Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
This was a vendor at Covington. $60 seems much more reasonable. https://www.perfect-10.tv/WebStore/ProductList.aspx?pcID=64 -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of wi...@metrocom.ca Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 7:42 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast We try to stick to White Rock hens just to keep things standardized. No one likes to have a back order on a fowl delay things. Ben West b...@gowasabi.net wrote .. If you need, here is a close up of that 3foot tripod screwed down to the treated lumber base: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uy-dmEYKRic/TMY7XkHK6RI/AI4 /tuJvBzKGcug/w909-h682-no/roof_tripod_base_small.jpg I think those are 1/4 lag screws and washers. The hen is optional. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: I like what you did here: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uSvf_bhcyXE/TMY6GYrz3HI/A Io/5ErZI4Y93D4/w560-h746-no/wasabinet_bolita_small.jpg I sort of had that thought in my mind already, but couldn't envision how to make a bottom piece to hold down the tripod. Now that I see a photo, I may run with this design. I can get the tripods and masts locally, plus a quick trip to the lumber store to pick up pressure treated lumber and a couple of cement blocks. Thanks. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Ben West b...@gowasabi.net wrote: For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.comwrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
How about using a 5 gallon bucket and concrete a 5 ft pole into it. Lowes bucket = $5.00, bag of concrete = $3.73, and a 1 ½ EMT conduit = $12.00. All parts for less than $25.00 From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Joshua Zukerman Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 12:58 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
Thanks for the close up. I think I will go with this design as I can get all of those parts locally. I like the wide base, to distribute weight more evenly. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Ben West b...@gowasabi.net wrote: If you need, here is a close up of that 3foot tripod screwed down to the treated lumber base: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uy-dmEYKRic/TMY7XkHK6RI/AI4/tuJvBzKGcug/w909-h682-no/roof_tripod_base_small.jpg I think those are 1/4 lag screws and washers. The hen is optional. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: I like what you did here: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uSvf_bhcyXE/TMY6GYrz3HI/AIo/5ErZI4Y93D4/w560-h746-no/wasabinet_bolita_small.jpg I sort of had that thought in my mind already, but couldn't envision how to make a bottom piece to hold down the tripod. Now that I see a photo, I may run with this design. I can get the tripods and masts locally, plus a quick trip to the lumber store to pick up pressure treated lumber and a couple of cement blocks. Thanks. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Ben West b...@gowasabi.net wrote: For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.comwrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
Depends on the roof material. Such a rig on the ~100year old wood/tarpaper roofs here in St. Louis would probably cause a depression to form under the bucket. This is why I have to use rather wide base under the cinderblocks, to spread the load across a couple rafters. On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 8:25 AM, Joe Miller joe.mil...@dslbyair.com wrote: How about using a 5 gallon bucket and concrete a 5 ft pole into it. Lowes bucket = $5.00, bag of concrete = $3.73, and a 1 ½ EMT conduit = $12.00. All parts for less than $25.00 ** ** ** ** *From:* wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] *On Behalf Of *Joshua Zukerman *Sent:* Tuesday, July 30, 2013 12:58 PM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast ** ** Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
[WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
We use wood pallets with cement blocks when needed. Wood pallets are free for the asking most of the time from area businesses. On Jul 30, 2013 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
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Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
I like what you did here: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uSvf_bhcyXE/TMY6GYrz3HI/AIo/5ErZI4Y93D4/w560-h746-no/wasabinet_bolita_small.jpg I sort of had that thought in my mind already, but couldn't envision how to make a bottom piece to hold down the tripod. Now that I see a photo, I may run with this design. I can get the tripods and masts locally, plus a quick trip to the lumber store to pick up pressure treated lumber and a couple of cement blocks. Thanks. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Ben West b...@gowasabi.net wrote: For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.comwrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
If you need, here is a close up of that 3foot tripod screwed down to the treated lumber base: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uy-dmEYKRic/TMY7XkHK6RI/AI4/tuJvBzKGcug/w909-h682-no/roof_tripod_base_small.jpg I think those are 1/4 lag screws and washers. The hen is optional. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: I like what you did here: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uSvf_bhcyXE/TMY6GYrz3HI/AIo/5ErZI4Y93D4/w560-h746-no/wasabinet_bolita_small.jpg I sort of had that thought in my mind already, but couldn't envision how to make a bottom piece to hold down the tripod. Now that I see a photo, I may run with this design. I can get the tripods and masts locally, plus a quick trip to the lumber store to pick up pressure treated lumber and a couple of cement blocks. Thanks. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Ben West b...@gowasabi.net wrote: For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.comwrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
http://www.balticnetworks.com/maxxwave-adjustable-non-penetrating-roof-mount.html - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com - Original Message - From: Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 12:58:23 PM Subject: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
B VERY careful when using treated wood on a metal roof. It will attack and eat right through it. I caught my first do-it-yourself mount before it got through the roof of a multi-million dollar house. At a minimum use a roof pad. If you can't find one for cheap then ask around your friends with horses. Use a stall mat cut to the right size. ryan On 7/30/13 11:14 AM, Ben West wrote: For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com mailto:haw...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org mailto:Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net mailto:b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
Yep, sorry for not being diligent about mentioning (or photographing) the roof mat. None of the rooftops I've mounted on are metal, but even still a roof mat is a good idea to keep the wood from slowly rotting away the tar-paper or whatever the roof is surfaced with. Thanks for the tip about using a stall mat! On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Ryan Spott rsp...@irongoat.net wrote: B VERY careful when using treated wood on a metal roof. It will attack and eat right through it. I caught my first do-it-yourself mount before it got through the roof of a multi-million dollar house. At a minimum use a roof pad. If you can't find one for cheap then ask around your friends with horses. Use a stall mat cut to the right size. ryan On 7/30/13 11:14 AM, Ben West wrote: For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.comwrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing listWireless@wispa.orghttp://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
Pretty sure the roof is rubber, but I haven't been on it yet. Roof mats are definitely a good idea. Years ago when I worked at a WISP, I think we used rubber truck mud flaps. Cheap and can be purchased locally. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 4:16 PM, Ryan Spott rsp...@irongoat.net wrote: B VERY careful when using treated wood on a metal roof. It will attack and eat right through it. I caught my first do-it-yourself mount before it got through the roof of a multi-million dollar house. At a minimum use a roof pad. If you can't find one for cheap then ask around your friends with horses. Use a stall mat cut to the right size. ryan On 7/30/13 11:14 AM, Ben West wrote: For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.comwrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing listWireless@wispa.orghttp://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
I have used horse mats from Tractor Supply... work very well and last. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 5:12 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty sure the roof is rubber, but I haven't been on it yet. Roof mats are definitely a good idea. Years ago when I worked at a WISP, I think we used rubber truck mud flaps. Cheap and can be purchased locally. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 4:16 PM, Ryan Spott rsp...@irongoat.net wrote: B VERY careful when using treated wood on a metal roof. It will attack and eat right through it. I caught my first do-it-yourself mount before it got through the roof of a multi-million dollar house. At a minimum use a roof pad. If you can't find one for cheap then ask around your friends with horses. Use a stall mat cut to the right size. ryan On 7/30/13 11:14 AM, Ben West wrote: For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.comwrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing listWireless@wispa.orghttp://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- -- SCS Clay Stewart CEO, Tye River Farms, Inc., DBA Stewart Computer Services 434.263.6363 O 434.942.6510 C cstew...@stewartcomputerservices.com “We Keep You Up and Running” Wireless Broadband Programming Network Services ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
I wonder if you could bolt a 5' stanchion to a mat, which the mat's weight would hold such a small radio with no issue. Like a four bolt foot plate on a pole...??? On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 5:20 PM, Clay Stewart cstew...@stewartcomputerservices.com wrote: I have used horse mats from Tractor Supply... work very well and last. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 5:12 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty sure the roof is rubber, but I haven't been on it yet. Roof mats are definitely a good idea. Years ago when I worked at a WISP, I think we used rubber truck mud flaps. Cheap and can be purchased locally. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 4:16 PM, Ryan Spott rsp...@irongoat.net wrote: B VERY careful when using treated wood on a metal roof. It will attack and eat right through it. I caught my first do-it-yourself mount before it got through the roof of a multi-million dollar house. At a minimum use a roof pad. If you can't find one for cheap then ask around your friends with horses. Use a stall mat cut to the right size. ryan On 7/30/13 11:14 AM, Ben West wrote: For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.comwrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing listWireless@wispa.orghttp://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- -- SCS Clay Stewart CEO, Tye River Farms, Inc., DBA Stewart Computer Services 434.263.6363 O 434.942.6510 C cstew...@stewartcomputerservices.com “We Keep You Up and Running” Wireless Broadband Programming Network Services -- -- SCS Clay Stewart CEO, Tye River Farms, Inc., DBA Stewart Computer Services 434.263.6363 O 434.942.6510 C cstew...@stewartcomputerservices.com “We Keep You Up and Running” Wireless Broadband Programming Network Services ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
We try to stick to White Rock hens just to keep things standardized. No one likes to have a back order on a fowl delay things. Ben West b...@gowasabi.net wrote .. If you need, here is a close up of that 3foot tripod screwed down to the treated lumber base: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uy-dmEYKRic/TMY7XkHK6RI/AI4/tuJvBzKGcug/w909-h682-no/roof_tripod_base_small.jpg I think those are 1/4 lag screws and washers. The hen is optional. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: I like what you did here: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uSvf_bhcyXE/TMY6GYrz3HI/AIo/5ErZI4Y93D4/w560-h746-no/wasabinet_bolita_small.jpg I sort of had that thought in my mind already, but couldn't envision how to make a bottom piece to hold down the tripod. Now that I see a photo, I may run with this design. I can get the tripods and masts locally, plus a quick trip to the lumber store to pick up pressure treated lumber and a couple of cement blocks. Thanks. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Ben West b...@gowasabi.net wrote: For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.comwrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
Harbor Freight foam puzzle mats work alright as well for pads. $6.99 for 4 on sale almost every week. I'm with Josh though. A pallet with some mats under it works wonders. If you find a source for the plastic pallets they work even better. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 5:41 PM, wi...@metrocom.ca wrote: We try to stick to White Rock hens just to keep things standardized. No one likes to have a back order on a fowl delay things. Ben West b...@gowasabi.net wrote .. If you need, here is a close up of that 3foot tripod screwed down to the treated lumber base: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uy-dmEYKRic/TMY7XkHK6RI/AI4/tuJvBzKGcug/w909-h682-no/roof_tripod_base_small.jpg I think those are 1/4 lag screws and washers. The hen is optional. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:05 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: I like what you did here: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-uSvf_bhcyXE/TMY6GYrz3HI/AIo/5ErZI4Y93D4/w560-h746-no/wasabinet_bolita_small.jpg I sort of had that thought in my mind already, but couldn't envision how to make a bottom piece to hold down the tripod. Now that I see a photo, I may run with this design. I can get the tripods and masts locally, plus a quick trip to the lumber store to pick up pressure treated lumber and a couple of cement blocks. Thanks. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Ben West b...@gowasabi.net wrote: For ultra low-cost non-penetrating roof mounts, I've been playing around with J-Bars salvaged from discarded Dish TV equipment, mounted to a base made from scrap treated lumber and weighted down with cinderblocks. Then, I mate a vertical length of EMT conduit, 1/2 or better yet 3/4, using a couple conduit hangers. http://goo.gl/ojvZu0 http://goo.gl/6Wu0My Maybe this can give you a general idea, although this would definitely have a conspicuous DIY look. (I just try to make these things in batch, to conserve on labor.) I should note the latter photo, which might be of the most interest to you, is now out of date. The wood beams making up the base were rearranged into a V shape for more width, with a metal brace spanning the mouth of the V for stiffness. Likewise the 24inch vertical mast was replaced with a completely straight section of EMT, instead of that weird zig-zag piece I originally happened to have lying around. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless -- Ben West http://gowasabi.net b...@gowasabi.net 314-246-9434 ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
I used a 5 gallon bucket, a bag of quikcrete, and a pipe for a NS5 a few years ago on a flat roof. _ From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Joey Craig Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:04 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast We use wood pallets with cement blocks when needed. Wood pallets are free for the asking most of the time from area businesses. On Jul 30, 2013 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
RF arnor has them for 75 dollars: http://www.rfarmor.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_infoproducts_id=48 -mike Sent from my iPhone On Jul 30, 2013, at 18:12, Dave Hulsebus cont...@portative.net wrote: I used a 5 gallon bucket, a bag of quikcrete, and a pipe for a NS5 a few years ago on a flat roof. From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Joey Craig Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:04 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast We use wood pallets with cement blocks when needed. Wood pallets are free for the asking most of the time from area businesses. On Jul 30, 2013 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
Skywalker has essentially the same thing for $55 http://skywalker.com/Products/Skywalker-Signature-Series-Non-Penetrating-Roof-Mount-Base-%28mast-not-included%29__SKY32816.aspx On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Mike Lyon mike.l...@gmail.com wrote: RF arnor has them for 75 dollars: http://www.rfarmor.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_infoproducts_id=48 -mike Sent from my iPhone On Jul 30, 2013, at 18:12, Dave Hulsebus cont...@portative.net wrote: I used a 5 gallon bucket, a bag of quikcrete, and a pipe for a NS5 a few years ago on a flat roof. -- *From:* wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.orgwireless-boun...@wispa.org] *On Behalf Of *Joey Craig *Sent:* Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:04 PM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast We use wood pallets with cement blocks when needed. Wood pallets are free for the asking most of the time from area businesses. On Jul 30, 2013 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
Or you could use one of these with a mast for 17.99 http://skywalker.com/Products/Skywalker-Signature-Series-Non-Penetrating-Roof-Mount__SKY6003.aspx On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 7:55 PM, Jeremy jeremysmi...@gmail.com wrote: Skywalker has essentially the same thing for $55 http://skywalker.com/Products/Skywalker-Signature-Series-Non-Penetrating-Roof-Mount-Base-%28mast-not-included%29__SKY32816.aspx On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Mike Lyon mike.l...@gmail.com wrote: RF arnor has them for 75 dollars: http://www.rfarmor.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_infoproducts_id=48 -mike Sent from my iPhone On Jul 30, 2013, at 18:12, Dave Hulsebus cont...@portative.net wrote: I used a 5 gallon bucket, a bag of quikcrete, and a pipe for a NS5 a few years ago on a flat roof. -- *From:* wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.orgwireless-boun...@wispa.org] *On Behalf Of *Joey Craig *Sent:* Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:04 PM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast We use wood pallets with cement blocks when needed. Wood pallets are free for the asking most of the time from area businesses. On Jul 30, 2013 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
Skywalker's $55 one doesn't have a mast but you can grab a piece of conduit from Home Depot for ten bucks and cut in half and use one for each side. On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 7:56 PM, Jeremy jeremysmi...@gmail.com wrote: Or you could use one of these with a mast for 17.99 http://skywalker.com/Products/Skywalker-Signature-Series-Non-Penetrating-Roof-Mount__SKY6003.aspx On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 7:55 PM, Jeremy jeremysmi...@gmail.com wrote: Skywalker has essentially the same thing for $55 http://skywalker.com/Products/Skywalker-Signature-Series-Non-Penetrating-Roof-Mount-Base-%28mast-not-included%29__SKY32816.aspx On Tue, Jul 30, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Mike Lyon mike.l...@gmail.com wrote: RF arnor has them for 75 dollars: http://www.rfarmor.com/cart/index.php?main_page=product_infoproducts_id=48 -mike Sent from my iPhone On Jul 30, 2013, at 18:12, Dave Hulsebus cont...@portative.net wrote: I used a 5 gallon bucket, a bag of quikcrete, and a pipe for a NS5 a few years ago on a flat roof. -- *From:* wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.orgwireless-boun...@wispa.org] *On Behalf Of *Joey Craig *Sent:* Tuesday, July 30, 2013 2:04 PM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast We use wood pallets with cement blocks when needed. Wood pallets are free for the asking most of the time from area businesses. On Jul 30, 2013 12:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com wrote: Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast
Piece of aluminum 5/16 thick maybe 12x12 inches or whatever suites you - I usually get them 8x12 so they fit on top of a wall nicely when needed. Drill 1/2 hole about an inch in from each corner. Weld an aluminum pipe to the middle about 2ft tall maybe 1 to 1-1/4 diameter. Drill small hole near base so water can get out. Take that and a tube of good silicone caulk and you can put a two foot pole that won't rust anywhere you want it (shingle, metal roof, soffit, wood panel, fiberglass, cement, stucco etc etc...) It wont come off, you don't have to drill any holes and you can explain that the roof under it is more waterproof and stronger than it was before you put it there. I should sell em and call then plop-a-pole's Scott Carullo Technical Operations 855-FLSPEED x102 From: Joshua Zukerman haw...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 1:58 PM To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast Hello list, I am setting up a PtP link between two gas stations for a client. I am going to be using two Nanostation M5 units going about 1/2mi diagonally across a highway. I'd like to mount them to a 5ft mast then to a non-penetrating roof mount, as the only place with clear line-of-sight is on the roof of both gas stations. Flat roof without much of a lip to mount an antenna to. All of my Google searches come up with much larger non-penetrating roof mounts, 3' or wider, which are designed for much larger and taller masts. Also very pricey, $150 or more each. Does anyone make a small non-penetrating roof mount, say 2ft square out of metal with an attachment to hold a 5ft mast or including a 5ft mast? Maybe a single cinder/cement block to weigh it down would be all that is needed. Won't ever need to go higher. Or do you have another suggestion for mounting? Thanks in advance, Josh ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
