[HamWAN PSDR] Potential cell site

Sun Jan 6 15:21:28 PST 2019

Doug, do you have the model number handy for the larger two-foot dish and
shield?

On Sun, Jan 6, 2019 at 1:25 PM Andrew Musselman <ki7kqa at gmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks to Carl for the visit; we established I will have a decent
> connection to Capitol Park.
>
> 73, have a good week all!
>
> On Sat, Jan 5, 2019 at 6:38 PM Doug Kingston <dpk at randomnotes.org> wrote:
>
>> 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
>>>
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