Re: [WISPA] What is everybody using for alarms?

2011-09-25 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
in time, the next round of notifications goes out to the ops group as well as their supervisor, etc. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 9/25/2011 18:34, D. Ryan Spott wrote: Nagios does

Re: [WISPA] What is everybody using for alarms?

2011-09-19 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Nagios. For everything from BGP session status to shelter temperature. Very flexible and easy to make custom checks. Add a GSM modem to send SMS messages directly from the box. --  Patrick Shoemaker -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org

Re: [WISPA] What is everybody using for alarms?

2011-09-19 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
session status? Kevin - Original Message - From: Patrick Shoemaker shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com To: paolo.difrance...@level7.it; WISPA GeneralList wireless@wispa.org Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 7:47 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] What is everybody using for alarms? Nagios. For everything

Re: [WISPA] 8 line ATA

2011-07-27 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
SPA8000 -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Gino Villarini Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 13:49 To: motor...@afmug.com; WISPA General List (wireless@wispa.org) Subject: [WISPA] 8 line ATA Looking for a 8 line reliable ATA, any

Re: [WISPA] 8 line ATA

2011-07-27 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
scheme as the rest of the ex-sipura product line. Wish there was no fan, and wish the power connector had some sort of retaining clip and not just a barrel connector. -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Josh Luthman Sent: Wednesday

Re: [WISPA] 8 line ATA

2011-07-27 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Yep it can do 8 simultaneous g.729, but only one T38 fax call per pair of lines. Subsequent fax calls will fall back to g711 passthru. -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Josh Luthman Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 13:58

Re: [WISPA] PtP Flat Panel and MiMo Dish Antennas

2011-07-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
interference rejection, than panels, since panels have higher efficiency. -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Josh Luthman Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 13:07 To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] PtP Flat Panel and MiMo Dish

Re: [WISPA] PtP Flat Panel and MiMo Dish Antennas

2011-07-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Oops, didn't mean to repeat Jerry's post. Didn't see it before writing mine. -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Patrick Shoemaker Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2011 14:57 To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] PtP Flat Panel

[WISPA] UBNT hotspot controller

2011-06-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
the controller software and is small, inexpensive, and doesn't consume much power. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.commailto:shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com

Re: [WISPA] UBNT hotspot controller

2011-06-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
That could work. I like that idea. I'm a Mikrotik novice, what sort of hardware should I be using? Anything with PoE injector built in to power the UniFi APs? -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jerry Richardson Sent: Tuesday

Re: [WISPA] UBNT hotspot controller

2011-06-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Worst case Canopy FSK, best case fast Ethernet switchport on my backbone. I don't anticipate much load on these things, this is just free WiFi for general purpose use in highrise building lobby/café/farmers market. -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun

[WISPA] VoIP LNP line switch

2011-05-23 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
if it can't be purchased direct from the manufacturer in low quantities? -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com

Re: [WISPA] VoIP LNP line switch

2011-05-23 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Found it: http://www.sittelletech.com/RPS3000.html --  Patrick Shoemaker -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Patrick Shoemaker Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2011 23:46 To: WISPA General List Subject: [WISPA] VoIP LNP line switch

Re: [WISPA] VoIP LNP line switch

2011-05-23 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
$10 from Vetco Supply, http://www.vetcosupply.comhttp://www.vetcosupply.com/ -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Hogg Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 14:32 To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] VoIP LNP line switch

Re: [WISPA] VoIP LNP line switch

2011-05-23 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Seems like they're $10 each in low quantity, should have a quote in a few minutes. -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Hogg Sent: Monday, May 23, 2011 14:32 To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] VoIP LNP line switch

[WISPA] Toll free SIP termination

2011-05-03 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Is anyone here successfully using a carrier that does free termination of toll-free traffic via SIP? It would be nice to not pay for toll-free termination, but I need to maintain PSTN quality 100% of the time, pass caller ID, etc. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak

Re: [WISPA] Safety Harness

2011-04-18 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I have the Elk River also and like it. It has a built-in seat which makes suspended work much easier. Like sitting on a swing in a playground. Martha, feel free to stop by my office if you want to check it out before buying anything. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak

Re: [WISPA] Ethernet Cable for FM Tower Install

2011-04-13 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Wavelength (m) = speed of light (m/s) / frequency (Hz) Avoid ¼ wavelength multiples. -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Scott Carullo Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 14:54 To: can...@believewireless.net; WISPA General List

Re: [WISPA] Ethernet Cable for FM Tower Install

2011-04-13 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
And speed of light (c) = 300,000,000 m/s -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Patrick Shoemaker Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 21:10 To: sc...@brevardwireless.com; WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Ethernet Cable for FM

Re: [WISPA] Ethernet Cable for FM Tower Install

2011-04-13 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
). So we essentially have a solid conductor in open air, and if the insulation's relative permittivity is close enough to 1 to neglect (should be), the velocity factor is close to 1. -- Patrick Shoemaker From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Greg Ihnen

Re: [WISPA] Ethernet Cable for FM Tower Install

2011-04-13 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
permittivity) of the material between the conductors defines the velocity factor. This case is different since we're analyzing currents flowing on the outside of the shield. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] Question about hosting client's POS merchant account for credit card processing

2011-04-11 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com

Re: [WISPA] Gmail Motion :-)

2011-04-01 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Hahaha, I almost wouldn't put it past them. What better way to target ads based on personal appearance. This picture cracks me up: Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] query for the list

2011-03-16 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Or just post to the list. Just put service required and the city, state in the title. Even those of us who don't have time to read all posts usually see the titles. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] OSPF Route Cost Calculations

2011-03-04 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
This is too general of a question to answer. What exactly was the problem you encountered? -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 3/4/2011 7:08 PM, Scott Reed wrote: Does any one have a tool

Re: [WISPA] OT: Cisco line card

2011-02-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Ask this on [c-nsp], you'll get a response there. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 2/12/2011 6:59 PM, Travis Johnson wrote: Hi, Has anyone ever used a Cisco 3GE-GBIC-SC line card

Re: [WISPA] IDEAS to help solve the 5 GHz TDWR problem

2011-02-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I'm close to IAD, DCA, BWI, and ADW. With so many radars in such a small area I'd imagine some triangulation could be done. DC is not on the FAA's hotlist though... Next weather event I will take a look. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office

Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Your input on 5 GHz rules changes needed

2011-02-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
changed the channel down into 5.4 using the engineering page, bypassing DFS requirements and power limits. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 2/9/2011 2:22 PM, Fred Goldstein wrote: I notice

Re: [WISPA] 5.2 or 5.4 Short Hops

2011-01-20 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
. $5K+ per link though. Redline AN80 another option. Also .$$ Keep in mind you will be using DFS and therefore should be using high performance parabolics if there is any chance of radar activity. Otherwise be ready for 1-minute link drops. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC

Re: [WISPA] Ductch Claim that Wi-Fi is killin Trees

2010-12-03 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Yes, wi-fi kills trees for sure... When they're in the fresnel zone, we cut them down! -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 12/3/2010 8:36 AM, St. Louis Broadband wrote: Wi-Fi is killing

Re: [WISPA] bad day at a tower in Texas 1982

2010-11-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
This disaster was used as an example when I was in engineering school. Why the engineering drawings need to be followed and avoid field redesigns. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 11/9

Re: [WISPA] bad day at a tower in Texas 1982

2010-11-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Here's an article about the incident with additional photos: http://ethics.tamu.edu/ethics/tvtower/tv3.htm -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 11/9/2010 4:29 PM, Patrick Shoemaker wrote

Re: [WISPA] Network Monitoring

2010-10-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
If this is all Motorola, have you looked at Prizm? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 10/14/2010 11:58 AM, Carl Shivers wrote: We have a monitoring system, but it doesn’t meet the needs of our

Re: [WISPA] Network Monitoring

2010-10-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
It is expensive, and has some quirks, and can be a pain to configure, but it is definitely the best choice for close integration with Motorola equipment. There is a customer management module in there and there are reports for top bandwidth users, etc. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC

Re: [WISPA] Network Monitoring

2010-10-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
with a third party app, but is it worth it to pay your network admins to customize the system rather than just buying some Prizm licenses? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 10/14/2010 4:48 PM, Josh

Re: [WISPA] Fwd: EFF needs your help to stop the Senate's DNScensorship bill

2010-09-28 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Committee to pursue alternate means to limit illegal Internet activity. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems, LLC http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 9/28/2010 4:19 PM, Tom DeReggi wrote: If anyone interested, these are my comments that I sent

Re: [WISPA] Carrier pigeons faster then rural wierless?

2010-09-22 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Check your math... Best case scenarios: c = 3e8 m/s = 3e5 km/s l = 22000 mi = 35406 km (35406 km) / (30 km/s) = 0.118 s = 118 ms Round trip packet time due to RF delays only from ground point to ground point = 472 ms Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak

Re: [WISPA] Tower mounting pics wanted!

2010-09-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Hey, that looks like our Hughes Memorial Tower here in DC: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8hq=hnear=Washington,+District+of+Columbiall=38.963889,-77.027759spn=0,0.006539t=hz=18layer=ccbll=38.963786,-77.027765panoid=4Ar2-y_7Pek7ryLgjPdMUAcbp=12,142.6,,0,-30.81 761 feet. Patrick Shoemaker Vector

Re: [WISPA] Moto BH Reset to Default

2010-09-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I don't see much of anything useful in there. Is there anything in common with the ones that have lost their config? Same site, same power supply, same manufacturing batch, etc? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] Moto BH Reset to Default

2010-09-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I would make sure that the SNMP community string is set to something other than default, and disable write access if you're not using that functionality. I forget if it's enabled by default, but I think it is for Prizm. Also, might want to upgrade that software? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data

Re: [WISPA] Moto BH Reset to Default

2010-09-08 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
First it would help to know what model BH you have. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 9/8/2010 6:08 PM, Forbes Mercy wrote: This is the third Motorola backhaul where the remote end reset

Re: [WISPA] Moto BH Reset to Default

2010-09-08 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
PTP400/500/800 is a completely different platform than PTP100/200. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 9/8/2010 8:06 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: It's all the same hardware isn't it? On Sep 8

Re: [WISPA] Moto BH Reset to Default

2010-09-08 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
be unlikely. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 9/8/2010 8:44 PM, Josh Luthman wrote: The subject says BH as in BH10 or BH20... Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St

Re: [WISPA] Plastic jacket is the major cause of ESD damage...

2010-08-27 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
conductors. If you have a lightning protector at either end of the cable, this wouldn't matter much as the energy would go to ground through this instead of through the ethernet chipset in your radio or switch. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301

Re: [WISPA] Plastic jacket is the major cause of ESD damage...

2010-08-26 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
nearby electric fields. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 8/26/2010 9:25 PM, Scott Carullo wrote: Mike Ford says in this post: http://ubnt.com/forum/showthread.php?t=22612page=3

Re: [WISPA] contract for use or tower

2010-08-04 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
If you can't find what you need on the Wiki, let me know and I will forward along tower contracts I've used in the past. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Liam Cummings wrote: K working

[WISPA] Need a Trango P5055M-EXT single end

2010-07-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I think this is kosher since it's Friday and all... I need a single end of a Trango P5055m. EXT version (connectorized). Not the Atlas 5010m, the TLink45 P5055m. If anyone has one, please email me offlist with a price. Thanks, -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak

Re: [WISPA] Generators

2010-07-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
system is. Generators need to be tested frequently. Even the best ones love to die at very inopportune times. Mine exercise weekly and I run a load test every month after hours. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] Vox outage

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Yes, IP connectivity to their SIP servers is gone so everything is down hard. Sure would be nice if they ran their support line out of band. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Jeremie Chism

Re: [WISPA] Vox outage

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Mike Hammett wrote: Just like my support line that runs over VoIP. If you can't call me, I know the Internet is down. If you can't call them, I'm sure they know

Re: [WISPA] Vox outage

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Has anyone got any working contact method for anyone at Vox? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Jeremie Chism wrote: Anyone else using vox experiencing an outage. I am unable to get anyone

Re: [WISPA] Vox outage

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
They're a wholesale telephone carrier. They should have a nontechnical staff member available to take calls from their resellers in these situations. And yes, I see that we've got IP connectivity back to them. Devices haven't started to reregister yet though. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data

Re: [WISPA] Vox outage

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
The tubes are flowing again... Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Patrick Shoemaker wrote: They're a wholesale telephone carrier. They should have a nontechnical staff member available to take

Re: [WISPA] ClearWire

2010-06-30 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_McCaw Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Chuck Profito wrote: ??? I know it was an old database #, so I tried it and got thru, I'm sure the ext tree

Re: [WISPA] VoIP Contract

2010-06-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Well that was supposed to go offlist, would appreciate it being shared only with WISPA members, even though it's now all over the place. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Patrick Shoemaker

Re: [WISPA] VoIP Contract

2010-06-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
This is the public list. [WISPA Members] and [WISP] are the restricted lists. Oops... Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Josh Luthman wrote: We're all WISPA members on this list, I believe

Re: [WISPA] VoIP Contract

2010-06-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I hope you can find something slightly more interesting to post to your facebook profile! Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Jerry Richardson wrote: So I assume that means I can't post it on my

Re: [WISPA] GFCI outlet trips

2010-06-28 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
surges, spikes, etc. Your equipment should not be plugged into a GFCI outlet. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com RickG wrote: I suppose you have to weigh between possibly losing an occational

Re: [WISPA] GPS synced systems

2010-06-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
sectors wouldn't have nearly enough isolation between the two sectors if they were running on the same frequency to maintain an acceptable SNR. So in short, you need three channels to run a standard 6 AP sector GPS sync'd with Canopy. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak

[WISPA] HSS for RW2000

2010-06-11 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Does anyone know if it is possible to use a straight through cat-5 cable to connect the HSS ports on two RADWIN 2000 radios (without using an HSS module)? If so, anyone know the electrical specs on these signals so I can use proper surge protection? -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems

Re: [WISPA] LOA for VoIP

2010-06-11 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Attached. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Chuck Hogg wrote: Does anyone have any standard LOA's for their VoIP agreements? We've been using one, but would like to see what others are doing

Re: [WISPA] OT: RAdwin 2000 freq and channel change?

2010-06-08 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
You must be logged in as installer to perform a freq. band change. However operator can change frequencies within a band. L series will support max 20 MHz channel BW. C series lets you do 40 with the latest firmware. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com

[WISPA] TLink45 integrated for connectorized trade?

2010-05-28 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I've got a TLink45 radio with integrated 23 dBi antennas. Anyone want to trade for a connectorized version? -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com

Re: [WISPA] Rad-Win 2000 firmware upgrades

2010-05-17 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
.shtml Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Steve Barnes wrote: *UPDATE* The new 2.4.50 firmware does work with hardware version 3. It does not make any performance increase, that only

[WISPA] Radwin 2000 Nagios templates

2010-05-04 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Does anyone have Nagios definitions written for the RadWin 2000 radios? Something to monitor the basics like modulation level, RSL, etc. If so, mind sharing them? I'm lazy. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] ISM vs UNII

2010-04-26 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
case of using the term ISM too loosely? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com ralphlists wrote: Not exactly correct. You do not want to run under the ISP service! It does not allow data

Re: [WISPA] ISM vs UNII

2010-04-25 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Two different sets of regulations. ISM has more permitted uses and generally looser rules. UNII has more restrictions but more spectrum is available than just ISM. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] Cheap Bird Deterrent Methods

2010-04-23 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
, but it definitely won't be coming off in the wind. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com chris cooper wrote: http://www.birdbgone.com/products/plastic-bird-spikes These work for us. Glue them

Re: [WISPA] VoIP

2010-04-19 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
pleased with the experience. You'll find that the margins are not as high this way, but it will allow you to build a voice customer base without much capital expenditure. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-16 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
There are status LEDs in the beehive one- these won't work with reversed polarity unless they've designed for that scenario... Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Scott Vander Dussen wrote

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
This is for Canopy radios: http://www.wbmfg.com/products/accessories/surge-suppressor Test port, voltage/current indicator LEDs, lightning protection. Weatherproof enclosure. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
That is different than the 600ss. The 600ss is made by Transtector for Motorola and is a Moto part. The one I linked is made by WB Mfg (Chuck McCown). I would imagine it only works with Canopy/Trango 24V reverse polarity PoE. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
or is there some hacking of the ethernet cables going on to inject power for the APs? What kind of APs? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Scott Vander Dussen wrote: Installing APs on a FM tower

Re: [WISPA] EMI Filtering

2010-04-15 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
to the power pairs in the cat-5, I'd say it's very likely that's the source of your ethernet errors. The run up the tower is coupling to the FM antenna and re-radiating all that RF back inside your nicely sealed enclosure system. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak

Re: [WISPA] monitoring product (was Re: Ubiquiti Beta 5.2.4 Released)

2010-04-12 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
intervals so that it showed spectrum conditions with the owner's equipment removed. Being able to see real-time spectrum conditions on an operating link is one of the most useful features on the Orthogon PTP radios, IMO. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com

Re: [WISPA] Phone exchanges

2010-03-26 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Qwest has some crappy ones, but that doesnt help Scott out much. http://www.northwesternbell.us/wholesale/network/ratecentermaps.html Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Mike Hammett wrote: I

Re: [WISPA] Phone exchanges

2010-03-25 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
will probably be your best bet but I can't find any rate center maps there. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com On 3/25/2010 5:16 PM, Scott Reed wrote: Does anyone know where I can find a KML that shows

Re: [WISPA] POE injector with redundant AC inputs

2010-03-24 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
That's perfect. Thank you. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Kristian Hoffmann wrote: On Tue, 2010-03-23 at 16:56 -0400, Patrick Shoemaker wrote: Looking for a 48 volt POE injector (either

[WISPA] POE injector with redundant AC inputs

2010-03-23 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Looking for a 48 volt POE injector (either 802.3af or just a dumb injector) that has dual AC power inputs. Dual -48VDC inputs work too. Not finding much of anything at first glance... -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] Modified Sine Inverter Acceptable

2010-03-10 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Israel Lopez-LISTS wrote: Hey Guys, For running commodity routers, radios, servers on a remote site, is using a modified sine wave acceptable? I have some

Re: [WISPA] small generator with ATS

2010-03-02 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
://zillerelectric.com/Generac_Air_Cooled/Guardian_Generator_5501.html Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Marco Coelho wrote: I'm looking for small, 3-6 KW, propane fed generators with automatic transfer

[WISPA] Short range link with DFS concerns

2010-02-23 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
. Also, aesthetics are a concern at one end of the link and a physically small antenna would be best. Is anyone aware of a high quality (Radiowaves, Andrew, etc.) dual polarity high performance parabolic for 5.3 GHz that is smaller than 2 feet? -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak

[WISPA] Radiowaves p/n

2010-02-22 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Who knows the part number for a RadioWaves 1 foot DUAL POLARITY parabolic dish for 5.2-5.8 GHz? I keep seeing that they are available, but no part number or distributor stock. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] Radiowaves p/n

2010-02-22 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Thanks. Any alternatives I should consider? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Ryan Ghering wrote: Ack sorry I ment. Radio Waves HPD1-5.2NS On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 8:02 AM, Patrick Shoemaker

Re: [WISPA] am tower proximity

2010-02-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
their radiation pattern. You should get in touch with the station engineer prior to construction so that they can prepare. The AM station's pattern has to be approved by the FCC, and any large nearby metal structures will become parasitic antennas and affect the radiation pattern. Patrick Shoemaker

Re: [WISPA] Spectrum Analyzer Recommendation?

2010-01-22 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Personally, I had terrible luck with my Spectran, but I am tired of explaining my story every time this subject comes up. Maybe my particular unit was a dud, but at any rate it was so inaccurate (as verified by a calibrated RF signal generator) that I had to replace it. Patrick Shoemaker

Re: [WISPA] Spectrum Analyzer Recommendation?

2010-01-22 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
I am an EE... I know my way around a spec-an. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Dennis Burgess wrote: Proper setup is key

Re: [WISPA] Spectrum Analyzer Recommendation?

2010-01-22 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Grab an old Canopy SM off ebay - they have a decent spectrum analyzer built in if you just want to sit it out at a site and get a general feel for what's going on. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] Spectrum Analyzer Recommendation?

2010-01-22 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Good point. Right after starting my first year of engineering school, I literally had to teach one of my classmates how to use a phillips screwdriver. This person didn't stick with engineering for long :) I guess I'll just say that I know the difference between my RBW and VBW. Patrick

Re: [WISPA] Why the telco's will never be true competitors to us

2010-01-11 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
to believe that fiber is the more reliable technology. Unfortunately, this distinction is not made by the general public, and it makes the sales process for business grade fixed wireless services more difficult. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358

Re: [WISPA] Telephones such. Was:Not About Health Insurance

2009-12-09 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
If you are using a VZW cell phone, you can disable outgoing CID for all calls. It can be re-enabled on a per-call basis using *82. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Josh Luthman wrote: I won't

Re: [WISPA] 5.6 GHZ?

2009-12-03 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
There are private weather radar systems that live around 5600 MHz as well. You can find them with ULS. Avoid the licensed frequencies in use by these systems within a few hundred NM. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] Wire center boundary GIS data

2009-10-22 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Yes, this is the reason I want the data. Of course it won't account for RT deployment, though. Thanks for the responses. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com jp wrote: Telcodata.us has some info

[WISPA] Wire center boundary GIS data

2009-10-21 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Does anyone know of a public domain source for telco wirecenter boundary and CO location information? Something that could be imported into Google Earth would be wonderful. -- Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http

Re: [WISPA] spectrum analysis - 5dBm interference at 5785

2009-10-12 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Yes. I have one also and there is no comparison to the Aaronia, et al garbage. I wouldn't even think of trying to get it up a tower though... Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com ccrum wrote

Re: [WISPA] OT - Text Messages

2009-09-29 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
ATT set a text message volume record the day MJ died... 65,000 messages per second. http://www.businessinsider.com/iphone-3gs-breaks-all-kinds-of-att-sales-records-jacksons-death-breaks-texting-records-2009-7 I use a couple thousand every month. Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC

Re: [WISPA] Ligo Backhauls

2009-09-16 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
? Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com Jayson Baker wrote: So what's the real deal with the Ligo licensed backhauls? Anyone on the list using them? Performance good? Problems? Jayson

Re: [WISPA] backhaul choices

2009-09-14 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Can someone add the Radwin along with street pricing to the microwave backhaul wiki? http://www.wisptech.com/index.php/Microwave_Backhaul_Comparison_Chart Patrick Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com

Re: [WISPA] Small auto start generator

2009-08-04 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
Shoemaker Vector Data Systems LLC shoemak...@vectordatasystems.com office: (301) 358-1690 x36 http://www.vectordatasystems.com jp wrote: On Mon, Aug 03, 2009 at 05:58:11PM -0400, Patrick Shoemaker wrote: I just got a quote for qty 8 110AH 12v AGM batteries for a new site: $1500 including

Re: [WISPA] Small auto start generator

2009-08-03 Thread Patrick Shoemaker
systems, etc. Failing that, have an electrician run conduit to the parking lot and place a power inlet down there. Be sure to have 24 hours of battery capacity, and use a trailer-mounted generator in the parking lot for the rare outage that lasts longer than the batteries. Patrick Shoemaker Vector

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