It worked? Wow, I've got a 17db M2 that just doesn't work up here in NE w/ the weather conditions in winter that I want to replace w/ the 15db 900mhz grid but have been skeptical
> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Rick Smith > Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2006 11:30 PM > To: WISPA General List > Subject: Re: [WISPA] 900 client and omni antennas > > Actually, Tom, I was skeptical of the 15dbi grid as well, so I grabbed > one.... it worked... worked well as I remember. I pulled it out of the > box at a customer's site where we SWORE it would work with a 13 yagi, > but it didn't, and it made a Canopy link usable... > > They're awkward as hell, but the funny thing is, you can use the SAME > grid and replace the horn someday if situations change and you happen to > gain LOS to the same tower... :) > > At around $75, they're not too bad on the wallet, either. > > Tom DeReggi wrote: > > > The large 3 ft 18 dbi round one sure looks cool, when you have space > > to mount a 3 ft parabolic dish. Not many homeowners would allow that > > one on the roof. However, I'm scared to use the 15 dbi ones, Its the > > same grid as 2.4Ghz. I have a hard time believing a grid designed for > > 2.4Ghz works well for 900Mhz as well. I have no testing experience > > with it to know one way or the other. > > > > We've used the Pac Omnis, solid parabolics, and panels, andthey've all > > worked well as spec'd. > > > > Tom DeReggi > > RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc > > IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > *To:* 'WISPA General List' <mailto:[email protected]> > > *Sent:* Monday, February 13, 2006 8:11 PM > > *Subject:* RE: [WISPA] 900 client and omni antennas > > > > What about the pacwireless grid’s? > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Tom DeReggi > > *Sent:* Monday, February 13, 2006 2:11 PM > > *To:* WISPA General List > > *Subject:* Re: [WISPA] 900 client and omni antennas > > > > > > > > The best client antenna in 900 depends on the typical weather / > > environment, not just specifically best antenna. > > > > > > > > To combat heavy foliage in very Rural areas (dry summer > > months), M2inc's - 17 dbi Yagis have been invaluable to gain > > maximum RSSI, to penetrate the trees. However, they become > > useless in Winter weather, when they get ice buildup on them. > > > > > > > > In a ice/snow heavy environment, panel antennas are MUCH better, > > for example the built-in 10dbi antenna of Trango 900 radios, to > > get max allowed RSSI in a weather resistent panel enclosure. The > > F/B is poor (only 12 db), but often the best choice for ease, > > cost, and Dual pol flexibilty. > > > > > > > > In high noise areas, such as Urban or colocated near paging gear, > > a high quality antenna like MTI's 10 dbi panel, offers maximum F/B > > ratio, to block out interference. Not much can out perform them, > > but at a trade off of cost and flexibility of pol change on the fly. > > > > > > > > When Yagi's can be mounted low for easy access, (within Gorilla > > Ladder height (18 feet), and for residential where I can afford to > > take the risk of not having pol change on the fly (usually > > consistent noise floor on a polarity), I don't hesitate to install > > a Yagi as my first choice. Often Verticle is less desirable > > interference any way, based on paging companies. However, for > > critical links, installing the M2inc yagis are risky. They > > mounting method is horrible. It allows a lot of play for the Yagi > > to move in heavy winds. If mounted high on a steep roof, I avoid > > the Yagi unless they are absolutely necessary, because they need > > mcuh more frequent attention. For example to wipe the snow off of > > them, or re-align. > > > > > > > > There are someother Yagis that have more secure double point > > mounts, around 12-15 dbi, if you can afford to give up the 2 db. > > > > > > > > As for verticle Omni type client antennas, for example for mobile > > apps, I have no advice. > > > > > > > > Tom DeReggi > > RapidDSL & Wireless, Inc > > IntAirNet- Fixed Wireless Broadband > > > > > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > *From:* Rick Harnish <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > *To:* 'WISPA General List' <mailto:[email protected]> > > > > *Sent:* Monday, February 13, 2006 1:11 PM > > > > *Subject:* [WISPA] 900 client and omni antennas > > > > > > > > What are the 900 client antennas of choice as well as omni > > directionals. I would like a solution that can get 5-6 miles > > NLOS. We don’t have a lot of dense foliage that we have tried > > to penetrate up until now but are looking for a solution for > > select cells. > > > > > > > > Respectfully, > > > > > > > > **/Rick Harnish/** > > > > /President/ > > > > /OnlyInternet Broadband & Wireless, Inc./ > > > > /260-827-2482 Office/ > > > > /260-307-4000 Cell/ > > > > /260-918-4340 VoIP/ > > > > /www.oibw.net <http://www.oibw.net/>/ > > > > **/[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>/** > > > > > > > > **/ /***/ <http://www.oibw.net/>/* > > > > > > > > <http://www.wispa.org/> > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---- > > > > -- > > WISPA Wireless List: [email protected] > > > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.6/258 - Release Date: > > 02/13/2006 > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.6/258 - Release Date: > > 02/13/2006 > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > -- > > WISPA Wireless List: [email protected] > > > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > -- > WISPA Wireless List: [email protected] > > Subscribe/Unsubscribe: > http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless > > Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.7/259 - Release Date: 02/13/2006 > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. 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