Re: [WISPA] Some days I don't seem to know anything.

2008-03-12 Thread chris cooper
John- It sounds like you might have noise impacting the local AP on channels 1-6. Is the power and receive sensitivity the same on your laptop vs. the customer PC? That might be the reason you are seeing the difference in performance between the two. Did you run netstumbler or otherwise look at

[WISPA] satellite mounts

2008-03-07 Thread chris cooper
Can anybody point me to a good source for cheap satellite masts/j mounts? Thanks Chris Cooper Intelliwave WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org

[WISPA] MTI 900 180 deg

2008-02-20 Thread chris cooper
Has anybody had any luck using the 900 mhz 180 deg. Antennas from MTI? Thanks Chris WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/

[WISPA] 900 Mhz recommendation

2008-02-06 Thread chris cooper
Im looking at 3 different 900 Mhz PTMTP systems - Trango, WR and Tranzeo. Im familiar with WR performance etc. Can anybody speak to Trango and Tranzeo? The Tranzeo cpe price point is pretty compelling. Ive heard that the new generation Tranzeo works much better than the original gear. Hit me off

[WISPA] KGI

2008-01-22 Thread chris cooper
Anybody leasing from KGI? What should I expect - good, bad, give up my right arm etc? Thanks chris WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/

[WISPA] CSR live chat?

2008-01-15 Thread chris cooper
Hi- Is anybody using live chat as part of their customer support offering? If so, has it worked well? What app has worked well? Thanks Chris WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ --

[WISPA] signal tests

2007-12-19 Thread chris cooper
ution than having a full time signal test tech? Thanks Chris Cooper Intelliwave WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wisp

[WISPA] Moto Spectra lite

2007-12-07 Thread chris cooper
dering the spectra lite and spectra series. Thanks Chris Cooper Intelliwave WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISP

[WISPA] bluemont?

2007-10-03 Thread chris cooper
Im considering attending one of Bluemont's MT training seminars. Do they run a quality program? Thanks Chris ** Join us at the WISPA Reception at 6:30 PM on October the 16th 2007 at ISPCON ** ** ISPCON Fall 2007

[WISPA] Moto Wireline distributors

2007-09-20 Thread chris cooper
Hi- Anybody have a contact number for Motorola Service Providers/wireline products or a VAR of their wireline products? Thanks Chris ** Join us at the WISPA Reception at 6:30 PM on October the 16th 2007 at ISPCON

RE: [WISPA] 900mhz antennas

2007-09-19 Thread chris cooper
We've had very good luck with the Antels. For HPOL we like the MTI Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Travis Johnson Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 10:52 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] 900mhz antennas

RE: [WISPA] Locustworld meshes?

2007-09-15 Thread chris cooper
Id be interested to see how they worked with high gain directional antennas. With the proper antennas you could pick up some penetration, help pick through noise and change polarities. Anybody used the Meraki boxes this way? Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMA

RE: [WISPA] Towers on grain legs

2007-09-14 Thread chris cooper
Grain dust -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Hammett Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 12:09 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Towers on grain legs I guess I don't really understand the explosion risk. The only thing I've

RE: [WISPA] OT: Cell Phone Repeaters.

2007-09-06 Thread chris cooper
http://www.wi-ex.com/ A kid that works for me used one of these and a 13db yagi. Works great. c ** Join us at the WISPA Reception at 6:30 PM on October the 16th 2007 at ISPCON ** ** ISPCON Fall 2007 - October 1

[WISPA] Canopy AP

2007-08-30 Thread chris cooper
Im looking for a couple of new, in the box, Canopy Advantage 5.2 Aps. I you have some to sell, hit me off list. Thanks Chris ** Join us at the WISPA Reception at 6:30 PM on October the 16th 2007 at ISPCON ** **

[WISPA] WR 900 question

2007-08-25 Thread chris cooper
We have a WR 900 MHz cell that saw a sudden 10 db jump in noise. Running spec ans from other towers doesn't show this rise in noise in the same band. Doing sweeps from the tower using another device, albeit 600' lower than the affected ap, we still don't see the noise floor rise, even when we ru

RE: [WISPA] DC power suggestions

2007-08-15 Thread chris cooper
When they run -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carl A jeptha Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2007 11:48 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] DC power suggestions Tranzeo's can run at 24volts You have a Good Day now, Carl A Jept

RE: [WISPA] Direc TV and Dish

2007-08-14 Thread chris cooper
So what's the difference between direct and dish? Can you share what the fee structures are? c -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ross Cornett Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 10:01 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Direc TV and D

RE: [WISPA] don't forget, the 477 is due again!

2007-08-13 Thread chris cooper
Slightly related to this thread- Has anyone else that files a 499-a gotten an NANP invoice? Not quite sure what to do with it. Do you know what the invoice is for? Thanks Chris WISPA Wants You! Join today! http:/

RE: [WISPA] Direc TV and Dish

2007-08-10 Thread chris cooper
Can you actually make any money when you take into account all the costs of doing the install vs. what they pay for the install? It seems like they pay a pretty slim fee. A couple service calls can eat up your profit pretty quickly. I could see it making sense if your labor is not fully employed,

[WISPA] canopy backhaul

2007-08-02 Thread chris cooper
Anyone have opinions good or bad regarding canopy backhauls? Reliability and uptime? Thanks Chris WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ --

RE: [WISPA] Ohio State-wide broadband network

2007-08-02 Thread chris cooper
Last mile connectivity?... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Justin S. Wilson Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 8:55 AM To: wireless@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA] Ohio State-wide broadband network http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/08/01/2

[WISPA] backhaul recommendation

2007-08-01 Thread chris cooper
I need a couple sets of backhauls for a public safety application. Link distance under 3 miles, clear los. Need @ 20 meg throughput. Security is a high priority and they have to be rock solid. Has to be a stickered system. Any recommendations? Thanks Chris --

RE: [WISPA] RB 133c

2007-07-20 Thread chris cooper
Tranzeo isn't cheap when you consider the failure rate. Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ralph Sent: Friday, July 20, 2007 1:09 PM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: RE: [WISPA] RB 133c Why not use a couple or Tranzeos or Deliberants

[WISPA] 4.9 use

2007-07-10 Thread chris cooper
Can somebody refresh my memory It is illegal to use 4.9 Ghz for any commercial traffic, even in instance of public/private partnership and joint use of network - Yes? Thanks Chris Would you like to see your ad

RE: [WISPA] Call to Vendors.....

2007-06-21 Thread chris cooper
Im interested in vendor response on this as well chris cooper intelliwave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Blair Davis Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:04 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Call to Vendors. This is an invitation

[WISPA] Deliberant vs. Tranzeo

2007-06-21 Thread chris cooper
Hi- Does anyone care to share experiences good/bad with deliberant gear? Reliability, performance, failure rates, support, features etc? Im comparing them w/Tranzeo and would like to be able to compare apples w/ apples. Thanks, Chris Cooper Intelliwave -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless

RE: [WISPA] Tranzeo not functioning properly

2007-06-06 Thread chris cooper
We ordered a batch of 5plus units last winter. They didn't perform to calculated levels, so we put em on the bench and tested them with a meter. All tested below manufacturer's spec. We haven't seen the same reliability with the regular 5a units that you describe below. For what it's worth... Chris

RE: [WISPA] Copper landlines gone by 2013

2007-06-01 Thread chris cooper
I was at a meeting yesterday that had several large carriers present. One of the carriers made the comment that they are migrating away from copper for new deployments. He said that FTTH is now cheaper than copper due to increased material costs. c -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECT

RE: [WISPA] Was lemmings... now What is WISPA?

2007-05-02 Thread chris cooper
Its like my old hippie friend told me "the only difference between hippie and yuppie is 50 grand a year" That was in 91. Adjust accordingly for inflation. c -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lonnie Nunweiler Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 4:

RE: [WISPA] FCC Admits Mistakes In Measuring Broadband Competition

2007-04-23 Thread Chris Cooper
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rick Harnish Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 11:39 AM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: RE: [WISPA] FCC Admits Mistakes In Measuring Broadband Competition Mark, This was one of the best emails you have ever w

[WISPA] Hosted PBX

2007-04-19 Thread chris cooper
Anyone out there using hosted PBX for their call centers? Will it allow you to see # calls in que, duration etc? Thanks Chris Cooper Intelliwave -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http

[WISPA] Trango 900

2007-04-13 Thread chris cooper
What is the non-vendor speak, actual production max throughput on a Trango 900 Mhz AP? Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

[WISPA] Senao Ap

2007-04-10 Thread chris cooper
We have deployed a couple dozen Senao aps, both the 2611 and 3220. All are less than a yr. old. Approximately half have died and exhibited the same symptoms: Lan connectivity good, broadcast good, users can connect but not get out onto the network. Has anyone else seen this? Thanks Chris

RE: [WISPA] Orlando

2007-04-04 Thread chris cooper
Sounds like running a restaurant is akin to running a wisp c Remember this about reviews: People are more likely to complain than compliment. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.

[WISPA] tranzeo 900

2007-04-04 Thread chris cooper
Can anyone share experience with the Tranzeo 900 mhz product good or bad? One vendor has indicated it's a less than stellar product. Im wondering what actual field experience has been. Thanks Chris Cooper Intelliwave -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe:

RE: [WISPA] Uh-Oh more 900MHz interference on it's way.....

2007-04-03 Thread chris cooper
Self Charging 900 Mhz basestation? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of George Rogato Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2007 11:03 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] Uh-Oh more 900MHz interference on it's way. Now this is from a company that

[WISPA] wispa list private?

2007-04-02 Thread chris cooper
Please don't take the general wispa list private. I think that taking such an action would be detrimental to all subscribers, both members and non-members and would be out of synch with the statement below. For the record- Im a member. Chris Cooper Intelliwave This list is dedicat

[WISPA] certification labs

2007-03-02 Thread chris cooper
Does anyone have a short list of companies that will certify systems? Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

[WISPA] muni wi fi pricing

2007-02-26 Thread chris cooper
I read the article describing pricing and take rates for two separate muni networks: St. Cloud - free access, 80% take Tempe - $19.95/mos first 3 mos, $29.95/mos after that, 15% take Im wondering - is this a perception of value? Does free=low value/low network quality in the mind of the subscri

RE: [WISPA] Trango 5850 FOX to 5830 AP at close range

2007-02-15 Thread chris cooper
We had a similar thing happen to us- our SNR was great, but every so often it would just crash. It was on a flat roof, sled mount that held the radio @ 24" off the roof. After trying everything, we raised the mount up to @ 4ft and it solved the problem. chris On 2/14/07, Don Annas <[EMAIL PROTECT

RE: [WISPA] Form 445

2007-02-12 Thread chris cooper
Ok I paid up Please include us in CALEA filing Intelliwave, LLC Thanks Chris Cooper Intelliwave, LLC 740.592.0322 -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

[WISPA] WR mobile units

2007-02-09 Thread chris cooper
Has anyone installed the Waverider mobile units in vehicles? How long did it take, any pitfalls to watch out for? Thanks Chris Cooper -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org

RE: [WISPA] Re: Dealing with bad players (was SPAM ?...)

2007-02-08 Thread chris cooper
Add a step before this- just contact the offender first, air your concern, try to work it out locally. Less trouble/intervention/attention for all parties involved. I still believe most people are decent. No need to call the dogs unless you are forced to. Chris -Original Message- From: [E

RE: [WISPA] Tranzeo 2.4

2007-01-29 Thread chris cooper
.3/5.8 range :-) Thanks Chris Cooper Intelliwave -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

RE: [WISPA] Climbing Harness

2007-01-22 Thread chris cooper
on, bunched up, dry rot, molded,,etc? Life is short! They have the printing presses printing more money everyday, but we only have one life to live. Mac Dearman -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of chris cooper Sent: Monday, January 22,

RE: [WISPA] Climbing Harness

2007-01-22 Thread chris cooper
Tessco has them. Although- I went to my local outdoor store/pawn shop last week. They had a whole rack full of climbing harnesses that had been pawned. Not quite sure how to read that one. chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Forbes

RE: [WISPA] i-phone

2007-01-11 Thread chris cooper
And I run my own wisp! > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > www.odessaoffice.com/wireless > www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam > > > > - Original Message - From: "chris cooper" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'WISPA General List'" > Sent: Wednesday

[WISPA] i-phone

2007-01-10 Thread chris cooper
How do you feel the rise of the i-phone (either cisco or apple) will affect your business? Will this be positive because it drives more customers onto your wi-fi networks with their dual mode phone? Or, will it be negative as more devices become standardized on cellular carrier's networks? Will t

[WISPA] crown castle

2007-01-10 Thread chris cooper
Can anyone tell me what Crown Castle typically charges for a wisp type setup- 2 BH radios and a sector antenna? They are quoting me $1750 for the structural analysis. Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wirel

[WISPA] MTU pricing

2007-01-09 Thread chris cooper
Anyone care to share their thoughts on this? For those of you in the MTU market- how do you handle pricing? By the unit? By the head? Does it make more sense to try to get the whole apt. at one time just like the gas company and have all the roommates pitch in on the bill, or does it make more sen

[WISPA] sr5/wrap

2007-01-08 Thread chris cooper
Hi- We have some wrap/sr5/mikrotik combinations to deploy. We have bench tested them and can only get them up to @ 300 mw. We can get 398 with wrap/mikrotik using the sr2s. Both are using the 18v poe. Any ideas? Thanks Chris Intelliwave -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Sub

RE: [WISPA] capstan

2007-01-02 Thread chris cooper
Jeff- Is the MY-TE as cumbersome when it is on a reese hitch as compared to the AB Chance? Price points look about the same. Can you hit me off list with pricing and details on your used one? Thanks Chris Cooper Intelliwave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [WISPA] 5.3/5.8 GHz Antenna Suggestion

2006-12-31 Thread chris cooper
Can you share the method you use to link them up so quickly over such a distance? Thanks Chris I have aligned 5.8ghz links up to 73 miles (and even a test link at 137 miles) within 5 minutes start to finish. Is it possible you have another problem? -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless

[WISPA] capstan

2006-12-29 Thread chris cooper
Im looking for a reese hitch mount 12v capstan. Anybody have any pointers to a good one? Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

RE: [WISPA] Training Contractors

2006-12-29 Thread chris cooper
Find some satellite TV contractors that want to know more. Ive found them to be pretty skilled and slick at doing quality installs. chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom DeReggi Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 2:59 PM To: WISPA General

RE: [WISPA] StarOS or Microtik with TRCPQ clients...

2006-12-29 Thread chris cooper
Hire Jack Unger. He was patient enough to beat all the rules into my head eventually. C If you hire a consultant that doesn't at least explain all of this to you, go hire a new consultant. The one you have either doesn't know the rules or he's only in it to take your money. And if he'll take

RE: [WISPA] FCC meeting with wisps

2006-12-21 Thread chris cooper
Im interested. When are you planning to go? Chris Cooper Intelliwave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2006 12:21 PM To: wireless@wispa.org Cc: Principal WISPA Member List

[WISPA] latency

2006-12-17 Thread chris cooper
Hi- Is there a methodology for predicting latency in a link that is X miles long with y noise floor etc? Thanks chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

RE: [WISPA] Grrrr... pigtails

2006-12-16 Thread chris cooper
This happened to us numerous times. We now tape over the connections- tape the connectors directly to the boards. Not a pretty solution but it works. chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom DeReggi Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 2:43

[WISPA] remote power

2006-12-12 Thread chris cooper
Can anyone share what they use for remote power management/reboot devices? Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

RE: [WISPA] long BH links

2006-12-09 Thread chris cooper
g Motorola BH10 units 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 Chris Cooper Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 11:28 AM To: WISPA General Li

[WISPA] long BH links

2006-12-09 Thread Chris Cooper
We have a client that has needs for some BH links that stretch @ 23 miles. Links need to be reliable, but cost, as always, is an issue. The Orthogons are nice, but the price point can be pretty steep. The link budget works with tranzeos but I am a little concerned about reliability. How about th

[WISPA] Waverider

2006-12-07 Thread chris cooper
So does anyone have the latest scoop on WaveRider? Stability, product pipeline etc. It seems like most of the old names/faces are gone. Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org

[WISPA] mobile radios

2006-12-05 Thread chris cooper
Does anyone have any knowledge of ruggedized mobile units for first responders? Ive looked at WR. Any others? Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wirele

[WISPA] fiber

2006-12-04 Thread chris cooper
Can anyone give me any pointers to fiber for vertical lashing? I need @ 500', lighter the better, good durability. Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wir

[WISPA] public saftey net.

2006-12-04 Thread chris cooper
If a first responder organization succeeds in getting homeland security funding, are they required to build an entirely 4.9 network? The folks I have talked with have this vision of having interconnected 4.9 networks that all first responders can connect to and that these networks will at some poi

RE: [WISPA] 900 Mhz Mikrotik SR9 Clients

2006-12-03 Thread Chris Cooper
Not sure I follow you Dennis- are you purchasing these new for this price or is this what you are valuing them at takeover? Chris -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dennis Burgess - 2K Wireless Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 1:25 PM To: 'WISP

[WISPA] bare conduits

2006-12-01 Thread chris cooper
Im looking at a project that requires connectivity between multiple buildings on the same campus. There are 4" conduits connecting each facility. The conduits are bare, Id like to run fiber in them, and there are no pull cords in them. Some are several hundred yards long. Ive heard that you can

[WISPA] ethernet

2006-11-29 Thread Chris Cooper
Im looking for a source of high quality exterior cat5 for tower installations. has to be uv rated, sheilded w/ ground. Any pointers are appreciated. thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http

[WISPA] Ohio Poll

2006-11-10 Thread chris cooper
Quick Poll- How many Ohio Wisps would be interested in meeting with the incoming Governor to discuss his policy goals for the Ohio NextGen Network Authority? Hit me offlist if you are interested. Thanks c -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wi

RE: [WISPA] on call staff

2006-11-10 Thread chris cooper
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >Behalf Of David E. Smith >Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 10:16 AM >To: WISPA General List >Subject: Re: [WISPA] on call staff > >chris cooper wrote: > > >>How do the rest of you compensate tech staff for on call duties? We >>have

RE: [WISPA] America's InternetDisconnect

2006-11-09 Thread chris cooper
I would be real happy if they would just overhaul the Erate program- just enforce the policy they already have in place. I cant think of a single program that has greater ability to foster rural broadband investment than this. c There's nothing here about entreprenurial types being the stars of

RE: [WISPA] So, ya'll wondered who'd be the first to comment

2006-11-08 Thread chris cooper
...And here I thought the big red bullseye was painted on the middle east. So far we have dumped $341 billion down that shaft -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Koskenmaki Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 12:09 PM To: WISPA General List

RE: [WISPA] 900MHz Omni and gain

2006-11-07 Thread Chris Cooper
We have a legacy 900 omni at 750' AGL. It really reaches out and touches remote customers, but it is visible to every other cell in the region and affects channel planning. Stick to sectors, they might be more expensive up front but long term you will have more options. c -Original Message--

[WISPA] on call staff

2006-11-07 Thread chris cooper
How do the rest of you compensate tech staff for on call duties?  We have an on call tech that monitors network remotely throughout weekend and is responsible for rolling to tower/major customer in case of outage.   Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscrib

[WISPA] extended poe

2006-10-29 Thread chris cooper
Can a set of Ethernet range extenders be used to power a poe radio at say 500’ out?   chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

[WISPA] FCC definitions

2006-10-26 Thread chris cooper
Does a WISP fall under the designation of a telecommunications carrier even though it isn’t required to file form 499-a?   Under definition found at USC title 47,153.40 , it appears that an ISP and in particular a WISP offers telecommunications services and is deemed a “telecommunications

[WISPA] FCC erate contact

2006-10-25 Thread chris cooper
Hi-   Does anyone have a good contact at the FCC erate division?   Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

[WISPA] Erate

2006-10-24 Thread chris cooper
Has anyone had experience bundling IP and landline transport on Erate bids?  The rules seem to indicate that only Telecom providers as defined in the rules  may supply transport.  However, the WAN fact sheet provides that “wide area network service can be eligible for discount as Internet a

[WISPA] ohio clec

2006-10-23 Thread chris cooper
Has anyone here gone through the process of gaining clec status in ohio?  If so, could you hit me offlist?  I have a couple questions for you.   Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archiv

[WISPA] RB 112

2006-10-23 Thread chris cooper
Does anyone have pointers to an exterior enclosure for a RB 112?  We use the mini-box enclosures for wrap boards.  Im looking for something similar for a Rb   Thanks CHris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wi

[WISPA] Hotspot revenue

2006-10-17 Thread chris cooper
How many of you have done an advertising based revenue model for hotspots or mesh?  Im interested in discussing how folks have monetized the captive eyeballs of both their customer base and/or the transient users that traverse the hotspot network.   Thanks Chris Cooper Intelliwave

RE: [WISPA] Re: Outsourced installations (KyWiFi LLC)

2006-10-10 Thread chris cooper
t Pricing - Locally Owned & Operated - We Also Service Most Rural Areas === - Original Message ----- From: "Chris Cooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "WISPA General List" Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 7:17 AM Subject: RE: [WISPA] Re: Outsourced

RE: [WISPA] Re: Outsourced installations (KyWiFi LLC)

2006-10-09 Thread Chris Cooper
You are still going to need to do site surveys w/ 700. If you are in rolling terrain, the 700 is going to have the same problem with dirt as 900 c -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of KyWiFi LLC Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 2:07 AM To: WISPA Gen

[WISPA] lightning

2006-10-06 Thread chris cooper
We had the lightning storm of the century here 2 days ago.  It was an awesome spectacle to witness.  It was a much more distressing spectacle to watch our network map begin to blink red all over the place.  Which leads me to a couple of questions:   How do you handle customer installation

[WISPA] wave wireless

2006-10-04 Thread chris cooper
I just happened to read the announcement on the wave wireless site regarding Charles Brown’s resignation and the company’s “considering the sale of certain product lines and business units”  This along with the recent merger leaves me feeling a little uneasy about WW.  Does anyone have an

[WISPA] FW: NY Times broadband article

2006-10-02 Thread chris cooper
Don't know if anyone posted this or not. Interesting trend - ilecs selling off landline services in rural areas to smaller, less capitalized companies. http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/28/technology/28vermont.html?ex=115967520 0&en -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG

RE: [WISPA] 900 MHz Omni-Directional Antennas PRICE!?

2006-09-27 Thread Chris Cooper
You might want to check out til-tek and antel.  They are not cheap, but they are highh quality. c   -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Joshua M. AndrewsSent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 9:37 PMTo: wireless@wispa.orgSubject: [WISP

RE: [WISPA] Current Bandwidth Prices?

2006-09-26 Thread Chris Cooper
We pay $64/mb for 50 mb over fiber after the initial 10 meg commitment. 24 mos commit on package   c   -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:58 PMTo: WISPA General ListSubje

[WISPA] asset mgmt

2006-09-26 Thread chris cooper
Im sure some of you have many devices to manage/track.  What packages are people using for asset management?   Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/piperma

[WISPA] Outsourced installations

2006-09-21 Thread chris cooper
Im sure this has been covered before…..   Have any of you outsourced installations?  If so, has it been a positive experience, how much do you pay a contractor?   Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listi

[WISPA] tower power

2006-09-18 Thread chris cooper
We have an enclosure @ 400’ that is powered from the same circuit as tower lighting.  Its been acting a little strange lately, so we went up with a voltmeter to check the power.  The meter showed fluctuations from 140-170v AC at the outlet.  We tested at the back of the ups and have a stead

[WISPA] 900 mhz power meter

2006-09-15 Thread chris cooper
Is there a 900 mhz test meter that will measure power readings at cable end?  Im thinking of a device that could be inserted inline between cable and antenna. Ideas?   Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/li

RE: [WISPA] MiniPCI wireless card recommendation...

2006-09-15 Thread chris cooper
Can anyone else confirm/deny this? Thanks Chris I thought the issue was that the cards are mis marked. Marked back wards. The outside corner is actually antenna port "A" . Card says B George Anthony Will wrote: > It looks like he is talking about the antenna ports on the mPCI card. > There ar

[WISPA] mikrotik help

2006-09-08 Thread chris cooper
Is someone willing to answer a quick mikrotik question for me?  It involves the license key.  Hit me offlist if you can help   Thanks   Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://list

[WISPA] flooded lmr 600

2006-09-05 Thread chris cooper
Hi-   I have some runs of LMR 600 that are contained in carlon conduits.  We had been noticing continued performance decline in the remote APs connected to the APs.  I popped open the boxes at the end of each conduit and water came pouring out.  The contractor probably didn’t glue a conne

[WISPA] WDS

2006-08-31 Thread chris cooper
Has anyone had any luck with off the shelf WDS cpe units working in combination with SR2 radios?   Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

[WISPA] Cable right of entry

2006-08-31 Thread chris cooper
I have a marketing exclusive with an MTU for broadband.  The cable sales folks keep showing up soliciting new business for their phone/broadband/video offering.  Property mgmt. has been telling the cable reps that they do not have rights to solicit, only install on his premises.  Their isn’

[WISPA] WLM54G

2006-08-22 Thread chris cooper
Does anybody have any experience good/bad with the WLM54G cards?   Thanks Chris -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/

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