Re: [smartBridges] Just wondering

[Wayland Sothcott]

I think what you really mean is 'who is located where you have cold winters'. In England the winters are mild but there is usually a week where the temperatures drop dramatically. Being wet most of the winter means that the subzero temperatures at night and melt during the day can cause water to seep in. Antennas and connectors could take a beating, but then this is nothing new. Satellite dish LNBs ofteten fail here, it's regular work for antenna people.   Regards, Wayland. ----- Original Message ----- From: Derek Breiland To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 11:40 PM Subject: [smartBridges] Just wondering Just wondering of all the WISP's in this forum, how many are located in the north country?  This will be my first full season of winter (Minnesota) and I am wondering what failure rates or issues that the cold weather brings to the whole biz.  Reading the literature one is led to believe that it will be uneventful but does anyone have any real life advice or comments?    How does a heavy snowfall affect the signal (huge flakes) or does it?   When my customers ask me I tell them in theory it should not be affected but even I am skeptical.  Do not want to set false expectations.  I have to say that the heavy rain has had zero affect on service but there is more to come.  Even though rated good to -50F, do they really withsatand 100% or are their failures that maybe are due to extreme temps?   Any input is greatly appreciated.