Re: [WISPA] National Map update - over 600, 000 square miles covered

2009-02-04 Thread Jeff Broadwick
No one in South Carolina? Who knew?!?! :-) Jeff -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Brian Webster Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 12:15 AM To: WISPA List; memb...@wispa.org; Motorola Canopy List Subject: [WISPA]

Re: [WISPA] National Map update - over 600, 000 square miles covered

2009-02-04 Thread John Scrivner
I know West Texas is blanketed with WISP coverage. I sure hope some of those guys step up to help. I like seeing my splat of yellow on there in Illinois! Thanks Brian. :-) Scriv On Tue, Feb 3, 2009 at 11:15 PM, Brian Webster bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com wrote: Today's updates put the National

Re: [WISPA] National Map update - over 600, 000 square miles covered

2009-02-04 Thread Joe Miller
Yes...very odd. --- On Wed, 2/4/09, Jeff Broadwick jeffl...@comcast.net wrote: From: Jeff Broadwick jeffl...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [WISPA] National Map update - over 600, 000 square miles covered To: bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com, 'WISPA General List' wireless@wispa.org Date: Wednesday,

Re: [WISPA] Lost routes...

2009-02-04 Thread Jim Patient
Your prolly loosing the default route. This was in one of the release notes a while back but if you update the OS and firmware on the 2.9 stuff your problem should go away. Jim Mark McElvy wrote: I am running 5 MT AP's, 2 are 3.x and 3 are 2.9.50, all are running OSPF and PPPoE. Clients are

Re: [WISPA] Lost routes...

2009-02-04 Thread Paolo Di Francesco
you could have two problems: 1) you are loosing the default routes 2) the PPPoE client is not working. I tested Ubiquiti NS5 PPPoE client and it looks like it does not work with mikrotik AP PPPoE. So if the Ubiquiti NS is loosing the PPPoE session, you will have the client locked, the AP will see

Re: [WISPA] BS....was Ceragon, Dragonwave and whatelse?

2009-02-04 Thread 3-dB Networks
I knew you would pipe in with your promo Charles... but the standard over the industry for at least the last two years has been to expect $3k a link... I'm not saying we charge that either... Daniel White 3-dB Networks http://www.3dbnetworks.com -Original Message- From:

Re: [WISPA] National WISP Map Graphic - Over half a million squaremiles covered!

2009-02-04 Thread Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181
The problem is that most of that empty space isn't really empty How to get the people there onto this list And I REALLY want to know how many homes are passed by those circles! Marlon (509) 982-2181 (408) 907-6910 (Vonage)Consulting services 42846865 (icq)

[WISPA] Calling Wisconsin WISPs

2009-02-04 Thread Rick Harnish
I am trying to locate any WISP in the 7th District in Wisconsin. We need someone from that district to contact Congressman Obey as soon as possible. I have a letter to send you if you respond. He will only accept letters from his constituents. Thanks Rick Harnish

Re: [WISPA] Service vehicle

2009-02-04 Thread Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181
I just picked up an '04 GMC Envoy XL. It's the one with the 3rd seat. I'm only getting 16 to 17 mpg with it but it's cheap to insure and is totally loaded. It was just over $13k for a 50,000 mile rig with no real flaws. I did end up having to replace the radiator already, but that didn't

Re: [WISPA] Lost routes...

2009-02-04 Thread Mark McElvy
Only losing the route to the client that is created by OSPF/PPPoE. I am running the latest Firmware and have tried 2.9.51 but went back to 50 as that is what is sy=table on the others. Mark McElvy AccuBak Data Systems, Inc. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org

Re: [WISPA] Lost routes...

2009-02-04 Thread Mark McElvy
First there are only 6 clients on this AP. All are Tranzeo except one, it has been rock solid. Most of the time it is one particular client that I see this with but it happens with others as well. I replaced the radio on the one client to see if it help but it did not. I believe it to be issue

[WISPA] Broadband Stimulus Lobbying Fundraising Update

2009-02-04 Thread Rick Harnish
We are over halfway to our goal! Donations can be made by sending a check to: WISPA P O Box 1582 Mount Vernon, IL 62864 Or via Paypal to bill...@wispa.org. Please send an email to bo...@wispa.org to let us know what your pledge will be. Please note that we are willing to make

Re: [WISPA] Service vehicle

2009-02-04 Thread Josh Luthman
If we could get a van like that financed I would be in heaven - my main benefit is just as you said, everything stays warm. Steel and cold just do not mix. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 Those who don't understand UNIX are

[WISPA] National Map - NEED HELP

2009-02-04 Thread Brian Webster
The map is progressing and the data is coming in faster than ever. I'm keeping up but having an issue with trying to compute the demographics. I need to download a bunch of Census GIS data and I either get timed out or run out of hours in the day to complete the task. Can I get a volunteer to

Re: [WISPA] National WISP Map Graphic - Over half a millionsquaremiles covered!

2009-02-04 Thread chris cooper
And/or how many doorsteps actually have coverage. Chris And I REALLY want to know how many homes are passed by those circles! Marlon (509) 982-2181 (408) 907-6910 (Vonage)Consulting services 42846865 (icq)WISP Operator since 1999!

Re: [WISPA] National WISP Map Graphic - Over half amillionsquaremiles covered!

2009-02-04 Thread Brian Webster
That is coming. See my message about help needed downloading data. The daily updates are coming in so fast that it's almost full time work just keeping up with that. Thank You, Brian Webster www.wirelessmapping.com http://www.wirelessmapping.com -Original Message- From:

Re: [WISPA] National Map - NEED HELP

2009-02-04 Thread Mark McElvy
I am downloading it now... Mark McElvy AccuBak Data Systems, Inc. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Brian Webster Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 1:21 PM To: WISPA List; memb...@wispa.org; Motorola Canopy List

Re: [WISPA] Lost routes...

2009-02-04 Thread Scott Reed
Route goes away with the disconnect. OSPF sees the disconnect as interface down. The question is, why does the log show disconnect while the session remains? I am not very familiar with PPPoE, so can't answer that one. But I am pretty sure that is the root cause of the dropped route. Mark

Re: [WISPA] Lost routes...

2009-02-04 Thread Jim Patient
I had the issue myself with loosing default routes using OSPF. The issue happened between 3.x routers and 2.9 routers. When I updated all to 3.11 the problem went away just as MT told me it would. If you look through the changelog you will find a pile of OSPF fixes in 3.x. I am running 3.20

Re: [WISPA] Lost routes...

2009-02-04 Thread Mark McElvy
Any known issue taking a RB532 (not 532A) to 3.x? Mark McElvy AccuBak Data Systems, Inc. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jim Patient Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 1:55 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re:

[WISPA] Broadband Stimulus Lobbying Fundraising Update Feb. 4, 2008

2009-02-04 Thread Rick Harnish
I missed a $500 donation from Greg Coffey, my sincere apologies. We are over halfway to our goal! Donations can be made by sending a check to: WISPA P O Box 1582 Mount Vernon, IL 62864 Or via Paypal to bill...@wispa.org. Please send an email to bo...@wispa.org to let us

Re: [WISPA] Lost routes...

2009-02-04 Thread Jim Patient
I'm running 3.20 on a few older 532 boards without issues. Jim Mark McElvy wrote: Any known issue taking a RB532 (not 532A) to 3.x? Mark McElvy AccuBak Data Systems, Inc. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jim

Re: [WISPA] National Map - NEED HELP

2009-02-04 Thread Scottie Arnett
Would it be easier if we send that information to you? What information are you wanting out it? as of what year? or...if you have a program that automagically does that for you, I guess it would be much easier than entering it by hand. Scottie -- Original Message

Re: [WISPA] National Map - NEED HELP

2009-02-04 Thread Brian Webster
Everything in these directories are GIS related data mapping files. I need all of them to build up the map layers so that I can calculate the population and households based by the WISP map. Thank You, Brian Webster www.wirelessmapping.com http://www.wirelessmapping.com -Original

Re: [WISPA] National Map - NEED HELP

2009-02-04 Thread Scottie Arnett
Ah Ok. I looked up ours using www.zipskinny.com . Not sure what census they are pulled from, maybe 2000. On one of our zipcodes I get General Information: Latitude: 36.543183 Longitude: -85.811146 Population: 4792 Density:41.64 (people per square land mile) Housing Units:

Re: [WISPA] National Map - NEED HELP

2009-02-04 Thread Brian Webster
This map will eventually have the tabulations done by census tract (the format the new form 477 uses) which does not resolve down to zip codes. They are polygons create by the census and have specific data related to them. Unfortunately the polygons don't have the data with them, you have to

Re: [WISPA] Lost routes...

2009-02-04 Thread Mark McElvy
Can I go straight from 2.9.50 to 3.20? Mark McElvy AccuBak Data Systems, Inc. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jim Patient Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 2:11 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Lost

[WISPA] Hose Clamps

2009-02-04 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
Looking for a good source, good deal for a qty of hose clamps. I would like to find em at $0.50 each if I could. Probably 2 inch or so. I just need a good size for nano stations. Brian WISPA Wants You! Join

Re: [WISPA] Hose Clamps

2009-02-04 Thread Randy Cosby
What - you're too good for zip ties? :) These are handy, haven't tried them on the nanos though: http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/american/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_126products_id=649 Brian Rohrbacher wrote: Looking for a good source, good deal for a qty of hose clamps. I would

[WISPA] Rapidwave Donation

2009-02-04 Thread Rick Harnish
Sterling Jacobson of RapidWave just sent in a donation for the Broadband Stimulus Lobbying Effort for $1000. This brings our total to $18,000. We are nearing 2/3rds of our goal of $30,000. We are allowing pledge payments over a period of months, to suit operator's cash flow. Just let us know

Re: [WISPA] Lost routes...

2009-02-04 Thread Jim Patient
I did this on a 411 the other day without a problem. don't forget the firmware. I have had a couple issues with going to 3.x and the radio doesn't show up until the firmware update is done so if your doing it remotely over the wireless link, keep that in mind. Jim Mark McElvy wrote: Can I

Re: [WISPA] Hose Clamps

2009-02-04 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
The zip ties that come with them are ok in the summer, but in the winter, they break into pieces every time we try to use them. Brian Randy Cosby wrote: What - you're too good for zip ties? :) These are handy, haven't tried them on the nanos though:

Re: [WISPA] Hose Clamps

2009-02-04 Thread Josh Luthman
Zip ties are cheaper. Putting them on is easy. Taking them off you cut them and use another. I don't want to hear any hippies complaining about the environment until it pays my bills! On 2/4/09, Brian Rohrbacher br...@reliableinter.net wrote: The zip ties that come with them are ok in the

Re: [WISPA] Hose Clamps

2009-02-04 Thread Blair Davis
I use hose clamps because I've had the zip ties loosen and move in high winds. As to the hippies... :p Josh Luthman wrote: Zip ties are cheaper. Putting them on is easy. Taking them off you cut them and use another. I don't want to hear any hippies complaining about the environment

[WISPA] propane generators?

2009-02-04 Thread Randy Cosby
Anyone using small propane generators at their wireless towers? Any suggestions? I only need 2KW or so, but would like to be able to start it remotely as needed. The site is primarily solar, this would be to back us up on snow days. thanks, -- Randy Cosby Vice President InfoWest, Inc

Re: [WISPA] Hose Clamps

2009-02-04 Thread Josh Luthman
Shouldn't matter for the bullet. On 2/4/09, Blair Davis the...@wmwisp.net wrote: I use hose clamps because I've had the zip ties loosen and move in high winds. As to the hippies... :p Josh Luthman wrote: Zip ties are cheaper. Putting them on is easy. Taking them off you cut them and

Re: [WISPA] Hose Clamps

2009-02-04 Thread Scottie Arnett
I lost 3 900Mhz Moto SM's due to plastic zip ties breaking, module hanging upside down, and filling up with water. Take my word for it, use hose clamps or metal zip ties. Your back pocket will fill much heavier. Scottie -- Original Message -- From: Josh

Re: [WISPA] Hose Clamps

2009-02-04 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
I tend to agree. Even one failure (radio and service calls) pays for a lot of hose clamps. I tend to error on the side of caution when I can. Brian Scottie Arnett wrote: I lost 3 900Mhz Moto SM's due to plastic zip ties breaking, module hanging upside down, and filling up with water. Take

Re: [WISPA] National WISP Map Graphic - Over half amillionsquaremiles covered!

2009-02-04 Thread Brian Rohrbacher
Yes. I can see it now. Hi mr congressman, we're WISPA, we represent coverage for xxx,xxx,xxx of your voters..Maybe they would listen Brian Brian Webster wrote: That is coming. See my message about help needed downloading data. The daily updates are coming in so fast that it's almost

Re: [WISPA] Hose Clamps

2009-02-04 Thread Josh Luthman
Are you referring to mounting the moto radio to a pole? I would go with hose clamps as a fall back - I prefer bolts (ARC, Trango, Tranzeo). Lines and things that just need to be held so they don't flap in the wind is where I suggest zip ties. On 2/4/09, Scottie Arnett sarn...@info-ed.com wrote:

Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] National Map Update - 743, 456 square miles!!!!!

2009-02-04 Thread Rick Harnish
Great work Brian. It looks like more of my Midwest friends and neighbors have sent their data in. I would venture to say that you are not even 50% of the way there yet. We need to report! From: members-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Brian Webster Sent:

Re: [WISPA] National WISP Map Graphic - Over half amillionsquaremiles covered!

2009-02-04 Thread Jason
For what it's worth (and maybe someone's already said this, but), the US is 3,794,066 sq miles in size (wikipedia) which means the current coverage is 19.767%! That's significant. Jason Brian Rohrbacher wrote: Yes. I can see it now. "Hi mr congressman, we're WISPA, we represent

Re: [WISPA] Hose Clamps

2009-02-04 Thread Jonathan Schmidt
I have no idea of the deterioration factors in tie wraps but every one I've used outside here in Texas has popped within 2 years. Now, we are closer to the equator than Cairo and have lots of UV but some have been the supposedly-UV-immune black versions and that didn't help. Somehow they become

Re: [WISPA] Hose Clamps

2009-02-04 Thread Josh Luthman
You need to use UV rated zip ties in your case then. Still, they'll last longer - not forever. Here in Ohio we get a good month of sunshine per year so zipties work out. On 2/4/09, Jonathan Schmidt jeschm...@jeschmidt.com wrote: I have no idea of the deterioration factors in tie wraps but

Re: [WISPA] Lost routes...

2009-02-04 Thread Mike Hammett
I wasn't aware that you could run 2.9.xx on any 300, 400, 600, or 1000 series boards. I was actually quite certain you could not. - Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com -- From: Jim Patient