[HamWAN PSDR] Potential cell site

Sat Jan 5 18:38:13 PST 2019

Speaking for PSRG and Seattle ACS tech teams, we have had very good luck
with the Microtik Dynadish.
https://streakwave.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=DynaDishG-5HacD&eq=&Tp=&o1=0
(be sure its the ROW (non-US) version; you will need to send proof of
license and sign a waiver)

The next step up from this is the full 2ft dish with shield kit (about
twice the price.
We have used these for repeater sites and any place with a clear shot at
one of the cells.
Very compromised locations may need the larger dish and shield kit.

-Doug-

On Sat, Jan 5, 2019 at 6:04 PM Jonathan Scherch, KK7PW <
scherch.kk7pw at gmail.com> wrote:

> Andrew and Carl,
>
> I too am interested in joining HamWan and have a clear shot to Gold.
> If/when you meet with Andrew to test his sight, perhaps come by my QTH and
> test as well?  I’d be pleased to hear any recommendations on gear and
> placement.
>
> Thanks much.
>
> Jonathan, KK7PW
>
>
> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:15, Carl <carl at n7kuw.com> wrote:
>
> Andrew,
>
>
>
> There are a number of folks in Seattle that have portable HamWAN gear and
> I’m sure someone would be glad to help you determine if you have a shot.
> I’m in the north end of Seattle and can loan you enough to test Gold, but
> it wouldn’t be good for a permanent setup (not enough gain).
>
>
>
> The real key, absolutely essential, is VISIBLE LINE OF SIGHT to one of the
> sector panels. If you can look through binoculars and see the site, you can
> hit it.  If not, it is very unlikely you could get a  usable shot (unless
> you were very close).  Your best shot, if you have it, would be Beacon.
> Second choice Capitol Park.  Gold is a long distance, and there is another
> tower partially blocking the HamWAN sector aiming at Seattle, but several
> people in West Seattle have a good shot at Gold.  I’m shooting at Gold, and
> get a very poor signal (using a 2 foot dish at my end).  Part of the
> problem is I’m right on the edge of sector 1 and sector 2 (the sectors are
> 120 degrees wide, and signal at the edges is poorer than closer to the
> center). Part of the problem is Gold sectors have down-tilt, they are aimed
> down toward the area surrounding Gold on the peninsula, so Seattle is above
> the peak of the signal. And the last part of the problem is the blocking
> tower I mentioned. A person on Queen Anne has a beautiful view of Gold, but
> a relatively poor signal (usable but not fantastic).  For all of these
> reasons, Gold is a last choice from Seattle if you have any view of Beacon
> or Capitol Park.
>
>
>
> You are welcome to contact me directly if you want to arrange use of a
> flat panel HamWAN “dish” that can see Gold if there is line of sight. I
> know another person who lives south and I’m sure has some portable gear who
> could also help.
>
>
> Carl, N7KUW (carl at n7kuw.com)
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* PSDR [mailto:psdr-bounces at hamwan.org <psdr-bounces at hamwan.org>] *On
> Behalf Of *Andrew Musselman
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 2, 2019 11:02 PM
> *To:* Puget Sound Data Ring
> *Subject:* Re: [HamWAN PSDR] Potential cell site
>
>
>
> Thanks a lot Rob; I'll send my address off-list, will appreciate any help.
>
>
>
> If anyone closer has gear to lend I'll be happy to use it; otherwise I
> will hit you up some time for yours.
>
>
>
> Best
>
> Andrew
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 2, 2019 at 22:54 Rob Salsgiver <rob at nr3o.com> wrote:
>
> Andrew,
>
>
>
> I did a quick look with CalTopo and it looks like Beacon Hill doesn’t
> quite work for the coordinates you gave.  Gold you are right on the edge
> on.  It appears as though you might be right on or over a ridge.  With a
> bit more accurate positioning I can get a better idea for sure on Gold.
>
>
>
> On the plus side, you appear to be right in a patch that gets lit up by
> Capitol Park.  If someone closer to you doesn’t have some gear that you can
> test with, let me know.  I have a grid combo I can loan you for testing,
> but I’m clear up in Granite Falls.
>
>
>
> If you can shoot me an address, tighter GPS, and/or a height at your
> location I can get a better picture for you and send you a couple of pics.
>
>
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Rob Salsgiver – NR3O
>
>
>
> *From:* PSDR [mailto:psdr-bounces at hamwan.org] *On Behalf Of *Andrew
> Musselman
> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 2, 2019 9:12 PM
> *To:* psdr at hamwan.org
> *Subject:* [HamWAN PSDR] Potential cell site
>
>
>
> Hi, I'm just reading up on HamWAN and considering getting connected. I see
> I'm in a reddish zone surrounded by white on the coverage map now and am
> wondering if my property would be a good place for a new cell/link site.
>
>
>
> I'll have to do some tests to see, but I might have line of sight to Gold
> Mountain, and might be able to see Beacon Hill from a roof. I'm at
> approximately 47.569,-122.399.
>
>
>
> Let me know if you have any recommendations on how to proceed; I don't
> want to invest in gear unless I know I'll be able to make it work.
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Best
>
> Andrew
>
>
> --
>
> Andrew Musselman
>
> KI7KQA
>
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