Hi Isaac, I took a look at your website and I'm kind of confused on what you are actually doing? From what I see you are building free networks because you don't think companies should be in control of their networks? Maybe I'm missing something but how would this benefit all the companies out here trying to make a living selling internet service? Is this a free wireless network you're building near Kansas City?
" We envision communications infrastructure that is owned and operated cooperatively, by the whole of humanity, rather than by corporations and states. We are using the power of peer-to-peer technologies to create a global network which is resistant to censorship and breakdown." Jim -----Original Message----- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Isaac Wilder Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 10:27 PM To: wireless@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA] Tower Seminars? Long time subscriber, first time poster. My name is Isaac Wilder. I'm one of the cofounders of the Free Network Foundation, an NGO that supports user-owned telecommunications systems. I'm writing to ask if any of you have recommendations for seminars/cert programs for tower engineering (calculating loads, ballasts, guy tension, assembly, grounding, testing). I am in the Kansas City area, but could travel for the seminar. Something that ended with a cert would be a plus, but the key thing is the know-how. Also interested in climbing/rigging programs. If I could get both in one place, that would be great, but it's not a requirement. We're a small org, and operate on a shoestring, so price is a factor, but obviously safety/quality comes first. Looking for reccomendations, but would also like to know if there are folks to avoid. Any guidance you can give would be greatly appreciated. with gratitude, Isaac Wilder Director, The Free Network Foundation www.thefnf.org _______________________________________________ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
