Hey all, I can't say how informative this mailing list has been... I've been holding my question for a while to get a better grip on everything. Here's my deal:
I am planning on beginning WISP operations in a fairly rural town in Northern California. I have run some numbers and it all seems feasible, but there are a number of variables I was curious if someone had more information about. I've priced out a T1 line (which seems to be the least expensive way to start, and I'm sure I'll be able to fill it with enough subscribers to return investment. I've been searching for suitable locations for my main antenna (or at least the one that I'll start with). Unfortunately, I have not found a suitable structure for elevation, although I have found an excellent location that a structure could be made/placed. The site is outside the end of town, allowing me to broadcast in one direction. The bulk of all subscribers would fall within .2 to 1.8 miles away. Because there is no structure existing, I was curious what someone may use as a structure. I was considering finding an old farm windmill, and placing an APPO + 90* sector on that. I am fortunate enough to have power at this location, and a property less than 500 feet away that could serve as my NOC. I figured that an old metal frame windmill would be a) fairly inexpensive, b) good height (80'? Or so?) and c) easier to explain than something looking like a cell tower or the such. Does anyone have opinion on this? Also, if there's anyone in northern CA that has experience with what legal limits are for structures, or what kind of permits are necessary, I would be eternally grateful. Sorry for the somewhat OT post; I am, however, planning on using SB equipment. I've played a little on a aBO and it seems suitable for what I envision. -- Aaron Bennett [EMAIL PROTECTED] The PART-15.ORG smartBridges Discussion List To Join: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type subscribe smartBridges <yournickname> To Remove: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (in the body type unsubscribe smartBridges) Archives: http://archives.part-15.org
