Re: [WISPA] bits per mbps

2006-12-22 Thread Travis Johnson
Marlon, Sell your service based on speed... 512k = $xx, 1meg = $xx and so on... then you don't have to worry about who is transferring how much, etc. The people that hog it, just call them and say that's not permitted on our service and if they continue, cap their speed down to 256k or 128k

Re: [WISPA] sales 101

2006-12-21 Thread Travis Johnson
about 10x what I ever thought they would. Cheap stuff at $3.00 per sign w/stand Mac -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 10:58 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA

Re: [WISPA] sales 101

2006-12-20 Thread Travis Johnson
The problem comes when you have too much business so you stop selling... and yes, it happens. We are in that phase right now... can't seem to hire people fast enough... and yet we haven't done any real sales for over a year... (currently have 84 wireless orders waiting to be installed...

Re: [WISPA] salary

2006-12-19 Thread Travis Johnson
Peter, Everyone in an S Corp has to get the same benefits - so if you take health care, so does every employee is incorrect. We have consulted with our accountant and our attorney on this exact matter. We have about 30% of our employees with health insurance and 70% without. Travis

[WISPA] training

2006-12-19 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Does anyone have a simple wireless installation training manual already put together? We are finally to the point we need to have something for the new hires, but I want to see if anyone has something they want to share? Travis Microserv -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org

Re: [WISPA] salary

2006-12-15 Thread Travis Johnson
Google is a PUBLICLY TRADED C Corp... even a bigger difference. :) Travis Peter R. wrote: Google is a C Corp, not an LLC or an S Corp. Big difference. Frank Muto wrote: http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/31/technology/google/index.htm Google leaders stick with $1 salary According to the search

Re: [WISPA] Grrrr... pigtails

2006-12-15 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, We use a standard hot glue gun... then you can get it back off if you have to, but it holds until then. :) Travis Microserv George Rogato wrote: Short term solution , kinda costly though, is use jb weld while the piggy is plugged into the card on your work bench and the next day you

[WISPA] salary

2006-12-14 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Just taking a quick survey... answer if you can, but be honest... ;) What is the salary of the CEO of your ISP? Even if you can share the percentage of that salary compared to annual gross revenue... Travis Microserv -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe:

Re: [WISPA] high throughput backhaul options

2006-12-13 Thread Travis Johnson
And, how much do you like the price? Travis Matt Liotta wrote: I spent an hour or so yesterday on the phone with the Director of Sales for Exalt. We are working on getting one of their backhauls in for testing now. From the specs... I like that I can deploy it similar to Canopy backhauls

Re: [WISPA] high throughput backhaul options

2006-12-12 Thread Travis Johnson
How about Dragonwave 18ghz or 11ghz? I think they make a 200mbps product in both of those bands. Travis Microserv Bob Moldashel wrote: 24 Ghz. won't do 5-10 miles. The other option is an Exalt 2.4 Ghz. or 5 Ghz radio. 100 Mb Full Duplex (Yes 2.4 Ghz.) for around $15-16K plus antennas

Re: [WISPA] high throughput backhaul options

2006-12-12 Thread Travis Johnson
Bob, I tried to downsize last year, but the Toyota Prius I bought just couldn't pull the 27ft enclosed snowmobile trailer with snowmobiles inside... so I went back to a Chevy with a 6.0L and 4x4. It gets 8mpg while towing... but the batteries don't overheat. :) Travis Microserv Bob

Re: [WISPA] I want one!!!

2006-12-11 Thread Travis Johnson
Let's start guessing 107ft unit like displayed on the website I'm going to guess $45,000. Travis Microserv Scott Reed wrote: Wow! Me, too. Any idea on pricing? Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 wrote: http://www.ustower.com/portables.html Marlon (509) 982-2181

Re: [WISPA] google ad sence

2006-12-08 Thread Travis Johnson
Once you get logged into your Google account, all the setup information is there. Travis Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 wrote: Hi Guys, I have had a google search on our site for years. And an ad sence account almost as long. We've never really done anything with the ad sence and I no

Re: [WISPA] Need recommendations for a licensed backhaul link

2006-12-06 Thread Travis Johnson
Charles, It's actually 19 miles @ 18ghz with 4ft dishes. In 4 years, 100% uptime. ;) Travis Microserv Charles Wu wrote: Brad, Distance is all dependent on rain zone (and in more arrid climates, like Colorado, higher frequencies may perform better due to better multipathing properties) -- ask

Re: [WISPA] Network Valuation Considerations

2006-12-03 Thread Travis Johnson
So you are saying you haven't seen more than 2.5X the monthly revenue? We sold a division of our company for 12X the monthly revenue + the FMV of the equipment in 2001. The current going rate that I have seen is more around 12X monthly + equipment infrastructure. Travis Microserv Peter R.

Re: [WISPA] Network Valuation Considerations

2006-12-03 Thread Travis Johnson
John, During the last ten years we have purchased and sold several ISP's... and I can tell you that you NEVER want to purchase the corporation. You want to do an asset only purchase. So you are buying the equipment (for whatever value you want to put on it) and the customer base. Then,

Re: [WISPA] Network Valuation Considerations

2006-12-03 Thread Travis Johnson
and most importantly PROFITS just to name a few key sticking points. Best, Brad -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Sunday, December 03, 2006 4:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Network

Re: [WISPA] 900 Mhz Mikrotik SR9 Clients

2006-12-02 Thread Travis Johnson
There is a HUGE problem with Mikrotik and FCC certification. The Mikrotik 532 puts out over 30db of constant noise in an area they should not be (150MHz and 400MHz). It's still an issue, and has not been fixed or even addressed by MT. Travis Microserv Butch Evans wrote: On Fri, 1 Dec 2006,

Re: [WISPA] 900 Mhz Mikrotik SR9 Clients

2006-12-02 Thread Travis Johnson
on the tower 20 feet, the problem went away. I put a 532 right next to that HAM'r and nothing happened, I've got a nice 5.8 gig feed and a 2.4 repeater there now... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Saturday, December

Re: [WISPA] Any Status Updates?

2006-12-02 Thread Travis Johnson
*From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Travis Johnson *Sent:* Thursday, July 13, 2006 3:58 PM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] RouterBoard 532s Maybe they pulled them off production due

Re: [WISPA] 900 Mhz Mikrotik SR9 Clients

2006-12-02 Thread Travis Johnson
Butch... here is what we found... Non-PoE 48V input was the worst for noise at 100-150MHz and 400-450MHz. PoE 48V was down a little, but only slightly. Non-PoE 18V input got rid of most of the 100-150MHz, and dropped the 400-450MHz by 70%. PoE 18V was down more, with 99% of the 100-150MHz gone

Re: [WISPA] What the heck chews up 100mhz of 5.8ghz?!?

2006-11-29 Thread Travis Johnson
Mike, One thing that is different with the Western Multiplex vs. Redline or others is the WM is a constant carrier, full-duplex radio. Changing them to a Redline or something else would actually be a downgrade for them... the true full-duplex operation as well as constant carrier radio makes

Re: [WISPA] 900 antenna question

2006-11-22 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Looks to me like it's about 5db off at 180 degrees. What's the price on this antenna? Travis Microserv Brian Rohrbacher wrote: http://www.teletronics.com/15-404.pdf What would the gain at 180* be on this antenna. I want to make sure I am reading it right. Brian -- WISPA Wireless

Re: [WISPA] SR9 problems..

2006-11-18 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, I wouldn't recommend more than one SR9 per RB532. They draw a lot of power, and you will probably burn up your RB after a while. Also, there is a frequency conversion chart in the Mikrotik forums on how the 2.4ghz channels translate to the 900mhz channels. Mikrotik will be fixing this

Re: [WISPA] ETINC - Thoughts / Comments

2006-11-17 Thread Travis Johnson
Charles, We replaced our ETINC box with Mikrotik about 6 months ago. We are now able to do the bandwidth management closer to the customer (at each Mikrotik around the network) and were able to eliminate a point of failure on the network. Travis Microserv Charles Wu wrote: Wanted to get

Re: [WISPA] ETINC - Thoughts / Comments

2006-11-17 Thread Travis Johnson
http://www.winog.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 9:18 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] ETINC - Thoughts / Comments Charles, We replaced our ETINC box with Mikrotik about 6

Re: [WISPA] Insurance for use of bucket truck or lift for installs.

2006-11-16 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, There are several other factors to consider here insurance on the vehicle itself is to cover if you damage someone else's property (vehicle) by getting into an accident on the road. You may also have full-coverage insurance to pay to fix the bucket truck itself. However, the other

Re: [WISPA] External battery on UPS

2006-11-15 Thread Travis Johnson
You can't use just 1 battery. The APC units want to see 24vdc, so you need two batteries running in series. It works perfectly, as I have 20+ remote locations running off two gel type batteries. Make sure you install some type of a fuse on the positive side of the connection. Travis

Re: [WISPA] External battery on UPS

2006-11-15 Thread Travis Johnson
-5599 fax - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:13 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] External battery on UPS You can't use just 1 battery. The APC units want to see 24vdc, so you need two batteries

Re: [WISPA] External battery on UPS

2006-11-15 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Buy the sealed AGM style batteries (same style used in UPS systems). They don't have any vents and are completely sealed... and even if the case breaks, nothing leaks out of them. They are more money, but well worth it. Travis Microserv Brian Rohrbacher wrote: How big of a room would

Re: [WISPA] External battery on UPS

2006-11-15 Thread Travis Johnson
it accurate? Brian Travis Johnson wrote: We tried the $65 deep cycle marine batteries from Walmart. They worked OK, but the best batteries we have found so far are the gel deep cycle that are used in very large UPS systems. They weigh 110 pounds each and are rated at 120 amp/hour and they do

Re: [WISPA] External battery on UPS

2006-11-15 Thread Travis Johnson
Yes. Gino A. Villarini wrote: Ok, so you put 4 when you use 2 AGM on series ? Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson

Re: [WISPA] External battery on UPS

2006-11-15 Thread Travis Johnson
you draw and what is th run time? Do you know how many times the one with the most cycles has been drawn down? How long do the batteries last? Brian Travis Johnson wrote: You can't use just 1 battery. The APC units want to see 24vdc, so you need two batteries running in series. It works

Re: [WISPA] Insurance for use of bucket truck or lift for installs.

2006-11-15 Thread Travis Johnson
Yup yup yup. Ours is a Ford F-350 4x4. :) Travis Microserv Tom DeReggi wrote: If its a standard VAN / Truck body, Don't tell them about the bucket! Call it a VAN, not a Bucket truck! Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From:

Re: [WISPA] External battery on UPS

2006-11-15 Thread Travis Johnson
WITHOUT internal batteries, so you don't have to worry about matching up the battery types, and just pick your preferred external ones? Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General

Re: [WISPA] 900MHz Omni and gain

2006-11-08 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Buy a vertical omni and do a site survey. If everything looks clear, install it. Hook up customers. However, when/if the noise starts, be prepared to sectorize. :) Travis Microserv Brian Rohrbacher wrote: Let me add a little about what I have to work with. There are 4036 people in the

Re: [WISPA] on call staff

2006-11-08 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, That's not legal (at least not in Idaho). Someone on salary still can only work 40 hours per week unless they are a manager, meaning they have 3 people under them, or they are a professional position (lawyer, doctor, etc.). One of my friends owns a drafting company. Had everyone on

Re: [WISPA] 900MHz Omni and gain

2006-11-07 Thread Travis Johnson
The Pacific Wireless horizontal omni is a good choice however, they are about $900 each. We start our small sites with omni's and then sectorize them with two 180 degree horizontal sectors as the subs increase. Travis Microserv Brian Rohrbacher wrote: Problem is I might only get 10-15

Re: [WISPA] Bob M - Are you there?

2006-11-05 Thread Travis Johnson
Title: Message Charles, Does that mean you won't be at ISPCon? Travis Microserv Charles Wu wrote: I'm going to be in the NYC area this week -- would love to finally meet you -Charles Ping me w/ your contact info --- WiNOG

Re: [WISPA] The Gremlin, redux

2006-10-28 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, You may have covered this before, but I probably missed it in your original post. What equipment are you running for each of the different frequencies (2.4ghz, 900mhz, 5.8ghz, etc.). Is it possible the 2.4ghz AP's are just not able to handle the high packet loads (broadcast storms,

Re: [WISPA] Are you making money?

2006-10-18 Thread Travis Johnson
still sitting on the shelf. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [WISPA] Are you making money

Re: [WISPA] Are you making money?

2006-10-17 Thread Travis Johnson
: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 3:24 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Are you making money? Hi, Although he has spent some time and efforts, many of his numbers are WAY off: $50 installs (contract labor) customers

Re: [WISPA] Re: Crown Castle / Global signal

2006-10-11 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Did I miss something? You said $250 per month, they came back with $400 per month and you executed the lease? :( Travis Microserv Rick Smith wrote: I dunno man, I called Global one day, and said "I want space on that tower, I'll pay you $250 a month for two antennas" and they got me

Re: [WISPA] Outsourced installations

2006-10-07 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, We stopped doing site surveys almost 4 years ago. We were spending way too much time and having to send someone to the location twice seemed like a waste. (some of our coverage area is a 2 hour drive each way) We now have coverage maps and tell people we no longer do site surveys. Based

Re: [WISPA] Crown Castle / Global signal

2006-10-07 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, The problem is that cell carriers (at least in my area) pay $500 - $2,000 per month to be on a tower... the same towers that I pay $100 - $250 per month. If you owned the towers, which customer would _you_ rather have? :( Travis Microserv D. Ryan Spott wrote: It seems we (people on

Re: [WISPA] vendor specs -- Jon

2006-10-04 Thread Travis Johnson
Of Travis Johnson Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 11:51 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] vendor specs -- Jon Another quick question... If you are running a Canopy Advantage AP and you use regular Canopy SM's, can the AP still deliver the 14Mbps of bandwidth, or will it be limited

Re: [WISPA] vendor specs -- Jon

2006-10-04 Thread Travis Johnson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 7:03 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] vendor specs

Re: [WISPA] vendor specs -- Jon

2006-10-04 Thread Travis Johnson
] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 7:22 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] vendor specs -- Jon Hi, Don't you have to have like a -65 or better signal to get 2x rate? Travis Microserv Gino A. Villarini wrote: Not the case, 14 mbps is 2x mode, but the only

Re: [WISPA] Find the Fastest ISP

2006-10-02 Thread Travis Johnson
This is one of the worst speed test programs I have ever seen. It basically downloads the front web page from several different sites (apple.com, msn.com, microsoft.com, yahoo.com, etc.) and times each download, and then averages them. My PC at work is a P4/2.8ghz with 1GB of RAM. I am

Re: [WISPA] vendor specs -- Jon

2006-09-28 Thread Travis Johnson
but if you wanted to I could talk to you over the phone and explain it. Send me an email to anthonyw (at) broadband-mn.com and Ill give you my cell phone number or give you a call. Anthony Will Broadband Corp. Travis Johnson wrote: Hi, First, the spec sheet on Motorola's website says -86

Re: [WISPA] vendor specs -- Jon

2006-09-28 Thread Travis Johnson
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 11:51 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] vendor specs -- Jon Another quick question... If you are running a Canopy Advantage AP and you use regular Canopy SM's, can the AP still deliver the 14Mbps

Re: [WISPA] vendor specs -- Jon

2006-09-27 Thread Travis Johnson
anted to I could talk to you over the phone and explain it. Send me an email to anthonyw (at) broadband-mn.com and Ill give you my cell phone number or give you a call. Anthony Will Broadband Corp. Travis Johnson wrote: Hi, First, the spec sheet on Motorola's website says -86 RSSI.

Re: [WISPA] vendor specs -- Jon

2006-09-25 Thread Travis Johnson
in-line Travis Johnson wrote: Hi, I'd like to go back to the specs on different radios just so I can compare for myself... Trango 2.4ghz: 5Mbps auto ratio 8 non-overlapping channels 10mhz spectrum per channel -90 Receive level 15 mile range (without a grid) External connector and dual-pol

Re: [WISPA] vendor specs

2006-09-24 Thread Travis Johnson
range (stinger or beehive dish all FCC certified) Anthony Will Broadband Corp. Travis Johnson wrote: Hi, I changed the subject line to reflect more the direction of this discussion (Trango vs. Canopy vs. Alvarion)... ;) This is just off the top of my head, and I would love to see more data

Re: [WISPA] vendor specs

2006-09-23 Thread Travis Johnson
The biggest reason we use Trango is because we sell our wireless service as symmetrical. Even on the residential level, if they purchase 512k they get 512k down and 512k up. So, if I use Canopy, I have to do a 50/50 split, which means even the Advantage product only provides 7Mbps of usable

Re: [WISPA] Alvarion VL Fixes Problems with Backhaul Links

2006-09-22 Thread Travis Johnson
a company like Alvarion or Valemont come out with a product that will do the job, and I no longer have to wait, I see no reason to wait. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List

[WISPA] vendor specs

2006-09-22 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, I changed the subject line to reflect more the direction of this discussion (Trango vs. Canopy vs. Alvarion)... ;) This is just off the top of my head, and I would love to see more data on any of these radios: Trango 5830AP - $1,079 retail Dual polarity 10Mbps (auto up/down ratio) Easy

Re: [WISPA] vendor specs

2006-09-22 Thread Travis Johnson
787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Friday, September 22, 2006 10:31 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] vendor specs Hi, I changed the subject line to reflect more the direction of this discussion

Re: [WISPA] vendor specs

2006-09-22 Thread Travis Johnson
= $216 (Advantage $324) 100 pack pricing Add $25 a unit for 15 mile range (stinger or beehive dish all FCC certified) Anthony Will Broadband Corp. Travis Johnson wrote: Hi, I changed the subject line to reflect more the direction of this discussion (Trango vs. Canopy vs. Alvarion

Re: [WISPA] Lack of Competition Leaves U.S. 16thAmong IndustrializedNations

2006-09-21 Thread Travis Johnson
Marlon, Shouldn't that actually be wirelesscommuting or wificommuniting or wommuting? :) Travis Microserv Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 wrote: I think what we really need is more telecommuting. That will help drop out dependence on petrol, reduce the loads on the roads, save hours per

Re: [WISPA] Alvarion VL Fixes Problems with Backhaul Links

2006-09-21 Thread Travis Johnson
I think in all fairness, we need to put a major factor to radio selection out on the table too... price. Trango retail pricing: Trango Link10-EXT's are $1,500 for a complete link. Trango 5830AP-EXTs are $1,095 Trango 5830SU-EXT's are $729 Trango FOX are $149 Alvarion pricing (not sure if this

Re: [WISPA] PTP Link Recommendations

2006-09-21 Thread Travis Johnson
Scott, P-com 38ghz with DS3 to ethernet converters. 1ms ping times, 45Mbps full-duplex (90Mbps total). Total equipment cost less than $3,000. Check on ebay. Travis Microserv Scott Reed wrote: I have a potential customer that is looking to replace a fiber link with wireless. Need

Re: [WISPA] PTP Link Recommendations

2006-09-21 Thread Travis Johnson
: Travis Johnson wrote: P-com 38ghz with DS3 to ethernet converters. 1ms ping times, 45Mbps full-duplex (90Mbps total). Total equipment cost less than $3,000. Check on ebay. As long as it doesn't rain. :) Seriously, I've got two pair of these, and while they're rock-solid most

Re: [WISPA] PTP Link Recommendations

2006-09-21 Thread Travis Johnson
nistration www.nwwnet.net -- Original Message --- From: "David E. Smith" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 14:57:21 -0500 Subject: Re: [WISPA] PTP Link Recommendations Travis Johnson wrote: P-com 38ghz with DS3 to

Re: [WISPA] 73 mile link

2006-08-25 Thread Travis Johnson
You are probably talking about 6ft - 8ft dishes on each side to get those type of speeds. I have a 73 mile link that I get 12Mbps. Travis Microserv Mario Pommier wrote: Gentlemen, Is this even doable?: 74 mile point-to-point link. Very Clear LOS to mountaintop. Thinking of a 40Mbps

Re: [WISPA] WHY?

2006-08-24 Thread Travis Johnson
Scott, We now receive about one supeona per month for information from federal and state agencies. The last one was a guy in his 30's trying to setup a "meeting" with a 13 year old girl. I was able to provide the information because we log all of that already. It's hard to go back and get

Re: [WISPA] Marlon at work...

2006-08-19 Thread Travis Johnson
: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Sat, 19 Aug 2006 09:54:34 -0600 Subject: Re: [WISPA] Marlon at work... Sure looks like he's more than 10ft off the ground with no fall protection... don't let OSHA see that... ;) Also, no hard hat

Re: [WISPA] Trango Atlas success story

2006-08-18 Thread Travis Johnson
Tom, How would the WAR/V3 solution have worked any better than the Routerboard 532 solution? You had to know that the RB532 would only do about 20Mbps of actual throughput, so why would you quote that to begin with? Travis Microserv Tom DeReggi wrote: Just completed install for client,

Re: [WISPA] Trango Atlas success story

2006-08-18 Thread Travis Johnson
not solve mine, which was to maximize profitabilty of the job. (of course I got labor fee, that helped). Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent

Re: [WISPA] 900 mhz AMS system

2006-08-16 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, We just had this exact problem last month. We switched from veritcal to horizontal on our AP and I think we fixed the problem. I haven't heard on their latest reading, so I'm not sure. Travis Microserv John Scrivner wrote: Try flipping polarities of one of the systems if possible. If

Re: [WISPA] Tower contract / Revenue Share / Discounted Services

2006-08-14 Thread Travis Johnson
Title: Tower contract / Revenue Share / Discounted Services Or even better is to just pay a flat monthly rate regardless of customers, etc. It's really none of their business how many customers you have on a tower, or how much they are generating, etc. We ONLY pay a monthly rental fee.

Re: [WISPA] RouterBoard 532s

2006-08-11 Thread Travis Johnson
*From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] *On Behalf Of *Travis Johnson *Sent:* Thursday, July 13, 2006 3:58 PM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] RouterBoard 532s Maybe they pulled

Re: [WISPA] RouterBoard 532s

2006-08-11 Thread Travis Johnson
the issuethough. Based on CharlesWU point, that the board supports a max of 14w, the 18V supply can meet the need appropriately. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson To: WISPA

Re: [WISPA] [Fwd: Durbin introduces bill toencouragehighspeedinternet access in rural areas]

2006-08-09 Thread Travis Johnson
Yes, I totally DISAGREE with the government paying people to NOT grow crops. What ever happened to supply and demand? I thought that was lesson #1 in Economics. Travis Microserv Cliff Leboeuf wrote: So David, I guess it is fair for me to assume that you don't agree the the government

Re: [WISPA] [Fwd: Durbin introduces bill toencouragehighspeedinternetaccess in rural areas]

2006-08-09 Thread Travis Johnson
not to produce. Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 11:37 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] [Fwd: Durbin introduces bill toencouragehighspeedinternetaccess

Re: [WISPA] [Fwd: Durbin introduces bill to encourage high speed internet access in rural areas]

2006-08-08 Thread Travis Johnson
transcriptionists; virtaul assistants; voice over people; architects; programmers - all need broadband. And they would like to live in better America. That's how BB improves the economy. All from BB Properties mag. in 2005. - Peter Travis Johnson wrote: Hi, Can someone explain to me how having

Re: [WISPA] [Fwd: Durbin introduces bill to encourage high speed internet access in rural areas]

2006-08-07 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, Can someone explain to me how having broadband (instead of dial-up internet that EVERYONE can get) is going to create 61,000 jobs per year for the next 20 years? If it will create jobs from people doing more online, then it will decrease jobs from the brick and mortar businesses going

Re: [WISPA] RouterBoard 532s

2006-07-13 Thread Travis Johnson
Maybe they pulled them off production due to the NOISE they are blowing all over the 50-450Mhz spectrum. :( Travis Microserv Kelly Shaw wrote: Anyone know of a source with RouterBoard 532s in stock? I normally can get them from WispRouter but they won't respond to my phone

Re: [WISPA] RouterBoard 532s

2006-07-13 Thread Travis Johnson
rman wrote: Where did you get that info from Travis? Links, sourceetc? Mac Dearman From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 3:58 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] R

Re: [WISPA] High Gain 2.4ghz Grid

2006-07-07 Thread Travis Johnson
. JohnnyO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 11:29 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] High Gain 2.4ghz Grid Some are on mountaintops, some are on 100ft

Re: [WISPA] High Gain 2.4ghz Grid

2006-07-07 Thread Travis Johnson
that works in MD / DC, even withMountain top cell sites. Short range cells are required to survive the noise floor :-( Tom DeReggi RapidDSL Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband - Original Message - From: Travis Johnson To: WISPA

Re: [WISPA] High Gain 2.4ghz Grid

2006-07-06 Thread Travis Johnson
speed). ;) Travis Microserv JohnnyO wrote: You always amaze me Travis. Are you using Mountain Tops ? JohnnyO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 4:41 PM To: WISPA

Re: [WISPA] High Gain 2.4ghz Grid

2006-07-06 Thread Travis Johnson
06, 2006 8:39 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: RE: [WISPA] High Gain 2.4ghz Grid You always amaze me Travis. Are you using Mountain Tops ? JohnnyO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson

Re: [WISPA] Fw: Wireless In Washington

2006-06-27 Thread Travis Johnson
Mac, So if every user on your network did 5Gig of transfer per month, your network would be OK? ;) Travis Microserv Mac Dearman wrote: This very thing is why I implemented a 5Gig rule up/down aggregate for the month written in my TOS with a $10.00 per Gig over the

Re: [WISPA] Fw: Wireless In Washington

2006-06-27 Thread Travis Johnson
is the kicker though - 70% of our customers use less then 1gig per month useage. JohnnyO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 1:56 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Fw

Re: [WISPA] $100 CPE?

2006-06-27 Thread Travis Johnson
That they are working on developing a new product that will have bugs, hardware issues, etc. for the first 6-12 months. Trying to get to $100 (without antenna, BTW). Trango has a $149 unit that is from a company that is established, it has a built in antenna, PoE, etc. and is ready to go

Re: [WISPA] frame size and fps - was OT: about 70Mbps for under $ 6K

2006-06-22 Thread Travis Johnson
Charles, The other "advantage" I have been told about Nstreme is it incorporates the equivalent of ARQ into the protocol. The other hidden advantage is it makes it impossible for people to sniff the air for my signals unless they are using another MT with Nstreme box. :) Travis Microserv

Re: [WISPA] frame size and fps - was OT: about 70Mbps for under $ 6K

2006-06-22 Thread Travis Johnson
Title: Message Stephen, Could you share retail pricing on your products? I don't see any pricing listed on your website. I'm sure many people (including myself) could be interested in getting more information, etc. but it's nice to see if the product is even close to the price range we are

Re: [WISPA] VoIP as a service offering - Skype, Yahoo, MS

2006-06-20 Thread Travis Johnson
standpoint. They are ready to do it now. -Matt Travis Johnson wrote: You may have the very best VoIP system with the least latency, highest call quality, etc but it still is not the same as a POTS line. The real test is when you call someone from a VoIP line to a cell phone... that's

Re: [WISPA] VoIP as a service offering - Skype, Yahoo, MS

2006-06-20 Thread Travis Johnson
Wow... my Qwest bill with Caller-ID, Caller Blocking, etc. is $38 per month total (including all taxes, surcharges, etc.). Travis Microserv Peter R. wrote: VZ Local/LD single Resi POTS line in Tampa, FL is $78 total bill. My CallVantage line is $41. Rich Comroe wrote: It was my impression

Re: [WISPA] VoIP as a service offering - Skype, Yahoo, MS

2006-06-19 Thread Travis Johnson
I think the problem is most WISP's don't realize the extra support costs for VoIP. More support calls, longer troubleshooting time, etc... so really they are loosing money. I don't believe there is any real money in it either... cell phones will be the choice 5-10 years from now. VoIP is the

Re: [WISPA] OT: about 70Mbps for under $6K

2006-06-16 Thread Travis Johnson
Matt, How do you fit more than 10-12 of those type of dedicated links on a single tower? Travis Microserv Matt Liotta wrote: We rarely use multi-point systems for customers and when we do they are either small businesses with very little voice and data needs or they are just data

Re: [WISPA] This is HUGE!

2006-05-30 Thread Travis Johnson
Tom, There is no such thing as average profit per sub after ROI period. Let me give an example: I lease all my CPE. It is a recurring monthly debt that will never go away. Even after 3 years, when I own the CPE, there will be new CPE that needs purchased... and thus new towers, new AP's,

Re: [WISPA] This is HUGE!

2006-05-30 Thread Travis Johnson
Travis Johnson wrote: Tom, There is no such thing as average profit per sub after ROI period. Let me give an example: I lease all my CPE. It is a recurring monthly debt that will never go away. Even after 3 years, when I own the CPE, there will be new CPE that needs purchased

Re: [WISPA] SR5s and 36miles - INPUT NEEDED

2006-05-25 Thread Travis Johnson
Title: Message That works out to 22-23db output at the SR5 card (depending on cable loss from the card to the antenna). Travis Microserv [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a 30mile link, using the MTI dual pol’s panels, 23db, signals are -75dbm and 2/3rds of the link are over

Re: [WISPA] Re: Six public-safety groups support reallocating 700MHzspectrum, but have yet to endorse Cyren plan

2006-05-15 Thread Travis Johnson
issues ? Gino A. Villarini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 10:16 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re

[WISPA] Re: Six public-safety groups support reallocating 700 MHz spectrum, but have yet to endorse Cyren plan

2006-05-14 Thread Travis Johnson
Hi, I'm not sure about other parts of the country, but here in Idaho they have been using 700mhz for city/county emergency services. Many towers have expensive ($100k) point to point links to feed the system, and then a full rack of equipment inside. The idea is that every emergency service

Re: [WISPA] Re: Six public-safety groups support reallocating 700 MHz spectrum, but have yet to endorse Cyren plan

2006-05-14 Thread Travis Johnson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Aeronet Wireless Broadband Corp. tel 787.273.4143 fax 787.273.4145 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 11:53 AM To: WISPA General List; isp-wireless@isp-wireless.com Subject: [WISPA

Re: [WISPA] gas prices

2006-05-11 Thread Travis Johnson
Tom, We recently just upgraded our entire fleet... purchased brand new Chevy 4x4 trucks with automatic, air, cruise. We then installed 3 tool boxes in each truck bed and a single ladder rack. The trucks get 15mpg and are great in the snow. We also now have a fixed expense on the trucks,

Re: [WISPA] I need a cheap watchdog/reboot thingy

2006-05-09 Thread Travis Johnson
HI, We have used many of these, but they aren't sub-$100... http://www.digital-loggers.com/EPC.html Travis Microserv J. Vogel wrote: I seem to recall that someone posted a link to a sub-$100 ping watchdog/reboot unit on one of these lists recently, but I cannot locate the message I am

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