Re: [WISPA] FCC broadband deployment report

2012-08-24 Thread John Scrivner
I have done all that you ask here. I am on EVERY other map ever made by ALL other agencies and they act like I do not exist on this one. Total BS. Scriv On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 5:15 PM, Jack Unger wrote: > 1. WISPs need to submit their information. > > 2. WISPs need to be diligent about workin

Re: [WISPA] [AFMUG] RE: FCC broadband deployment report

2012-08-24 Thread John Scrivner
Doh! I guess this is what happened. I did all my upgrades and reported those higher speeds on the next Form 477. Scriv On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 10:22 PM, Brian Webster < bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com> wrote: > Rick, > > Andrew is no longer with the NTIA. I took some time to > r

Re: [WISPA] Oh Great take from the poor and give to the rich!

2012-08-29 Thread John Scrivner
What's that supposed to mean? Scriv On Wed, Aug 29, 2012 at 9:13 PM, Mike Hammett wrote: > I guess the reference to not being a government player back then depends > on what entity you're talking about. > > > > - > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutions > http://www.ics-il.com > > --

Re: [WISPA] Goodbye to Whitespace for WISP's uses?

2012-09-28 Thread John Scrivner
The auctioning of SOME of the TVWS was set in stone by the FCC broadband plan and I by legislative mandate. There was a push by House Republicans to sell off ALL the TVWS to the highest bidders, leaving ZERO for unlicensed use. The Democratic controlled Senate prevailed and held strong to allowing

Re: [WISPA] Goodbye to Whitespace for WISP's uses?

2012-09-29 Thread John Scrivner
that is in a position to shape the future and especially last > on the list for this > administration! We will be lucky to have a couple of frequencies with > heavy handed rules in place to use them.. > > > > > *---Original Message---* > > *From:* John

Re: [WISPA] WISPA's recent

2012-10-02 Thread John Scrivner
VERY NICE BRAVO ! If a carpenter could drive a hammer squarely against the head of a nail with the same strength and precision as the points made below to the FCC then there would be no need for pneumatic nail guns and every nail would be deeply set with one swing! You do good work, Jac

Re: [WISPA] High Capacity AP alternatives?

2013-01-26 Thread John Scrivner
Could you share details about Wavion? How many customers on an AP? Is it omni or secotor? MIMO? Do they have AP and client devices? Longest customer link? Latency results average/max/min on longest shot? Do they only use plain vanilla Wifi or some scheduled TDMA variant (like UBNT AirMAX or Proxim

Re: [WISPA] Wireless Orbit closing. Interested in new portal provider

2013-11-16 Thread John Scrivner
Perhaps you could contact them to see about acquiring their business? Do you have contact information for them? John Scrivner On Fri, Nov 15, 2013 at 3:36 PM, ralph wrote: > We've been using Wireless Orbit for our captive portal AAA and payments for > years. > Now they drop

Re: [WISPA] Figuring it out

2010-12-31 Thread John Scrivner
What do you have your Ethernet setup with? Auto Neg? Hard set to 100 meg? 10 meg? Have you ever had Ethernet issues yourself? Thanks, Scriv On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Forbes Mercy wrote: > Yes I'm on AirMax and using 5.2.1 in all my Rockets. > > On 12/31/2010 5:49 AM, Stuart Pierce wrote:

Re: [WISPA] Figuring it out

2010-12-31 Thread John Scrivner
Have you ever had Ethernet issues yourself? > Thanks, > Scriv I am sorry to reply to my own post but I just realized that Forbes was the one who started the thread and said he was having trouble. And I haven't even started drinking yet! Happy New Year! Ha! Scriv > > > On Fri, Dec 31, 2010 at 1

Re: [WISPA] Qualcomm agreed to acquire Atheros Communications for $3.1 billion in cash

2011-01-06 Thread John Scrivner
Isn't every Ubnt radio sold powered by Atheros chips? I wonder if this could mean a future issue for our supply of low cost radios? Scriv On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 7:55 AM, Brough Turner wrote: > > Qualcomm agreed to acquire Atheros Communications for $3.1 billion in cash, > seeking to fill a hole

Re: [WISPA] 11Ghz Licensing Warning Question

2011-01-17 Thread John Scrivner
For a customer CPE? John Scrivner On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 1:02 PM, michael mulcay wrote: > Fred, > > > > Useful discussion, let’s continue. > > > > I am guessing that in those cases, you didn't begin a presentation by > putting a pointed set of insults (the w

Re: [WISPA] FCC Favors Shifting Rural Subsidies To Broadband

2011-02-10 Thread John Scrivner
Street > Manchester, NH 03101 > www.spectraaccess.com > > We should comment. The comment should be that we do not support any form of broadband subsidies and that USF should be eliminated. It is a New Internet Tax. We should all call it that and g

Re: [WISPA] FCC Favors Shifting Rural Subsidies To Broadband

2011-02-14 Thread John Scrivner
I think we should consider supporting it only as our fallback position. I think our primary mission should be on bringing awareness that it makes no sense to raise government money by selling off the one asset (spectrum) required to bring affordable and plentiful broadband to the masses to the high

Re: [WISPA] FCC Favors Shifting Rural Subsidies To Broadband

2011-02-14 Thread John Scrivner
TB and the WCB. I did not know how their missions were at odds. Thank you for sharing this perspective. I would suggest everyone read Fred's article. The date may be from 2003 but the content is very much apropos to the issu

[WISPA] ASR Sign Requirements

2011-02-16 Thread John Scrivner
describes the requirements of the sign at the registered tower location. Can anyone send me the link to this information or even forward a doc with this data? Any help is greatly appreciated. John Scrivner WISPA Wants You

Re: [WISPA] ASR Sign Requirements

2011-02-17 Thread John Scrivner
John Vogel and Brian Webster, Thank you gentlemen. I really appreciate the help. Cheers, John Scrivner On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 7:15 AM, Brian Webster wrote: > At minimum it needs to have the tower ASR registration number and emergency > contact phone number. It needs to be posted where

Re: [WISPA] FW: [Wisp] ByLaws Committee Members > Demographics

2011-03-01 Thread John Scrivner
t getting intellectually kicked around for my efforts would be a nice start. John Scrivner WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -

Re: [WISPA] FW: [Wisp] ByLaws Committee Members > Demographics

2011-03-01 Thread John Scrivner
ire, I would only agree if I could commit to be a asset. I'd > never agree to be on a committee and not participate. > > - > Cliff LeBoeuf > Computer Sales & Services, Inc. > 985-879-3219 > Ww

Re: [WISPA] Slow list?

2011-03-03 Thread John Scrivner
share the same pair of clustered Barracudas and I think this is causing spool delays when the spam clogs it up. I cannot believe how expensive it is these days to do email properly. It is terrible! Thank you, John Scrivner On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 12:05 AM, Scottie Arnett wrote: > I got a total

Re: [WISPA] Calea Compliance

2011-03-06 Thread John Scrivner
The FBI told me (and I am paraphrasing) that if you work with them that they will work with you. Basically as long as you are not acting like you do not think they have a right to do the tap and are not being a pain in the behind then you will get all the support you need from them in a lawful inte

Re: [WISPA] net neutrality... Two articles...

2011-03-06 Thread John Scrivner
what WISPA does then join us. We can use your help. John Scrivner On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 10:07 PM, MDK wrote: > Rick, I didn't take any potshots at anyone. > > I linked a couple of short blurbs on the net.. > > and asked... What's WISPA's official stan

Re: [WISPA] OT (sort of) - Earthquakes and Solar Flares

2011-03-15 Thread John Scrivner
Do we know if these areas suffered any marked increase in loss of electronic systems due to the CME or other solar related events? Scriv On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 11:21 AM, St. Louis Broadband < li...@stlbroadband.com> wrote: > Ø I don't see a direct causal relationship, it would not totally surp

[WISPA] WAY off topic: Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention EVCCON

2011-03-25 Thread John Scrivner
teresting and I just wanted to share it with the rest of you. I am actually hoping to do my own conversion one day. I apologize that this is not really on topic for a wireless Internet list but I know Jack's efforts were a big part of many of your lives and so I thought it was appropriate to sha

Re: [WISPA] OT: Racing

2011-04-01 Thread John Scrivner
> > > Even Jack Rickard is showing some interest in this. Interestingly > enough, Ohio State U. has a 300MPH electric streamliner. It's > powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, through a 3 phase inverter and into > an 800HP electric motor and conventional drive train. They melt 400 > lbs of ice coolin

[WISPA] 3650 License Contact

2011-09-06 Thread John Scrivner
Can someone please forward me the name and contact information of the gal at the FCC who handles all 3650 applications? We have a couple which have not been completed and we do not know why. Thank you, John Scrivner

Re: [WISPA] Net Neutrality

2011-11-01 Thread John Scrivner
Glad to hear someone up there in DC is listening. Did you happen to mention anything about our need of access to TVWS? Scriv On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 12:56 PM, MDK wrote: > > Monday morning I got a phone call from a 202 number and answered it. The > name sounded vaguely familiar, but he finally

[WISPA] Future of Wifi Offloading WAS: Ericsson is buying BelAir, betting on Wi-Fi

2012-01-26 Thread John Scrivner
ee how clear my crystal ball is in a few years. I hope you guys will remember this then and be sure to pull it up and make fun of me for being so far offor not!:-) John Scrivner On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM, Jack Unger wrote: > In a sure sign that the cellular industry is gettin

Re: [WISPA] Future of Wifi Offloading WAS: Ericsson is buying BelAir, betting on Wi-Fi

2012-01-27 Thread John Scrivner
;ll have any towers that >> are more than 1 hop from fiber, with many directly on fiber. >> >> - >> Mike Hammett >> Intelligent Computing Solutions >> http://www.ics-il.com >> >> >> >> On 1/26/2012 10:22 PM, John Scrivner wrote: >>

Re: [WISPA] Low-cost CLEC market entry approach for "unsubsidized competitor"

2012-02-17 Thread John Scrivner
help along these lines is much appreciated. I am certainly no telco specialist so don't let me stop the ideas from coming. John Scrivner On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 3:57 PM, Fred R. Goldstein wrote: > The current FCC rules per November's CAF order allow ILECs to be > subsidized to pr

Re: [WISPA] Low-cost CLEC market entry approach for "unsubsidized competitor"

2012-02-17 Thread John Scrivner
On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 9:51 AM, Mike Hammett wrote: > They just resell a national provider. Rarely do these national providers > cover areas where broadband is not already available. > > - > Mike Hammett > Intelligent Computing Solutionshttp://www.ics-il.com > > Actually Net Sapiens and Ip

Re: [WISPA] Ping

2012-02-23 Thread John Scrivner
Pong On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 8:22 AM, Victoria Proffer wrote: > Is this making it to the list? > > ** ** > > Thanks, > > Victoria Proffer > > St. Louis Broadband, LLC > > 314-974-5600 > > ** ** > > ___ > W

Re: [WISPA] Google Map filling in nicely. + New Prospect 4 WISP in 95220

2005-08-01 Thread John Scrivner
Hey Robert. When I click on your top link for Wireless Internet coverage all I get is a sales ad for EVDO. What gives? I put my company information into the database. Search for Mt. Vernon, IL. 62864 and see if you get anything different. If this is not going to link to data for WISPs then we h

Re: [WISPA] 3650 due next week

2005-08-01 Thread John Scrivner
Brad, Why don't you contribute some constructive information WISPA could use to develop a response that gives us a reason to favor your position and helps us in our efforts to make use of this band. If contention based systems will not work then why did the FCC stipulate this in their propose

Re: [WISPA] Looking fora new system

2005-08-01 Thread John Scrivner
I use Star OS running on Routerboards with Orinoco cards. I do not see any hidden node problems. If your customers are not using their connections to be a host for peer to peer and other server based applications then hidden node is not really a problem. If you enforce your usage policies and s

Re: [WISPA] 3650 due next week

2005-08-01 Thread John Scrivner
QOS in mind, why wouldn't you want it (of course leaving price aside for the moment)? My issue below is that some in the Wifi camp don't want you to look under the Wimax hood and they seem to be spreading snakehead analogies with other half truths and that is indeed sad. Brad -O

Re: [WISPA] 5.8 GHz PtP - weaker RSLs

2005-08-02 Thread John Scrivner
We had some Trango weirdness overnight also. We had 3 different links go down at different times overnight but I do not have any specifics of why at this time. Where were you seeing this trouble? Scriv Jeff Mabry wrote: Good Morning, WISPA. We have witnessed a decrease in five (5) TrangoLin

Re: [WISPA] 5.8 GHz PtP - weaker RSLs

2005-08-02 Thread John Scrivner
v Jeff Mabry wrote: John - The links are about 60 miles due west of your location. Jeff -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Scrivner Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 10:41 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] 5.8 GHz PtP - weak

Re: [WISPA] Grounding questions/help

2005-08-02 Thread John Scrivner
Run one #6 solid copper ground wire between all ground rods and tie them all together. Make sure the electrical supply ground rod is bonded to this. I would also suggest that you run a monitor test of the voltage at the location over time. Scriv Dan Metcalf wrote: I have several towers, a

Re: [WISPA] 5.8 GHz PtP - weaker RSLs

2005-08-03 Thread John Scrivner
Is there anyone who is using anything other than Trango who sees this same issue? Scriv Mark Koskenmaki wrote: I"m on the other end of the country - Oregon... I saw no changes in my 5 ghz stuff. Solar activity would have an impact here too, right? how long does the influence last? No

Re: [WISPA] 5.8 GHz PtP - weaker RSLs

2005-08-03 Thread John Scrivner
You are seeing the same intermittent issues with Redline? Thanks, Scriv Barry at Mutual Data wrote: Hello John, Redline. Barry Wednesday, August 3, 2005, 8:49:52 AM, you wrote: JS> Is there anyone who is using anything other than Trango who sees this JS> same issue? JS> Scriv JS> Mark K

Re: [WISPA] Fw: [WISP] Fw: [isp-clec] FCC & DSL - WBIA ACTIONRecommendation

2005-08-05 Thread John Scrivner
We are already regulated to a degree. One regulation was to declare that all broadband operators must file a form 477? I think that is the number. This is just the first of a hundred other steps that all add up to what is commonly referred to as regulation. The constraints we have on the freque

[WISPA] WISPA VIP Invite for WiNOG

2005-08-11 Thread John Scrivner
WISPA invites you to attend next week’s WiNOG symposium with a complimentary VIP pass good for FREE ADMISSION to the exhibit hall and select vendor sessions or $100 off full conference registration. Register NOW and SAVE with Coupon Code WISPA05.  Regular conference registration is $395.  Use

Re: [WISPA] Google Maps Cleaned Up and BETA RELEASE READY

2005-08-15 Thread John Scrivner
Go to Illinois and click your way down to the intersection of Interstate 57 and 64 (Mount Vernon, Illinois). Or you can go to 62864 zip code. I have followed the steps and my information is not showing up. I put in the title as "MVN.net". Description was "Mall Tower". The URL for my network is

Re: [WISPA] VOIP

2005-08-16 Thread John Scrivner
Marlon started it. He brought the bottle of whiskey! This is a good point though. Those brainstorming sessions face to face are hard to beat at any price. Much is learned and shared by all in a very short time span. :-) Scriv I suspect the next show I attend - - there will be a major emph

Re: [WISPA] Comment Period Extended....

2005-08-24 Thread John Scrivner
I see no problem with us supporting them in their efforts to use the OTARD rules for them to be able to use their own wireless network in an airport. That is how I read it. If anyone else has anything let's talk about it. Scriv Marlon K. Schafer (509) 982-2181 wrote: I tossed this out as an

Re: [WISPA] Filing for FCC form 477

2005-08-24 Thread John Scrivner
You guys all agree we should be able to build and own our own networks with as little regulation as possible but you want the government to regulate the crap out of the bigger players? I do not buy that. Give us all a level playing filed with little regulation and I think we will all win. Also,

Re: [WISPA] Waverider 900 mhz throughput

2005-08-25 Thread John Scrivner
I do not think you will find any 900 Mhz 2M X 2M solutions out there that will scale well. I use Waverider and it works really well for my service. I offer two plans. 768K and 256K up and down. I can get about 70 to 100 clients per sector with Waverider running this way. I think the polling MAC

Re: [WISPA] Taking on an investor?

2005-08-25 Thread John Scrivner
Consider contracting through the local Dish/DirecTV installers. It can save you a bunch of headaches and will cost less than employees in the end. Scriv Brian Rohrbacher wrote: I just have to find someone to do installs. I have as many waiting to be hooked up as I have hooked up. It's there

Re: [WISPA] Waverider 900 mhz throughput

2005-08-25 Thread John Scrivner
wrote: Canopy 900 has close to 4 Mb of aggregate *REAL* thoughput now in 2x mode -Charles --- WISPNOG Park City, UT http://www.wispnog.com August 15-17, 2005 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joh

Re: [WISPA] Here's a question for the group.....

2005-08-25 Thread John Scrivner
Stand your ground or offer a slightly higher speed for the same money you have now with a longer term signed contract. Otherwise stand your ground. Let them know you are better than cable. I am. I bet you are too. That is how I do it. I have plenty of people who pay me when cable is less in my

Re: [WISPA] Waverider 900 mhz throughput

2005-08-25 Thread John Scrivner
Please keep private "show only" emails off list unless you have data to share with the group. Scriv Charles Wu wrote: Hi Dylan, We are working on gathering all the presentations Trust me, with our testing, there is A LOT of "behind the scenes" wrangling (including bitching/threats from "l

Re: [WISPA] Taking on an investor?

2005-08-25 Thread John Scrivner
Wise words for sure. There is more than any one can do by oneself out there. The opportunities can run you broke if you chase them all. Scriv Charles Wu wrote: Just a general word of advice...the biggest pitfall/doom of most startups is not opportunity, but rather TOO MUCH opportunity... Wat

Re: [WISPA] CONXX

2005-08-27 Thread John Scrivner
Any chance you could just give us the finer points? It is asking for registration to read the article and I doubt all of us will be doing that. Thanks, Scriv Dawn wrote: All, Interesting read. http://times-news.com/articles/2005/08/27/sections/top_stories/top03.txt Having the state and loc

Re: [WISPA] In the News.

2005-08-29 Thread John Scrivner
Rick doesn't like Torinokarlproxibeamasaurus right now. I am guessing he is not alone. :-) Scriv Dan Metcalf wrote: Rick, No comment? Dan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Harnish Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 5:20 PM To

Re: [WISPA] GOOGLE Maps - Marketing PROPOSAL

2005-08-30 Thread John Scrivner
steps and instructions have changed periodically. Then you can update the page with new information as changes happen on this beta effort. All the best, John Scrivner Robert Kim Wireless Internet Advisor wrote: Mac, Let me figure out what went wrong.. i have no problem removing your listings but

Re: [WISPA] GOOGLE Maps - Marketing PROPOSAL

2005-08-30 Thread John Scrivner
I think it would be good to have a way to remove entries for WISPs if we wish. I wold encourage a username and password system for this however. Not to load you down with work. Just want this to be a success for us all. Thanks, Scriv Robert Kim Wireless Internet Advisor wrote: Mac, Let me fi

Re: [WISPA] Wireless Communication Support

2005-09-01 Thread John Scrivner
Someone needs to contact some companies with solar panels and marine batteries. This is the only way you are going to keep power to anything there for a long time I think. If there is additional vertical real estate required just let me know. I have a friend who is a board member in the NAB and

[WISPA] Helping the Hurricane Victims

2005-09-01 Thread John Scrivner
Mac is working hard for these people right now. I am going to work with several people and send money when I can. There are evacuees staying in Mac's area right now and he is helping them with phone lines, Internet, food, shelters, etc. with his own money and time. I am not sending this message to

Re: [WISPA] need WISPA to step up

2005-09-02 Thread John Scrivner
One of our WISPA members, Mac Dearman, has already setup VOIP, Internet, food and shelter for evacuees, He is doing this right now in Louisiana. I do not care who gets the glory on this. I sent Mac $250. He has put out a call for money, food, equipment and people to help him there today. I am

Re: [WISPA] need WISPA to step up - OFFLIST

2005-09-02 Thread John Scrivner
1 INDIVIDUAL ! Get real man ! JohnnyO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Scrivner Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 8:43 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] need WISPA to step up One of our WISPA members, Mac Dearman, has alrea

[WISPA] [Fwd: [Board] Katrina Disaster Relief efforts by Wireless Industry]

2005-09-02 Thread John Scrivner
As you can see below, WISPA and many others are busy trying to get efforts organized. Nobody is trying to upstage anyone or step on anyone's toes. We are all WISPs trying to help. On the legal front, our attorney has given the approval for WISPA to work as an organization on relief efforts. Th

Re: [WISPA] need WISPA to step up - OFFLIST

2005-09-02 Thread John Scrivner
Greatslamming my head in a door! Geez, Scriv Brian Rohrbacher wrote: That was not offlist. John Scrivner wrote: Could you please quote one place where I have asked for any person to NOT support any effort including Part-15? By the way, thanks for belittling the efforts of myself

[WISPA] [Fwd: Re: Disaster Relief]

2005-09-04 Thread John Scrivner
the relief effort. Kindest regards, Scriv Original Message Subject:Re: Disaster Relief Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 19:00:40 -0500 From: Bullit <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: John Scrivner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Joh

[WISPA] Hello WISPs!

2005-09-04 Thread John Scrivner
rt branching out to other efforts in Louisiana. Jim Patient is on his way to Mac's place and Butch is already there. Planning is important but helping those in need with some assistance right away is a good way to help us see the needs of the big picture. Thoughts? Thanks guys, John Scrivner

[WISPA] Mac Dearman's Camp Featured in Washington Post

2005-09-09 Thread John Scrivner
Congratulations to all you guys for your hard work and great efforts down south. You made the Washington Post! Woo-Hooo! Scriv Mike Healy wrote: Found this in the Washington Post this morning. Thought y'all would be interested in seeing it. You guys are doing great things down ther

[WISPA] [Fwd: [TVWHITESPACE] NAF press release]

2005-09-09 Thread John Scrivner
Here is the press release that the Washington Post drew their story from. It ties in some of the work I was doing in D.C. this week together with what the "Mac Daddies" of WISPA are doing in Louisiana. Thanks for making us the heroes in D.C. I was very proud to represent you guys there this wee

Re: [WISPA] Motorola Canopy 2.4

2005-09-12 Thread John Scrivner
I am sure the gear works well. I am equally sure other systems work well and Motorola has made waves with the FCC that have been anti-unlicensed and in my opinion negative to the WISP industry. This is my personal belief and does not necessarily represent the views of WISPA. I do not use a sing

Re: [WISPA] Need Inputs From Hurricane Relief WISP Teams For FCC Presentation on Thursday

2005-09-12 Thread John Scrivner
I believe http://crisis.wispa.org has almost a complete story of what has been done to date. It is a blog populated by the WISPs who are doing the work with Mac and company. This is where I get my information about what they are doing down there. If there are things missing or not updated suffi

Re: [WISPA] Need Inputs From Hurricane Relief WISP Teams ForFCCPresentation on Thursday

2005-09-13 Thread John Scrivner
I know Matt has been away from home a bunch lately but I think we should send Matt Larsen to this FCC event if he will go. We can take the $500 from Charles as part of the expense and have WISPA cover the rest. I think we need a front line guy to speak at this event. I think we should ask Micha

Re: [WISPA] Need Inputs From Hurricane Relief WISP Teams ForFCCPr esentation on Thursday

2005-09-13 Thread John Scrivner
List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Need Inputs From Hurricane Relief WISP Teams ForFCCPresentation on Thursday John Scrivner wrote: I know Matt has been away from home a bunch lately but I think we should send Matt Larsen to this FCC event if he will go. We can take the $500 from Charles as part of the

Re: [WISPA] Need Inputs From Hurricane Relief WISPTeams ForFCCPresentation on Thursday

2005-09-13 Thread John Scrivner
ipment sales (408) 907-6910 (Vonage)Consulting services 42846865 (icq)And I run my own wisp! 64.146.146.12 (net meeting) www.odessaoffice.com/wireless www.odessaoffice.com/marlon/cam - Original Message - From: "John Scrivner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [WISPA] Need Inputs From Hurricane ReliefWISP Teams ForFCCPresentation on Thursday

2005-09-13 Thread John Scrivner
n" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'WISPA General List'" Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 12:40 PM Subject: RE: [WISPA] Need Inputs From Hurricane Relief WISP Teams ForFCCPresentation on Thursday Video stream Mac from the field into the FCC meeting....Brad -Or

Re: [WISPA] Need Inputs FromHurricaneReliefWISP Teams ForFCCPresentation on Thursday

2005-09-13 Thread John Scrivner
Thank you a gazillion times over Brian! We needed to get Michael something and you took the reins. Good job on that! Can we see it? Scriv Brian Webster wrote: Just so everyone knows, I was able, with the blessing from Mac, to give Michael Anderson a good network and backhaul coverage map whic

[WISPA] Funding help - The Challenge

2005-09-14 Thread John Scrivner
I am coming down your way Mac. Expect me Thursday late or more likely Friday. I will either come with Rick Harnish or load a trailer of my own and bring it your way. Either way I am coming to help any way I can for a few days. For those of you who want to help, "cash" is the word of the day. G

[WISPA] Restoring the Gulf Coast

2005-09-20 Thread John Scrivner
I just got back last night from the gulf affected areas after helping crews establish Internet and phone service for use by evacuees and assistance staff. It looks like a thermo-nuclear device detonated on the gulf coast. Bay of St. Louis (across from Gulf port) is nothing but a landfill with b

Re: [WISPA] Rita

2005-09-22 Thread John Scrivner
There are about 100 or so unrelated group efforts (none any more powerful or better than the other) all doing fine in bringing immediate access to technology and communications without having Part-15 speak for them in the gulf area and without any firm structural centralized management so it re

Re: [WISPA] gulf coast wisps

2005-09-22 Thread John Scrivner
If we need to go as far away as Houston to get a backhaul we can get one from EV1 Servers (http://ev1.net). Koree Smith, my previous Sysadmin, is working there in Houston and he says we should be able to get as much bandwidth as we need there. It is a massive data center with multiple fiber bac

Re: [WISPA] Rita

2005-09-22 Thread John Scrivner
JohnnyO...we need to know who any providers are around you, addresses, towns served, etc. It sounds like you have a viable staging area. We need to work to make sure we are ready to help when this gets done beating you up. What are your coordinates or at least the street address. How can we con

Re: [WISPA] See ya

2005-09-22 Thread John Scrivner
No offense here. Nobody is telling you to leave I assure you. Where did that come from anyway? Scriv Mark Koskenmaki wrote: Sorry to have offended so many of you.You won't see me here anymore. North East Oregon Fastnet, LLC 509-593-4061 personal correspondence to: mark at neofast dot

Re: [WISPA] gulf coast wisps

2005-09-22 Thread John Scrivner
. Scriv JohnnyO wrote: John - Houston is estimating 50billion in damages currently - Level3 has flooded before - is that the Colo site you're talking about ? I-45 / Beltway8 ? JohnnyO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Scrivner

Re: [WISPA] gulf coast wisps (list in Southwest Louisiana)

2005-09-22 Thread John Scrivner
I tell you what JohnnyO. If I were you I would be high tailing it out of where you are right now. You are in a bad spot from what I can see. I am not trying to be a hand wringing worry wart here. I just did a Mapquest on your location and it looks to me like Rita is gonna move in and be your ne

[WISPA] Yet Naother Hurricane Blog

2005-09-22 Thread John Scrivner
I know there are several hurricane blogs out there. If any of you are interested I have started one myself at http://wisphelp.livejournal.com/. There is only one blog entry there now. I would appreciate any feedback on content accuracy. I will attempt to keep it updated with information related

[WISPA] 2.4Ghz gear needed for Rita and Katrina Efforts

2005-09-24 Thread John Scrivner
The message at the bottom of this page is from Mac Dearman in Rayville, Louisiana to our WISPA email list server. He is one of our trade association members. As you can see he is having trouble getting what he needs to continue helping folks in Louisiana.The U.S. Government should consider a po

[WISPA] FEMA Clearance Into Affected Areas

2005-09-24 Thread John Scrivner
I have had some very good discussions with those who know what it takes to get paid. It is obvious to everyone involved that this effort cannot run forever on nothing but donations. Look for future announcements on funding early next week. You guys are all the best, John Scrivner begin:vca

Re: [WISPA] rita damage

2005-09-25 Thread John Scrivner
Joe, Call me at 618-244-0899 as soon as you get this. We will get those APs down to you right away. Thanks, Scriv Joe Laura wrote: Im still trying to get some 2.4 A/P's for downtown New Orleans. I have 90% of my network back up but was trying to get 2.4 gear to create hotspots for relief

[WISPA] Texas Road Status

2005-09-26 Thread John Scrivner
I do not know if any teams are working in Texas right now but here is some road information for anyone traveling in Texas affected areas: I-10 Open both directions/slow movement Road Open per TXDOT I-45 N (Galveston to Houston) Road Open per TXDOT I-45 S Gulf Ro

Re: [WISPA] 2.4Ghz gear needed

2005-09-26 Thread John Scrivner
Tom, Can you get me any details about what station carried this report, what shelter was affected, etc.? Anything to pinpoint which entities were parties involved would be helpful. I want to learn exactly what is going on here. Thanks, Scriv Tom DeReggi wrote: It would be interesting to kno

[WISPA] Joe Laura

2005-09-26 Thread John Scrivner
I need to speak to Joe Laura. Does anyone have his phone number? I called his office number and got his voice mail. He had a request for gear and I want to know if he has filled it yet. I want to make sure I am asking for the right things for the right people. Many thanks, Scriv begin:vcard fn

[WISPA] Emergncy Relief List Server

2005-09-26 Thread John Scrivner
I just saw that the information from the Department of Homeland Security that I forwarded to the WISPA and Part-15 lists earlier today only made it through on the WISPA list server. Are you guys still getting your posts from the Part-15 list server related to Emergency Relief? I am stopping sho

[WISPA] Fuel Depots for Relief Workers

2005-09-26 Thread John Scrivner
Here is a list of locations where we should be able to get fuel. You will need a FEMA Letter of Access to get the fuel. If you are part of a team and your team leader has not given you a Letter of Access then please contact me. Please put "Access Letter" in the subject line. Would someone plea

[WISPA] Anyone Need a Generator?

2005-09-26 Thread John Scrivner
Verizon has some excess generators and are making them available to anyone involved in FEMA recognized efforts (which we are). Please note they DO NOT have an external fuel tank so this may be a problem. Feel free to have your team leader contact Verizon directly if you need a generator for a s

[WISPA] Warning for those in or near Port Iberia, La.

2005-09-26 Thread John Scrivner
I do not know if anyone happens to be in or near Port Iberia but this warning is for you if you are. Scriv "The NICC received a report of "chemical detonations" in Port Iberia, LA. We contacted the LA State EOC, LA State Police, and the Port Iberia EOC. There have been NO detonations. There is

[WISPA] Brother Scriv wants to preach

2005-09-26 Thread John Scrivner
Just to be clear in case there is any doubt. WISPA and Part-15 do not always do things the same way and we do not always see eye-to-eye but the two organizations (among several others) are 100% working to help people in need in gulf affected areas and all who are taking part in this cause, rega

[WISPA] Texas Power Restoration Time Frame Estimates

2005-09-27 Thread John Scrivner
Here is the latest estimates for power restoration for anyone who may be in the Texas affected areas: Below is some info on the status of energy restoration in Texas. Listed are the companies and estimates of when they think the counties they support will be restored. This is for INFO and PLA

Re: [WISPA] Martin's call for more radio frequency spectrum foremergency responders

2005-09-27 Thread John Scrivner
out there ready to go. We just need the permission from the FCC to jump off the starting line. I thank you K for trying to use your skills to help us all see this goal realized. John Scrivner k claffy wrote: [not reading this list regularly, but tom hit a nerve]: tom et al caida (www.caida

[WISPA] WISPA Show Interests was: WISPCon

2005-09-28 Thread John Scrivner
There is not a "show discount" relationship between WISPA and WISPCON. WISPCON is not directly tied to WISPA in any way. I believe WISPCON has a discount program through Part-15 just as WISPA has with ISPCON and WiNOG at times in the past. There have been no discussions of offering these discou

Re: [WISPA] WISPA Show Interests was: WISPCon

2005-09-28 Thread John Scrivner
I was saying those had been advertised here in the past. WISPA has no advertising program in place right now with any shows at all. Scriv George wrote: John Scrivner wrote: I believe WISPCON has a discount program through Part-15 just as WISPA has with ISPCON and WiNOG at times in the

Re: [WISPA] WISPA Show Interests was: WISPCon

2005-09-28 Thread John Scrivner
Wether or not, Part-15 funnels business to WISPCON and vice versa, or that one intity owns both, is irrelevent. Just as it is irrlevent that WISPA may funnel business or offer support to WISPNOG or ISPCON, or vice versa. Tom DeReggi RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Br

[WISPA] Cool it

2005-09-28 Thread John Scrivner
Charles, Enough! I don't care what you think you can do to harm your competitors but you are not doing it on this list server any longer. If you want to slam another show competitor do it offlist or on your own list server. We are not doing that here, Charles. This thread is 100% closed to on-

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