Looking for advice and guidance on setting up a mesh network between Ajo and Why (120 miles west of Tucson). Have access to a high spot near Ajo with a clear 18 mile shot to Why. Can't get into site details here as quite "political" but very good clear shot. Also very good potential for a link north to Gila Bend.
Would be fun (in the distant future) to work out a shot from Ajo to Tucson. Long distance though (about 130 miles from hill in Ajo to Mt.Lemon) across the T'O Nation. I don't know of any ham activity on the Nation but perhaps we could stir things up.
I have been playing with mesh for several years but decided to let things settle out for awhile. Not familiar with the current AREDN software and ubuquity hardware however I am a retired IT guy so it is pretty much a matter of getting updated on the current state of affairs.
I will give complete description of situation via personal email.
Biggest issue at the moment is equipment needed for the 18-20 mile shot from the high hill in Ajo to a 30' pole in Why. All very much in the clear. Thinking of a 5g link with either 5 or 2.5g omni to serve the endpoint communities. 3gig out because of high military activity in the area.
Either respond here or use my email which is n1ahh.ron@gmail.com
Any assistance appreciated.
Ron, N1AHH, Why AZ.
Would be fun (in the distant future) to work out a shot from Ajo to Tucson. Long distance though (about 130 miles from hill in Ajo to Mt.Lemon) across the T'O Nation. I don't know of any ham activity on the Nation but perhaps we could stir things up.
I have been playing with mesh for several years but decided to let things settle out for awhile. Not familiar with the current AREDN software and ubuquity hardware however I am a retired IT guy so it is pretty much a matter of getting updated on the current state of affairs.
I will give complete description of situation via personal email.
Biggest issue at the moment is equipment needed for the 18-20 mile shot from the high hill in Ajo to a 30' pole in Why. All very much in the clear. Thinking of a 5g link with either 5 or 2.5g omni to serve the endpoint communities. 3gig out because of high military activity in the area.
Either respond here or use my email which is n1ahh.ron@gmail.com
Any assistance appreciated.
Ron, N1AHH, Why AZ.
Ron,
We have successfully demonstrated a solid 2.4Ghz link of 33 miles, between Yarnell area (north of Wickenburg) and a spot just north of Surprise. Sent and received 700 kb file in a matter of seconds. This was using Ubiquiti NanoStations on channel -2. Since opening up the ham only channels we have seen vast improvement in range for 2.4 devices. You may not need extra expense of 5 Ghz. Good luck
Ron, K7OPA
Wickenburg, Az.
Ron - I just bought an NS-M2 and an NS-M5 for the about the same price on Amazon. I didn't notice any price difference on the Rocket + 120 Sector for the two bands. Is your source different? Of course, we'd like to buy as cheaply as possible!
Charlie KØTAN
Lake Havasu City, Az