Re: [MBZ] no land line?
Most cell sites (nodes) have battery backup that is good for several hours at full load. Most of the larger carriers, like ATT, Verizon and Sprint either have small propane powered standby sets at their sites or are putting them in. Because of the increased subscriber base for phone service with many cable providers, there is a push for them to have backup power for their systems as well. I worked on a project at Kohler that used a 5kW propane powered set that provided battery charging to a cable system UPS that was part of a distribution cabinet. One of our biggest customers is ATT, who currently has a national program through Generac that is placing standby power at all of their sites. In Indiana alone that is nearly 300 sites, and we maintain all of them Dan --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It can be nonexistent, in fact. And in case of a prolonged power outage, the inability to charge the cell phone batteries will be a problem. I also doubt that every (any) cell tower has backup power. Which is also one of the things wrong with VOIP. RLE ** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] no land line?
Hopefully this far into the process that has quieted down a bit. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 12:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] no land line? That makes two of us. I'd be cell-only if I didn't have a phone-crazy wife. In fact, I could do well with no phone. Don't remember last time I got a phone call at home that was not a political survey. On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 11:21 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: get a radio if you are really worried about talking to someone when the power goes out. personally, i never want to talk to anyone anytime ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] no land line?
..I know few people who don't! West of the Rockies (at least), cell coverage stinks outside of big cities... It can be nonexistent, in fact. And in case of a prolonged power outage, the inability to charge the cell phone batteries will be a problem. I also doubt that every (any) cell tower has backup power. Which is also one of the things wrong with VOIP. RLE ** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] no land line?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And in case of a prolonged power outage, the inability to charge the cell phone batteries will be a problem. I also doubt that every (any) cell tower has backup power. Car chargers? During Katrina they worked kinda well... about as well as the landlines did. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] no land line?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It can be nonexistent, in fact. And in case of a prolonged power outage, the inability to charge the cell phone batteries will be a problem. I also doubt that every (any) cell tower has backup power. Which is also one of the things wrong with VOIP. Exactly. With VOIP you need both the utility electric and the cable/internet provider to be up. With land line telephone, you only need the phone service (assuming you have at least one old fashioned corded telephone in the house) I can't ever recall picking up the phone and not having dial tone. Not once. Cable goes out with every heavy thunderstorm -- power about that often as well. I do seem to recall seeing a diesel generator on a pad at most of the cell phone towers I've seen close-up. I'm pretty sure they have backup electricity at that point. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] no land line?
get a radio if you are really worried about talking to someone when the power goes out. personally, i never want to talk to anyone anytime On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 9:09 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It can be nonexistent, in fact. And in case of a prolonged power outage, the inability to charge the cell phone batteries will be a problem. I also doubt that every (any) cell tower has backup power. Which is also one of the things wrong with VOIP. Exactly. With VOIP you need both the utility electric and the cable/internet provider to be up. With land line telephone, you only need the phone service (assuming you have at least one old fashioned corded telephone in the house) I can't ever recall picking up the phone and not having dial tone. Not once. Cable goes out with every heavy thunderstorm -- power about that often as well. I do seem to recall seeing a diesel generator on a pad at most of the cell phone towers I've seen close-up. I'm pretty sure they have backup electricity at that point. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] no land line?
That makes two of us. I'd be cell-only if I didn't have a phone-crazy wife. In fact, I could do well with no phone. Don't remember last time I got a phone call at home that was not a political survey. On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 11:21 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: get a radio if you are really worried about talking to someone when the power goes out. personally, i never want to talk to anyone anytime ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
