I thought it might be interesting for all involved to discuss what we as
WISPs are looking for in 3.65 radios. As I see it, we can expect to
either get radios that are much the same as we currently have, but
operate in a different spectrum or something different that makes best
use of this unique spectrum.
In our case, we have had an experimental 3.65 license for some time and
had a chance to understand the propagation properties of the spectrum
and how it relates to the existing spectrum we have access to. In our
markets, trees are a huge factor limiting our LOS coverage.
Unfortunately, we found that 3.65 doesn't get us much help when it comes
to NLOS through foliage. We did however find that NLOS through buildings
worked significantly better than with 5.8. This can be a combination of
factors that I might not fully understand, but nevertheless these
findings make us very interested in an urban NLOS 3.65 radio.
What I would like to see is for a radio vendor to provide a PtMP system
that operates in 3.65 and has CPE radios designed for indoor NLOS
deployment. I already have a solution for outdoor urban use. And,
through the use of equipment like what is offered by Orthogon we have
the ability to deploy indoor NLOS using 5.8, but it is expense and less
than ideal.
If any vendors are looking along these lines let me know. As I stated
previously, we have a 3.65 experimental license that we could beta test
the equipment with. Additionally, we are planning a large 3.65
deployment throughout our markets as soon as equipment becomes
available, so we can commit to large qualities of radios.
-Matt
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