. because it's moar better. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On 5/4/2015 5:53 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> So I assume latency in FDD mode is sub millisecond like a >>>>>>>>>>> licensed backhaul? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> What's is latency like on the AF5X? Similar to a PTP600, a few >>>>>>>>>>> milliseconds and very constant? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message----- From: George Skorup (Cyber >>>>>>>>>>> Broadcasting) >>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2015 5:48 PM >>>>>>>>>>> To: af@afmug.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','af@afmug.com');> >>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [AFMUG] AF5 vs AF5X >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> No FDD. Not 48 volt. Not 40+ watts. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On 5/4/2015 5:45 PM, Ken Hohhof wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Can someone point me to a concise explanation somewhere of the >>>>>>>>>>>> difference between AF5 and AF5X? Where you would use each, and >>>>>>>>>>>> what you >>>>>>>>>>>> give up with the X in return for smaller, cheaper, lower power, >>>>>>>>>>>> and drop-in >>>>>>>>>>>> replacement for a Rocket? >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I know it doesn't have the built-in high isolation TX and RX >>>>>>>>>>>> antennas, and doesn't do a gig of throughput. But I'm sure >>>>>>>>>>>> there's more to >>>>>>>>>>>> it. It's not jumping out at me on the UBNT website. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> *Sam Lambie* >>>>>>> Taosnet Wireless Tech. >>>>>>> 575-758-7598 Office >>>>>>> www.Taosnet.com <http://www.newmex.com> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> >
