Yeah, some high point not on residential property I guess. We don't have a lot of utility poles in some areas, so this is going to be a challenge.
I don't like maintaining tower infrastructure, so some sort of deal with the power company for pole space or with the city or HOA for space and power is probably best. I remember our most troublesome 'towers' were the ones on private property. -----Original Message----- From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Adam Moffett Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2017 11:10 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Current state of Hybrid Fiber/Wireless I'm thinking you put the AP on the utility pole. ------ Original Message ------ From: "Mitch Koep" <af...@abwisp.com> To: af@afmug.com Sent: 4/4/2017 12:18:42 PM Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Current state of Hybrid Fiber/Wireless >What happens if the house with AP quits service?? > >You loose the rest that are connected ?? > >Tried that did not go well LOL > >So now use power poles or small pipe masts (30 to 40') > > >On 04/04/2017 11:08 AM, Chuck McCown wrote: >>Well, Utah... >> >>Like to hear reports from the rainy states. >> >>60 GHz is .19" wavelength or about .095" half wave or .0475" quarter >>wave. >> >>Rain drops can get up to .150" So they fall in the ranges of quarter >>to full wave length sizes. >> >>Moreover they will serve as miniature dielectric lenses. And then >>there is oxygen absorption and water absorption. >>Even CO2, and fog causes problems. >> >>But should be noise free and you can certainly reuse frequencies all >>over because it will not go far enough to interfere if done right. >> >> >>-----Original Message----- From: Brett A Mansfield >>Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 9:59 AM >>To: af@afmug.com >>Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Current state of Hybrid Fiber/Wireless >> >>I have an Ignitenet PtP link that is half a mile that doesn't fade in >>the rain. I'm sure it will if it gets really heavy. There has been >>rain, but not heavy rain since I installed this link. >> >>Thank you, >>Brett A Mansfield >> >>>On Apr 4, 2017, at 9:52 AM, Chuck McCown <ch...@wbmfg.com> wrote: >>> >>>Vivint and Google are both saying they are doing this. No idea what >>>kid of radios they are using. I talked to a couple of Vivint locals >>>at the AnimalFarm show. They both claim to be getting 1 Gbps at >>>their home with the millimeter radio. I think it was 60 GHz. I >>>asked them if it stays up during rain and snow. They claimed it did. >>> Assuming the path was a quarter mile or less. >>> >>>-----Original Message----- From: Sterling Jacobson >>>Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 9:47 AM >>>To: 'af@afmug.com' >>>Subject: [AFMUG] Current state of Hybrid Fiber/Wireless >>> >>>Where are we with this concept as a WISP industry? >>> >>>Let's say I have $200k to invest and already have mainline fiber in >>>or near to the neighborhoods. >>> >>>What equipment do I buy to get the best speeds to residential and >>>small business customers? >>> >>>Is there equipment in the 60GHz or similar bands that are for >>>sale/ready for use? >>> >>>Is the topology still to connect a house or two in the area with >>>fiber and LOS to everyone else and deploy PtMP? >>> >>>Thoughts? >> >> > >-- Mitch Koep > >A Better Wireless >218-851-8689 cell >
