Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance

2017-09-29 Thread Jon Langeler 
Apparently Tesla has made way to the island with Powerwalls and technicians. 

Jon Langeler
Michwave Technologies, Inc.


> On Sep 29, 2017, at 4:26 PM, Gino A. Villarini  wrote:
> 
> Lol similar situation here… all hotels booked by FEMA/DHS staff… little 
> action 
> 
> From:  on behalf of Michael Meluskey 
> 
>  
> 
> Gino A. Villarini
> 
> President
> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
> 
> 
> Reply-To: WISPA General List 
> Date: Friday, September 29, 2017 at 12:50 PM
> To: WISPA General List 
> Cc: "memb...@wispa.org" 
> Subject: Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance
> 
> As are US Virgin Islanders.
> We have seen FEMA / DHS talk a big game in the VI, but they have accomplished 
> very little.  They did send the marines to clear a remote road on St. John.  
> No fuel help, no transport help.  But they have filled all our hotel rooms 
> and are enjoying room service and air conditioning.
> Mike - going on a diesel fuel run to a remote tower site
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2017, at 12:16 PM, Jack Unger  wrote:
>> 
>> Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. 
>> 
>> The Internet is "critical infrastructure".  
>> 
>> Is there anything that WISPA can do in Washington D.C. to "remind" the FCC, 
>> FEMA and DHS of these facts and light a fire under their butts? 
>> 
>> jack
>> 
>>> On 9/27/2017 7:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote:
>>> We are in touch with FEMA and DHS… but no help… 
>>> 
>>> From:  on behalf of Michael Meluskey 
>>> 
>>> Reply-To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
>>> Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM
>>> To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
>>> Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>>> 
>>> Hi Guys,
>>> Broadband VI is in a similar predicament as Gino.  We had double the 
>>> pleasure, Irma for St. Thomas and St. John, Maria for St. Croix.
>>> We are taking advantage of private relief aircraft for our critical 
>>> material.
>>> 
>>> Since Aeronet is critical infrastructure, FEMA and DHS have people 
>>> dedicated to helping Telcos.  Gino needs to find these people and have them 
>>> ship down the gear he needs.
>>> 
>>> Mike Meluskey
>>> Broadband VI
>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>  
>>>> 
>>>> Gino A. Villarini
>>>> 
>>>> President
>>>> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Sep 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Jack Unger  wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>  Forwarded Message 
>>>> Subject:   Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>>>> Date:  Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:03:07 -0400
>>>> From:  Brian Webster 
>>>> Reply-To:  WISPA General List 
>>>> To:'WISPA General List' 
>>>> 
>>>> Daniel,
>>>> I am heading up the WECAT response for this. Please send 
>>>> me an email to bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com. Gino Villarini is a large 
>>>> WISP on the island who has requested help. The problem is logistics right 
>>>> now. His replacement equipment is still stateside and we are working on 
>>>> ways to get it to him. He has asked that I coordinate the manpower 
>>>> resources and response. There are no scheduled commercial flights to the 
>>>> island yet. Until he gets the equipment there,. Having people show up is 
>>>> not prudent. He is working on a detailed manpower list for me once that 
>>>> equipment hits the island.
>>>>  
>>>> Thank You,
>>>> Brian Webster
>>>> www.wirelessmapping.com
>>>> www.Broadband-Mapping.com
>>>>  
>>>> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On 
>>>> Behalf Of Daniel K
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:10 PM
>>>> To: wireless@wispa.org
>>>> Subject: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>>>>  
>>>> Back in 2005 Mac Dearman had organized some relief for the gulf coast 
>>>> after Hurricane Katrina -- I believe it was under an organization called 
>>>> RadioResponse, which I'm not finding much on now. 
>>>>  
>>>> I spent several weeks with them in Mississippi helping set up phones, 
>>>> communications, and computers for several of the shelters and helping some 
>>>&

Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance

2017-09-29 Thread Jon Langeler 
We send aid money to other countries. It seems like help nearby would be more 
'ready to go'.

Jon Langeler
Michwave Technologies, Inc.


> On Sep 29, 2017, at 4:47 PM, Jan-OOLLC  wrote:
> 
> I fail to understand why the Navy CBs haven't been deployed.  They are 
> trained and equipped for just such a project.  US citizens are now probably 
> dying while the emperor fiddles.  WIPS don't get the recognition we deserve 
> as service providers, we need laws that stop the big companies from trampling 
> over us and profiteering from our labor.  
> JV
> 
>> On 09/29/2017 09:38 AM, Coran, Steve wrote:
>> To the extent any WISPA member needs relief from FCC rules in an emergency 
>> situation (e.g., an STA to operate at variance from FCC licenses), that is 
>> something that we are prepared to do.  But, that need is not known right 
>> now.  I understand Gino is in contact with the feds on the ground in PR, and 
>> Mike Meluskey has reported that he is working with them in USVI.  Brian 
>> Webster and I are communicating about equipment delivery, but I’m not sure 
>> if that is a FEMA/DHS issue or not.  There is equipment stateside for Gino, 
>> we just need to get it there.  I know Brian is working hard on that, and 
>> I’ve tried as well.
>>  
>> Stephen E. Coran
>> Lerman Senter PLLC |2001 L Street, NW, Suite 400 | Washington, DC 20036
>> 202-416-6744 (o) | 202-669-3288 (m) | sco...@lermansenter.com  |@stevecoran 
>> – twitter
>>  
>> From: members-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf 
>> Of Jack Unger
>> Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 12:16 PM
>> To: memb...@wispa.org; WISPA General List
>> Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>>  
>> Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.
>> 
>> The Internet is "critical infrastructure". 
>> 
>> Is there anything that WISPA can do in Washington D.C. to "remind" the FCC, 
>> FEMA and DHS of these facts and light a fire under their butts?
>> 
>> jack
>> 
>>  
>> On 9/27/2017 7:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote:
>> We are in touch with FEMA and DHS… but no help… 
>>  
>> From:  on behalf of Michael Meluskey 
>> 
>> Reply-To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
>> Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM
>> To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
>> Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>>  
>> Hi Guys,
>> Broadband VI is in a similar predicament as Gino.  We had double the 
>> pleasure, Irma for St. Thomas and St. John, Maria for St. Croix.
>> We are taking advantage of private relief aircraft for our critical material.
>>  
>> Since Aeronet is critical infrastructure, FEMA and DHS have people dedicated 
>> to helping Telcos.  Gino needs to find these people and have them ship down 
>> the gear he needs.
>>  
>> Mike Meluskey
>> Broadband VI
>>  
>>  
>> 
>> Gino A. Villarini
>> 
>> President
>> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
>> 
>> 
>> On Sep 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Jack Unger  wrote:
>>  
>> 
>>  Forwarded Message 
>> Subject:
>> Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>> Date:
>> Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:03:07 -0400
>> From:
>> Brian Webster 
>> Reply-To:
>> WISPA General List 
>> To:
>> 'WISPA General List' 
>>  
>> 
>> Daniel,
>> I am heading up the WECAT response for this. Please send me 
>> an email to bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com. Gino Villarini is a large WISP on 
>> the island who has requested help. The problem is logistics right now. His 
>> replacement equipment is still stateside and we are working on ways to get 
>> it to him. He has asked that I coordinate the manpower resources and 
>> response. There are no scheduled commercial flights to the island yet. Until 
>> he gets the equipment there,. Having people show up is not prudent. He is 
>> working on a detailed manpower list for me once that equipment hits the 
>> island.
>>  
>> Thank You,
>> Brian Webster
>> www.wirelessmapping.com
>> www.Broadband-Mapping.com
>>  
>> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Daniel K
>> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:10 PM
>> To: wireless@wispa.org
>> Subject: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>>  
>> Back in 2005 Mac Dearman had organized some relief for the gulf coast after 
>> Hurricane Katrina -- I believe it was under an organization called 
>> RadioResponse, which I'm not finding much on now. 
>>  
>> I spent several weeks with them in Mississippi helping set up phones, 
>> communications, and computers for several of the shelters and helping some 
>> of the local WISPs get back on their feet. 
>>  
>> Does anyone know of anything similar for Puerto Rico? I don't have much for 
>> resources but do have an authorized climber certification and a strong 
>> electrical, mechanical, network, and WISP background that I'm sure could 
>> benefit any similar effort if there is one.
>>  
>>  
>> Thanks,
>>  
>> Dan
>>  
>> ___
>> Members mailing list
>> memb...@wispa.org
>> http://li

Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance

2017-09-29 Thread CBB - Jay Fuller 

Thanks for all you do Steve - you go above and beyond the call of duty.

  - Original Message - 
  From: Coran, Steve 
  To: memb...@wispa.org ; WISPA General List 
  Cc: Brian Webster (bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com) 
  Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 11:38 AM
  Subject: Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance


  To the extent any WISPA member needs relief from FCC rules in an emergency 
situation (e.g., an STA to operate at variance from FCC licenses), that is 
something that we are prepared to do.  But, that need is not known right now.  
I understand Gino is in contact with the feds on the ground in PR, and Mike 
Meluskey has reported that he is working with them in USVI.  Brian Webster and 
I are communicating about equipment delivery, but I'm not sure if that is a 
FEMA/DHS issue or not.  There is equipment stateside for Gino, we just need to 
get it there.  I know Brian is working hard on that, and I've tried as well.



  Stephen E. Coran

  Lerman Senter PLLC |2001 L Street, NW, Suite 400 | Washington, DC 20036

  202-416-6744 (o) | 202-669-3288 (m) | sco...@lermansenter.com  |@stevecoran - 
twitter



  From: members-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf 
Of Jack Unger
  Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 12:16 PM
  To: memb...@wispa.org; WISPA General List
  Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance



  Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. 

  The Internet is "critical infrastructure".  

  Is there anything that WISPA can do in Washington D.C. to "remind" the FCC, 
FEMA and DHS of these facts and light a fire under their butts? 

  jack



  On 9/27/2017 7:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote:

We are in touch with FEMA and DHS. but no help. 



From:  on behalf of Michael Meluskey 

Reply-To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM
To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance



Hi Guys, 

Broadband VI is in a similar predicament as Gino.  We had double the 
pleasure, Irma for St. Thomas and St. John, Maria for St. Croix.

We are taking advantage of private relief aircraft for our critical 
material.



Since Aeronet is critical infrastructure, FEMA and DHS have people 
dedicated to helping Telcos.  Gino needs to find these people and have them 
ship down the gear he needs.



Mike Meluskey

Broadband VI





Gino A. Villarini
   
President
   
Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
   



  On Sep 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Jack Unger  wrote:




   Forwarded Message  

Subject:
   Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
   
Date:
   Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:03:07 -0400
   
From:
   Brian Webster 
   
Reply-To:
   WISPA General List 
   
To:
   'WISPA General List' 
   



  Daniel,

  I am heading up the WECAT response for this. Please send 
me an email to bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com. Gino Villarini is a large WISP on 
the island who has requested help. The problem is logistics right now. His 
replacement equipment is still stateside and we are working on ways to get it 
to him. He has asked that I coordinate the manpower resources and response. 
There are no scheduled commercial flights to the island yet. Until he gets the 
equipment there,. Having people show up is not prudent. He is working on a 
detailed manpower list for me once that equipment hits the island.



  Thank You,

  Brian Webster

  www.wirelessmapping.com

  www.Broadband-Mapping.com



  From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On 
Behalf Of Daniel K
  Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:10 PM
  To: wireless@wispa.org
  Subject: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance



  Back in 2005 Mac Dearman had organized some relief for the gulf coast 
after Hurricane Katrina -- I believe it was under an organization called 
RadioResponse, which I'm not finding much on now. 



  I spent several weeks with them in Mississippi helping set up phones, 
communications, and computers for several of the shelters and helping some of 
the local WISPs get back on their feet. 



  Does anyone know of anything similar for Puerto Rico? I don't have much 
for resources but do have an authorized climber certification and a strong 
electrical, mechanical, network, and WISP background that I'm sure could 
benefit any similar effort if there is one.





  Thanks,



  Dan



  ___
  Members mailing list
  memb...@wispa.org
  http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/members








__

Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance

2017-09-29 Thread Josh Luthman 
FEMA is booking the hotel rooms but not helping.  That makes it rough.


Josh Luthman
Office: 937-552-2340
Direct: 937-552-2343
1100 Wayne St
Suite 1337
Troy, OH 45373

On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 4:26 PM, Gino A. Villarini 
wrote:

> Lol similar situation here… all hotels booked by FEMA/DHS staff… little
> action
>
> From:  on behalf of Michael Meluskey <
> m...@broadband.vi>
>
>
>
> *Gino A. Villarini*
> President
> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
>
> Reply-To: WISPA General List 
> Date: Friday, September 29, 2017 at 12:50 PM
> To: WISPA General List 
> Cc: "memb...@wispa.org" 
> Subject: Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance
>
> As are US Virgin Islanders.
> We have seen FEMA / DHS talk a big game in the VI, but they have
> accomplished very little.  They did send the marines to clear a remote road
> on St. John.  No fuel help, no transport help.  But they have filled all
> our hotel rooms and are enjoying room service and air conditioning.
> Mike - going on a diesel fuel run to a remote tower site
>
> On Sep 29, 2017, at 12:16 PM, Jack Unger  wrote:
>
> Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.
>
> The Internet is "critical infrastructure".
>
> Is there anything that WISPA can do in Washington D.C. to "remind" the
> FCC, FEMA and DHS of these facts and light a fire under their butts?
>
> jack
>
> On 9/27/2017 7:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote:
>
> We are in touch with FEMA and DHS… but no help…
>
> From:  on behalf of Michael Meluskey <
> m...@broadband.vi>
> Reply-To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
> Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM
> To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
> Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>
> Hi Guys,
> Broadband VI is in a similar predicament as Gino.  We had double the
> pleasure, Irma for St. Thomas and St. John, Maria for St. Croix.
> We are taking advantage of private relief aircraft for our critical
> material.
>
> Since Aeronet is critical infrastructure, FEMA and DHS have people
> dedicated to helping Telcos.  Gino needs to find these people and have them
> ship down the gear he needs.
>
> Mike Meluskey
> Broadband VI
>
>
>
> *Gino A. Villarini*
> President
> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
>
> 
> On Sep 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Jack Unger  wrote:
>
>
>  Forwarded Message 
> Subject: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
> Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:03:07 -0400
> From: Brian Webster  
> Reply-To: WISPA General List  
> To: 'WISPA General List'  
>
> Daniel,
> I am heading up the WECAT response for this. Please send
> me an email to bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com. Gino Villarini is a large
> WISP on the island who has requested help. The problem is logistics right
> now. His replacement equipment is still stateside and we are working on
> ways to get it to him. He has asked that I coordinate the manpower
> resources and response. There are no scheduled commercial flights to the
> island yet. Until he gets the equipment there,. Having people show up is
> not prudent. He is working on a detailed manpower list for me once that
> equipment hits the island.
>
> Thank You,
> Brian Webster
> www.wirelessmapping.com
> www.Broadband-Mapping.com
>
> *From:* wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org
> ] *On Behalf Of *Daniel K
> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:10 PM
> *To:* wireless@wispa.org
> *Subject:* [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>
> Back in 2005 Mac Dearman had organized some relief for the gulf coast
> after Hurricane Katrina -- I believe it was under an organization called
> RadioResponse, which I'm not finding much on now.
>
> I spent several weeks with them in Mississippi helping set up phones,
> communications, and computers for several of the shelters and helping some
> of the local WISPs get back on their feet.
>
> Does anyone know of anything similar for Puerto Rico? I don't have much
> for resources but do have an authorized climber certification and a strong
> electrical, mechanical, network, and WISP background that I'm sure could
> benefit any similar effort if there is one.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan
>
> ___
> Members mailing list
> memb...@wispa.org
> http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/members
>
>
>
>
> ___
> Members mailing 
> listMembers@wispa.orghttp://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/members
>
>
> --
> Jack Unger - Presi

Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance

2017-09-29 Thread Jan-OOLLC 
I fail to understand why the Navy CBs haven't been deployed. They are 
trained and equipped for just such a project.  US citizens are now 
probably dying while the emperor fiddles.  WIPS don't get the 
recognition we deserve as service providers, we need laws that stop the 
big companies from trampling over us and profiteering from our labor.


JV

On 09/29/2017 09:38 AM, Coran, Steve wrote:


To the extent any WISPA member needs relief from FCC rules in an 
emergency situation (e.g., an STA to operate at variance from FCC 
licenses), that is something that we are prepared to do.  But, that 
need is not known right now.  I understand Gino is in contact with the 
feds on the ground in PR, and Mike Meluskey has reported that he is 
working with them in USVI.  Brian Webster and I are communicating 
about equipment delivery, but I’m not sure if that is a FEMA/DHS issue 
or not.  There is equipment stateside for Gino, we just need to get it 
there.  I know Brian is working hard on that, and I’ve tried as well.


Stephen E. Coran

Lerman Senter PLLC  *|*2001 L Street, 
NW, Suite 400 *|*Washington, DC 20036


202-416-6744 (o) *|* 202-669-3288 (m) *| *sco...@lermansenter.com 
 *|*@stevecoran – twitter


*From:*members-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org] 
*On Behalf Of *Jack Unger

*Sent:* Friday, September 29, 2017 12:16 PM
*To:* memb...@wispa.org; WISPA General List
*Subject:* Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.

The Internet is "critical infrastructure".

Is there anything that WISPA can do in Washington D.C. to "remind" the 
FCC, FEMA and DHS of these facts and light a fire under their butts?


jack

On 9/27/2017 7:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote:

We are in touch with FEMA and DHS… but no help…

*From: *mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org>> on behalf of Michael Meluskey
mailto:m...@broadband.vi>>
*Reply-To: *"memb...@wispa.org "
mailto:memb...@wispa.org>>
*Date: *Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM
*To: *"memb...@wispa.org "
mailto:memb...@wispa.org>>
*Subject: *Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

Hi Guys,

Broadband VI is in a similar predicament as Gino.  We had double
the pleasure, Irma for St. Thomas and St. John, Maria for St. Croix.

We are taking advantage of private relief aircraft for our
critical material.

Since Aeronet is critical infrastructure, FEMA and DHS have people
dedicated to helping Telcos.  Gino needs to find these people and
have them ship down the gear he needs.

Mike Meluskey

Broadband VI

/*Gino A. Villarini*/

President

Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968

On Sep 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Jack Unger mailto:jun...@ask-wi.com>> wrote:


 Forwarded Message 

*Subject:*



Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

*Date:*



Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:03:07 -0400

*From:*



Brian Webster


*Reply-To:*



WISPA General List 

*To:*



'WISPA General List'


Daniel,

I am heading up the WECAT response for this. Please send me an
email tobwebs...@wirelessmapping.com
. Gino Villarini is a
large WISP on the island who has requested help. The problem
is logistics right now. His replacement equipment is still
stateside and we are working on ways to get it to him. He has
asked that I coordinate the manpower resources and response.
There are no scheduled commercial flights to the island yet.
Until he gets the equipment there,. Having people show up is
not prudent. He is working on a detailed manpower list for me
once that equipment hits the island.

Thank You,

Brian Webster

www.wirelessmapping.com 

www.Broadband-Mapping.com

*From:*wireless-boun...@wispa.org

[mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org]*On
Behalf Of*Daniel K
*Sent:*Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:10 PM
*To:*wireless@wispa.org 
*Subject:*[WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

Back in 2005 Mac Dearman had organized some relief for the
gulf coast after Hurricane Katrina -- I believe it was under
an organization called RadioResponse, which I'm not finding
much on now.

I spent several weeks with them in Mississippi helping set up
phones, communications, and computers for several of the

Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance

2017-09-29 Thread Gino A. Villarini 
Lol similar situation here… all hotels booked by FEMA/DHS staff… little action

From: mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org>> on behalf 
of Michael Meluskey mailto:m...@broadband.vi>>



Gino A. Villarini


President
Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968

[cid:aeronet-logo_310cfc3e-6691-4f69-bd49-b37b834b9238.png]

Reply-To: WISPA General List mailto:wireless@wispa.org>>
Date: Friday, September 29, 2017 at 12:50 PM
To: WISPA General List mailto:wireless@wispa.org>>
Cc: "memb...@wispa.org<mailto:memb...@wispa.org>" 
mailto:memb...@wispa.org>>
Subject: Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance

As are US Virgin Islanders.
We have seen FEMA / DHS talk a big game in the VI, but they have accomplished 
very little.  They did send the marines to clear a remote road on St. John.  No 
fuel help, no transport help.  But they have filled all our hotel rooms and are 
enjoying room service and air conditioning.
Mike - going on a diesel fuel run to a remote tower site

On Sep 29, 2017, at 12:16 PM, Jack Unger 
mailto:jun...@ask-wi.com>> wrote:


Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.

The Internet is "critical infrastructure".

Is there anything that WISPA can do in Washington D.C. to "remind" the FCC, 
FEMA and DHS of these facts and light a fire under their butts?

jack

On 9/27/2017 7:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote:
We are in touch with FEMA and DHS… but no help…

From: mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org>> on behalf 
of Michael Meluskey mailto:m...@broadband.vi>>
Reply-To: "memb...@wispa.org<mailto:memb...@wispa.org>" 
mailto:memb...@wispa.org>>
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM
To: "memb...@wispa.org<mailto:memb...@wispa.org>" 
mailto:memb...@wispa.org>>
Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

Hi Guys,
Broadband VI is in a similar predicament as Gino.  We had double the pleasure, 
Irma for St. Thomas and St. John, Maria for St. Croix.
We are taking advantage of private relief aircraft for our critical material.

Since Aeronet is critical infrastructure, FEMA and DHS have people dedicated to 
helping Telcos.  Gino needs to find these people and have them ship down the 
gear he needs.

Mike Meluskey
Broadband VI




Gino A. Villarini


President
Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968



On Sep 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Jack Unger 
mailto:jun...@ask-wi.com>> wrote:


 Forwarded Message 
Subject:Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
Date:   Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:03:07 -0400
From:   Brian Webster 
<mailto:i...@wirelessmapping.com>
Reply-To:   WISPA General List 
<mailto:wireless@wispa.org>
To: 'WISPA General List' <mailto:wireless@wispa.org>


Daniel,
I am heading up the WECAT response for this. Please send me an 
email to bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com<mailto:bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com>. 
Gino Villarini is a large WISP on the island who has requested help. The 
problem is logistics right now. His replacement equipment is still stateside 
and we are working on ways to get it to him. He has asked that I coordinate the 
manpower resources and response. There are no scheduled commercial flights to 
the island yet. Until he gets the equipment there,. Having people show up is 
not prudent. He is working on a detailed manpower list for me once that 
equipment hits the island.

Thank You,
Brian Webster
www.wirelessmapping.com<http://www.wirelessmapping.com/>
www.Broadband-Mapping.com

From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org<mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org> 
[mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:10 PM
To: wireless@wispa.org<mailto:wireless@wispa.org>
Subject: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

Back in 2005 Mac Dearman had organized some relief for the gulf coast after 
Hurricane Katrina -- I believe it was under an organization called 
RadioResponse, which I'm not finding much on now.

I spent several weeks with them in Mississippi helping set up phones, 
communications, and computers for several of the shelters and helping some of 
the local WISPs get back on their feet.

Does anyone know of anything similar for Puerto Rico? I don't have much for 
resources but do have an authorized climber certification and a strong 
electrical, mechanical, network, and WISP background that I'm sure could 
benefit any similar effort if there is one.


Thanks,

Dan

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Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance

2017-09-29 Thread Gino A. Villarini 
FEMA / DHS have been worthless in helping us out …

From: mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org>> on behalf 
of Steve Coran mailto:sco...@lermansenter.com>>
Reply-To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
mailto:memb...@wispa.org>>
Date: Friday, September 29, 2017 at 12:38 PM
To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
mailto:memb...@wispa.org>>, WISPA General List 
mailto:wireless@wispa.org>>
Cc: "bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com" 
mailto:bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com>>
Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

To the extent any WISPA member needs relief from FCC rules in an emergency 
situation (e.g., an STA to operate at variance from FCC licenses), that is 
something that we are prepared to do.  But, that need is not known right now.  
I understand Gino is in contact with the feds on the ground in PR, and Mike 
Meluskey has reported that he is working with them in USVI.  Brian Webster and 
I are communicating about equipment delivery, but I’m not sure if that is a 
FEMA/DHS issue or not.  There is equipment stateside for Gino, we just need to 
get it there.  I know Brian is working hard on that, and I’ve tried as well.

Stephen E. Coran
Lerman Senter PLLC|2001 L Street, NW, Suite 400 | 
Washington, DC 20036
202-416-6744 (o) | 202-669-3288 (m) | 
sco...@lermansenter.com  |@stevecoran – twitter

From: members-boun...@wispa.org 
[mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jack Unger
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 12:16 PM
To: memb...@wispa.org; WISPA General List
Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance


Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.

The Internet is "critical infrastructure".

Is there anything that WISPA can do in Washington D.C. to "remind" the FCC, 
FEMA and DHS of these facts and light a fire under their butts?

jack




Gino A. Villarini


President
Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968

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On 9/27/2017 7:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote:
We are in touch with FEMA and DHS… but no help…

From: mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org>> on behalf 
of Michael Meluskey mailto:m...@broadband.vi>>
Reply-To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
mailto:memb...@wispa.org>>
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM
To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
mailto:memb...@wispa.org>>
Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

Hi Guys,
Broadband VI is in a similar predicament as Gino.  We had double the pleasure, 
Irma for St. Thomas and St. John, Maria for St. Croix.
We are taking advantage of private relief aircraft for our critical material.

Since Aeronet is critical infrastructure, FEMA and DHS have people dedicated to 
helping Telcos.  Gino needs to find these people and have them ship down the 
gear he needs.

Mike Meluskey
Broadband VI




Gino A. Villarini

President

Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968


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On Sep 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Jack Unger 
mailto:jun...@ask-wi.com>> wrote:


 Forwarded Message 
Subject:

Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

Date:

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:03:07 -0400

From:

Brian Webster 

Reply-To:

WISPA General List 

To:

'WISPA General List' 


Daniel,
I am heading up the WECAT response for this. Please send me an 
email to bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com. 
Gino Villarini is a large WISP on the island who has requested help. The 
problem is logistics right now. His replacement equipment is still stateside 
and we are working on ways to get it to him. He has asked that I coordinate the 
manpower resources and response. There are no scheduled commercial flights to 
the island yet. Until he gets the equipment there,. Having people show up is 
not prudent. He is working on a detailed manpower list for me once that 
equipment hits the island.

Thank You,
Brian Webster
www.wirelessmapping.com
www.Broadband-Mapping.com

From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org 
[mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:10 PM
To: wireless@wispa.org
Subject: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

Back in 2005 Mac Dearman had organized some relief for the gulf coast after 
Hurricane Katrina -- I believe it was under an organization called 
RadioResponse, which I'm not finding much on now.

I spent several weeks with them in Mississippi helping set up phones, 
communications, and computers for several of the shelters and helping some of 
the local WISPs get back on their feet.

Does anyone know of anything similar for Puer

Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance

2017-09-29 Thread Coran, Steve 
To the extent any WISPA member needs relief from FCC rules in an emergency 
situation (e.g., an STA to operate at variance from FCC licenses), that is 
something that we are prepared to do.  But, that need is not known right now.  
I understand Gino is in contact with the feds on the ground in PR, and Mike 
Meluskey has reported that he is working with them in USVI.  Brian Webster and 
I are communicating about equipment delivery, but I'm not sure if that is a 
FEMA/DHS issue or not.  There is equipment stateside for Gino, we just need to 
get it there.  I know Brian is working hard on that, and I've tried as well.

Stephen E. Coran
Lerman Senter PLLC |2001 L Street, NW, Suite 400 
| Washington, DC 20036
202-416-6744 (o) | 202-669-3288 (m) | 
sco...@lermansenter.com  |@stevecoran - twitter

From: members-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of 
Jack Unger
Sent: Friday, September 29, 2017 12:16 PM
To: memb...@wispa.org; WISPA General List
Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance


Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens.

The Internet is "critical infrastructure".

Is there anything that WISPA can do in Washington D.C. to "remind" the FCC, 
FEMA and DHS of these facts and light a fire under their butts?

jack

On 9/27/2017 7:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote:
We are in touch with FEMA and DHS... but no help...

From: mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org>> on behalf 
of Michael Meluskey mailto:m...@broadband.vi>>
Reply-To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
mailto:memb...@wispa.org>>
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM
To: "memb...@wispa.org" 
mailto:memb...@wispa.org>>
Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

Hi Guys,
Broadband VI is in a similar predicament as Gino.  We had double the pleasure, 
Irma for St. Thomas and St. John, Maria for St. Croix.
We are taking advantage of private relief aircraft for our critical material.

Since Aeronet is critical infrastructure, FEMA and DHS have people dedicated to 
helping Telcos.  Gino needs to find these people and have them ship down the 
gear he needs.

Mike Meluskey
Broadband VI




Gino A. Villarini

President

Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968


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On Sep 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Jack Unger 
mailto:jun...@ask-wi.com>> wrote:


 Forwarded Message 
Subject:

Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

Date:

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:03:07 -0400

From:

Brian Webster 

Reply-To:

WISPA General List 

To:

'WISPA General List' 


Daniel,
I am heading up the WECAT response for this. Please send me an 
email to bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com. 
Gino Villarini is a large WISP on the island who has requested help. The 
problem is logistics right now. His replacement equipment is still stateside 
and we are working on ways to get it to him. He has asked that I coordinate the 
manpower resources and response. There are no scheduled commercial flights to 
the island yet. Until he gets the equipment there,. Having people show up is 
not prudent. He is working on a detailed manpower list for me once that 
equipment hits the island.

Thank You,
Brian Webster
www.wirelessmapping.com
www.Broadband-Mapping.com

From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org 
[mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Daniel K
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:10 PM
To: wireless@wispa.org
Subject: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance

Back in 2005 Mac Dearman had organized some relief for the gulf coast after 
Hurricane Katrina -- I believe it was under an organization called 
RadioResponse, which I'm not finding much on now.

I spent several weeks with them in Mississippi helping set up phones, 
communications, and computers for several of the shelters and helping some of 
the local WISPs get back on their feet.

Does anyone know of anything similar for Puerto Rico? I don't have much for 
resources but do have an authorized climber certification and a strong 
electrical, mechanical, network, and WISP background that I'm sure could 
benefit any similar effort if there is one.


Thanks,

Dan

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Author (2003) - "Deploying License-Free Wireless Wide-Area Networks"

Serving the WISP Community since 1993

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Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance

2017-09-29 Thread Mike Meluskey 
As are US Virgin Islanders.
We have seen FEMA / DHS talk a big game in the VI, but they have accomplished 
very little.  They did send the marines to clear a remote road on St. John.  No 
fuel help, no transport help.  But they have filled all our hotel rooms and are 
enjoying room service and air conditioning.
Mike - going on a diesel fuel run to a remote tower site

> On Sep 29, 2017, at 12:16 PM, Jack Unger  wrote:
> 
> Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. 
> 
> The Internet is "critical infrastructure".  
> 
> Is there anything that WISPA can do in Washington D.C. to "remind" the FCC, 
> FEMA and DHS of these facts and light a fire under their butts? 
> 
> jack
> 
> On 9/27/2017 7:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini wrote:
>> We are in touch with FEMA and DHS… but no help… 
>> 
>> From: mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org>> on 
>> behalf of Michael Meluskey mailto:m...@broadband.vi>>
>> Reply-To: "memb...@wispa.org " > >
>> Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM
>> To: "memb...@wispa.org " > >
>> Subject: Re: [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>> 
>> Hi Guys,
>> Broadband VI is in a similar predicament as Gino.  We had double the 
>> pleasure, Irma for St. Thomas and St. John, Maria for St. Croix.
>> We are taking advantage of private relief aircraft for our critical material.
>> 
>> Since Aeronet is critical infrastructure, FEMA and DHS have people dedicated 
>> to helping Telcos.  Gino needs to find these people and have them ship down 
>> the gear he needs.
>> 
>> Mike Meluskey
>> Broadband VI
>> 
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Gino A. Villarini
>>> 
>>> President
>>> Metro Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00968
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Sep 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Jack Unger >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>>  Forwarded Message 
>>> Subject:Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>>> Date:   Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:03:07 -0400
>>> From:   Brian Webster  
>>> 
>>> Reply-To:   WISPA General List  
>>> 
>>> To: 'WISPA General List'  
>>> 
>>> Daniel,
>>> I am heading up the WECAT response for this. Please send me 
>>> an email to bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com 
>>> . Gino Villarini is a large WISP on 
>>> the island who has requested help. The problem is logistics right now. His 
>>> replacement equipment is still stateside and we are working on ways to get 
>>> it to him. He has asked that I coordinate the manpower resources and 
>>> response. There are no scheduled commercial flights to the island yet. 
>>> Until he gets the equipment there,. Having people show up is not prudent. 
>>> He is working on a detailed manpower list for me once that equipment hits 
>>> the island.
>>>  
>>> Thank You,
>>> Brian Webster
>>> www.wirelessmapping.com 
>>> www.Broadband-Mapping.com 
>>>  
>>> From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org  
>>> [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org ] On 
>>> Behalf Of Daniel K
>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 7:10 PM
>>> To: wireless@wispa.org 
>>> Subject: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance
>>>  
>>> Back in 2005 Mac Dearman had organized some relief for the gulf coast after 
>>> Hurricane Katrina -- I believe it was under an organization called 
>>> RadioResponse, which I'm not finding much on now. 
>>>  
>>> I spent several weeks with them in Mississippi helping set up phones, 
>>> communications, and computers for several of the shelters and helping some 
>>> of the local WISPs get back on their feet. 
>>>  
>>> Does anyone know of anything similar for Puerto Rico? I don't have much for 
>>> resources but do have an authorized climber certification and a strong 
>>> electrical, mechanical, network, and WISP background that I'm sure could 
>>> benefit any similar effort if there is one.
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Thanks,
>>>  
>>> Dan
>>>  
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>>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [WISPA] [WISPA Members] Fwd: Re: Puerto Rico assistance

2017-09-29 Thread Jack Unger 

  
  
Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens. 
  
The Internet is "critical infrastructure". 

  
Is there anything that WISPA can do in
Washington D.C. to "remind" the FCC, FEMA and DHS of these facts
and light a fire under their butts? 
  
jack


On 9/27/2017 7:20 PM, Gino A. Villarini
  wrote:


  
  We are in touch with FEMA and DHS… but no help… 
  
  
  

  From:  on
  behalf of Michael Meluskey 
  Reply-To: "memb...@wispa.org"
  
  Date: Wednesday,
  September 27, 2017 at 3:41 PM
  To: "memb...@wispa.org"
  
  Subject: Re: [WISPA
  Members] Fwd: Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico assistance




  
Hi Guys,
Broadband VI is in a similar predicament as
  Gino.  We had double the pleasure, Irma for St. Thomas and
  St. John, Maria for St. Croix.
We are taking advantage of private relief
  aircraft for our critical material.


Since Aeronet is critical infrastructure, FEMA
  and DHS have people dedicated to helping Telcos.  Gino
  needs to find these people and have them ship down the
  gear he needs.


Mike Meluskey
Broadband VI

  

  

  

  

   
  Gino A. Villarini

  
  
President
  
  
Metro
Office Park #18 Suite 304 Guaynabo,
Puerto Rico 00968
  

  


On Sep 27, 2017, at 3:31 PM, Jack Unger 
wrote:
  
  

  
   Forwarded Message 
  

  
Subject:
Re: [WISPA] Puerto Rico
  assistance
  
  
Date:
Tue, 26 Sep 2017 23:03:07 -0400
  
  
From:
Brian Webster 
  
  
Reply-To:
WISPA General List 
  
  
To:
'WISPA General List' 
  

  
  
  
  

  Daniel,

      I am heading
up the WECAT response for this. Please send
me an email to bwebs...@wirelessmapping.com.
Gino Villarini is a large WISP on the island
who has requested help. The problem is
logistics right now. His replacement
equipment is still stateside and we are
working on ways to get it to him. He has
asked that I coordinate the manpower
resources and response. There are no
scheduled commercial flights to the island
yet. Until he gets the equipment there,.
Having people show up is not prudent. He is
working on a detailed manpower list for me
once that equipment hits the island.

   

  Thank You,

  Brian Webster

  www.wirelessmapping.com

  www.Broadband-Mapping.com

   

  From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.