Cloaking with StarOS V3 should solve your problem.
Todd Barber wrote:
I have had equipment deployed on a local water tank for about the last
two years. The setup has been sectorized and using 3 120 degree 2.4 GHz
channels since we deployed. I also have 4 5.8 GHz links running and one
5.3 GHz. Basically this site is vital to my network and I have used a
large chunk of the unlicensed spectrum.
About a year ago another company deployed a 5.8 GHz backhaul link and a
2.4 GHz omni on the residence that is approximately 100 yards away from
the tank. Their initial deployment created 2.4 GHz interference with my
existing customers and I squeezed my existing sectorized channels
together to get away from it. I’ve been using 4, 7, and 11 while they
have been deployed on 1.
In the past I have used a spectrum analyzer to evaluate the signals from
both my site and theirs. I believe all of my equipment is running right
at 36 dB as allowed by law for point to multipoint. When measured with
the same antenna from the same distance, their signal is approximately 7
dB higher than mine. In addition to the excessive power it also appears
the amp they are using is dirty and the channel width is wider than
anything I am running.
Their initial deployment really upset me as their lack of engineering
judgment or just plain stupidity created issues for my customers who had
reliable links before. I couldn’t believe that anyone would choose to
deploy 2.4 GHz within a hundred yards of an existing installation that
was already using the entire spectrum. I have tolerated the situation
and dealt with the interference on my lower channel by over engineering
any links to that sector. I have also had my backhaul link performance
intermittently knocked off line after they changed channels on their 5.8
GHz equipment.
During the backhaul interference issue I contacted the company and give
them credit for working with me to resolve the issue. During that
conversation they informed me they were more than willing to coordinate
with me and would notify me if they were changing channels.
Over the last few weeks I have been fighting with numerous troublesome
client connections on two different sectors that had been running
without issue. Today I went to the tank to upgrade the remaining 2 APPO
units to a StarOS WRAP setup in an effort to improve performance.
When I arrived I found that my competitor has now installed a 50 ft.
pole and has deployed an additional 4 radios on it. Needless to say I
immediately understood why so many of my customers were experiencing
issues. I also see that the competitor was really sincere about
contacting me around channel usage.
My questions are what are my legal options, has anyone dealt with this
type of situation before (deployment within 100 yards), and what kind of
lawyer should I contact (any referrals are welecome)? With the current
heavy usage of spectrum at this site I do not believe there is any
option of let’s play nice and coordinate channels. There aren’t any
left to coordinate and they were all used before they deployed. I don’t
feel I have any option but legal action.
From past list discussions I am under the impression that there may be
the non FCC involved option of filing “interfering with my ability to
conduct business” suit. Any comments on this would be greatly
appreciated.
I also believe I may have recourse with the FCC. I am confident they
are exceeding the legal EIRP on their amped omni as one issue. I also
question if their behavior could be construed as intentionally causing
interference. Knowingly deploying within 100 yards of an existing site
that is already utilizing the spectrum seems to create a situation that
can not avoid interference. If they didn’t know at the time of their
initial deployment they were made aware of exactly what spectrum was
being used since via voice and email exchanges. Even if they are not
competent enough to use a spectrum analyzer they had been informed of
both the existing and potential for further interference issues before
the deployment of the new additional 4 radios I found today. I’m not
really sure I want to go down this path but again I don’t believe they
have left me any other options. How do I begin a conversation with the
FCC related to this situation?
Any and all comments would be greatly appreciated.
Todd Barber
Skylink Broadband Internet
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
970-454-9499
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