Marlon K. Schafer wrote: > I helped design a network that worked through a hurricane out on the > barrier islands near NC. We did NOT use adhoc but rather put in ptp or > ptmp stations. It was pretty amazing to see video feeds from inside the > hurricane. Cool stuff. > > We used mainly Zcomax gear at the time. Just off the shelf stuff. > > Let me know if I can be of help. Maybe I can get lucky and find the guy > that actually built if for you.
Very cool, I will pass on that info, as well as the info of those who wrote me privately. The project (to my knowledge) isn't a "go" yet, it's just a pain point that I know that they eventually have to address. Right now, he's generally looking for vendors that are willing to put in writing some of their "ruggedness" claims or have had experience putting up installations in tough environments. For example, BelAir Networks says (something like) the following in their claims: "BelAir nodes and mounting systems are designed to operate and survive in windy conditions of up to 165mph gust, 100mph sustained." While those claims may look okay, and their brackets look okay, I'm wondering if the antennas could take the same abuse. Is there "hurricane resistant" antennas? Thanks for the feedback! This info is great! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WISPA Wireless List: [email protected] Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
