[HamWAN PSDR] Vote: Improvements for East Tiger

[Doug Kingston]

And I think we need surge protectors in this plan (add 3x$25).  A modest
addition.

On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 7:44 PM Doug Kingston <dpk at randomnotes.org> wrote:

> I am putting forward this proposal for board approval.  Approval of the
> precise choice of 60GHz gear should probably be left to final decision by
> Netops so long as the cost is approximately the same.  Cost from Kenny's
> spreadsheet totals to $1700.
>
> I approve.
>
> -Doug-
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: Kenny Richards <kenny at holenwall.com>
> Date: Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 7:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [Netops] [HamWAN Board] ETiger Site Upgrade
> To: Doug Kingston <dpk at randomnotes.org>
> Cc: HamWAN Board <board at hamwan.org>, Network Operations <netops at hamwan.org
> >
>
>
> Attached is the cost proposal to expand the ETiger site into the Silke
> building, including adding a new sector (S1). This building/tower currently
> houses the PTZ camera for ETiger, several repeaters owned by KF7BJI and at
> the moment is connected to HamWAN via a small puck radio on the roof. (Via
> the S3 sector on the WA7HJK tower) The proposed upgrade would add another
> sector (S1) to the site, which isn't possible on the WA7HJK towers due to
> space limitations. Part of the expansion includes adding a 60Ghz link
> between the buildings, to move the traffic off the S3 sector. The proposed
> radios are a new product from Mikrotik and are designed specifically for
> harsh environments. One possible future upgrade is putting another PtP dish
> on the Silke tower, to supplement the links to SnoDEM and Camp Murray.
>
>
> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wRYHVIGPupDZnun9nsinUmLDqUDR-4q2Wxsvo3sQBLM/edit?usp=sharing
>
> I believe a director has to officially make the motion before the board
> can vote. My apologies for any mistakes or omissions for this process.
>
> Thanks
> Kenny
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 6:27 PM Doug Kingston <dpk at randomnotes.org> wrote:
>
>> This was not formally presented.  Can you provide wording including costs
>> that we can put up for a vote?
>>
>> -Doug-
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 23, 2020 at 11:19 AM Kenny Richards <richark at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I wanted to provide another update about ETiger.
>>>
>>> I got notified yesterday that Rich-KF7BJI has signed the new contract
>>> with Silke and again will have access to the second ETiger building
>>> starting on Friday. I have already purchased the necessary stand-off and
>>> picked up the sector from Doug to add to the Silke tower. (to add S1 to the
>>> site)  Given the change in the weather, not exactly sure when that will
>>> happen, but I'm personally invested in at least getting the camera back
>>> online.
>>>
>>> The remaining item that I hope was discussed by the board when this was
>>> proposed was purchasing the hardware to link the Silke building with the
>>> HJR building via a 60Ghz link. (Similar to what was done at Rattlesnake)
>>> When I checked, the LHG60g devices were used at Rattlesnake. (
>>> https://mikrotik.com/product/lhg_60g)  Doug recommended the newer nRay
>>> devices. (https://mikrotik.com/product/wireless_wire_nray) The cost of
>>> the nRAY is a little cheaper, since it includes the 'shield' that would be
>>> needed on the LHG60g.
>>>
>>> Regardless of the hardware solution, did the board approve the purchase
>>> of the hardware to link the two buildings and add the additional sector?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Kenny
>>>
>>>
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