Re: [WISPA] VoIP Taxes, Fees, Insanity

2013-07-30 Thread Randy Cosby
There is another issue I've found when dealing with the taxes and fees that I think gets overlooked. If you are charging your federal portion (USF) at 64.9% safe harbor for interstate, I have been told that the intrastate portion (state, county, regional) taxes should be charged on on the

[WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Joshua Zukerman
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Joey Craig
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Ben West
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Scott Reed
Check with Nello www.nelloinc.com On 7/30/2013 1:58 PM, Joshua Zukerman 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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Joshua Zukerman
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Ben West
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Mike Hammett
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Ryan Spott
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Ben West
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Joshua Zukerman
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Clay Stewart
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Clay Stewart
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread wispa
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:

[WISPA] Gemini 400 Lite replacements

2013-07-30 Thread wispa
Just looking for some advice on replacing a dozen or so Gemini 400 Lite units to increase capacity on links. A few links need 100+ capacity now and more later, so tips and recommendations are welcome. Thanks, Daniel ___ Wireless mailing list

Re: [WISPA] Gemini 400 Lite replacements

2013-07-30 Thread Gino Villarini
Refub ptp600's Sent from my Motorola Startac... On Jul 30, 2013, at 7:50 PM, wi...@metrocom.ca wi...@metrocom.ca wrote: Just looking for some advice on replacing a dozen or so Gemini 400 Lite units to increase capacity on links. A few links need 100+ capacity now and more later, so tips

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Jeremy
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Dave Hulsebus
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Mike Lyon
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Jeremy
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:

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Jeremy
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Jeremy
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

Re: [WISPA] Need small non-penetrating roof mount for single Nanostation + 5ft mast

2013-07-30 Thread Scott Carullo
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