[WISPA] antenna question

2006-07-20 Thread ccooper
I have a Waverider ccu that stopped accepting associations from cpe. Swapped ccu, bypassed filter, replaced cabling, everyting but the antenna. All the spec ans stay flat. My guys on the tower are pointing to the antenna, 2 yr. old til-tek sector as the failure point. Ive never had an antenna

Re: [WISPA] antenna question

2006-07-20 Thread Mike Brownson
Having been in the wireless business for 30 years I've seen a bunch. And antennas can fail. There are a multitude of components that can break. In order of failure points we generally look to cable and connectors first, then active components like the radio and antennas last. In the radio

RE: [WISPA] antenna question

2006-07-20 Thread Dustin Jurman
I've seen two dish elements go bad in the last couple of years. Dustin Jurman Rapid Systems -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Brownson Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 9:56 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] antenna question

[WISPA] SercoNet

2006-07-20 Thread Peter R.
Mixed Signals Wireless networks get a boost from phone lines. Entrepreneur magazine - June 2006 For example, SercoNet is developing a technology that sends Wi-Fi signals over your existing phone lines without affecting their use for voice or DSL internet access.

[WISPA] Field Techs Non-Standard Installations

2006-07-20 Thread KyWiFi LLC
We are starting to see more and more subscribers need custom installations such as a vent pipe mount, aerial drop, trenching, etc. How is everyone paying their sub-contractors when it comes to non-standard installations? For instance, say you pay $75 to a sub-contractor for a standard installation

Re: [WISPA] Field Techs Non-Standard Installations

2006-07-20 Thread Matt Larsen - Lists
Hi Shannon, We charge $35 an hour to the customer for any extra work over the two hour time frame that it generally takes to get the installation done. My subcontractors are locked in at that rate for extra work, so it seems to work pretty well. Matt Larsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] KyWiFi LLC

RE: [WISPA] Field Techs Non-Standard Installations

2006-07-20 Thread Patrick Leary
That seem like a low hourly rate Matt. What do local plumbers or electricians charge per hour? You guys time is worth at least the prevailing market rate for other trades. Patrick -Original Message- From: Matt Larsen - Lists [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 11:29

RE: [WISPA] Field Techs Non-Standard Installations

2006-07-20 Thread CHUCK PROFITO
We're $65.00 per hour, and after looking at our mechanic's bill, $89.00 per hour shop rate, and he's not a dealer. I was thinking of raising our additional labor rates. Chuck Profito 209.988.7388 CV-ACCESS, INC [EMAIL PROTECTED] Providing High Speed Broadband to Rural California -Original

Re: [WISPA] Field Techs Non-Standard Installations

2006-07-20 Thread N White
We charge $85/hour for anything after standard installation. Standard installation includes installing and configuring the CPE and any customer computers that are present at the time of installation, including a installation of a router or switch if necessary. It does not include trenches,

Re: [WISPA] Field Techs Non-Standard Installations

2006-07-20 Thread Jason Hensley
Can you define custom wire runs? What do you consider a non-custom wire run if you're not going through the attic or whatever? Do you just drill from the outside wall in or what? I'm just curious as we try to take whatever route in with the cabling that makes it look the neatest and try our

Re: [WISPA] Field Techs Non-Standard Installations

2006-07-20 Thread N White
Right. Generally we run around the outside of the house/building - try to conceal as much cable as possible. Like you said, we try to make it the cleanest and neatest. Then drill in and install a plate. Always taking customer input and preference of course. A lot similar to a Dish or DirectTV

Re: [WISPA] Field Techs Non-Standard Installations

2006-07-20 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
Can someone post me their install agreements? If your a WISPA member, post it to the members list. N White wrote: We charge $85/hour for anything after standard installation. Standard installation includes installing and configuring the CPE and any customer computers that are present at the

Re: [WISPA] Field Techs Non-Standard Installations

2006-07-20 Thread John Scrivner
Dori, Please send a copy of MVN's Wireless Subscriber Agreement to [EMAIL PROTECTED] That address is only paid WISPA Principle Members. I want to make it clear to all of you that I am sharing this only as a reference of what I am doing. I do not warranty the use of this document in any way. I