Hi Gang, In recent messages, Ubiquiti equipment has been mentioned for links. I was wondering how it stacks-up in terms of keeping out / withstanding the weather. I have an application in mind for an AllStar node and it will be on a wild hilltop with nasty weather (very). The path I have in mind is just under 10 miles, clear line-of-sight. Can any of the ubiquiti stuff stand a bit of a weather bashing and, if so, which items have been found best? David GD4HOZ
They sure can! I am running some bullet5's with 25 dbi grids looking at each other for just over 5 years in North Central, PA and well as Nanostations and they have not had any problems. Most are mounted on towers and have seen some pretty harsh weather! Corey N3FE ________________________________________ From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org [app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of David Osborn [david.osborn@manx.net] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 1:58 PM To: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Subject: [App_rpt-users] Ubiquiti Equipment Hi Gang, In recent messages, Ubiquiti equipment has been mentioned for links. I was wondering how it stacks-up in terms of keeping out / withstanding the weather. I have an application in mind for an AllStar node and it will be on a wild hilltop with nasty weather (very). The path I have in mind is just under 10 miles, clear line-of-sight. Can any of the ubiquiti stuff stand a bit of a weather bashing and, if so, which items have been found best? David GD4HOZ -- This message was scanned and is believed to be clean. Click here to report this message as spam.<http://simba.repeater.net:8080/cgi-bin/learn-msg.cgi?id=DE7951FA3.A71BD>
Rocket M5's are the toughest stuff they make (that I've used). With the 30 dbi dish and radome cover they're great but that's a bit much for 10 miles. I think you could do that shot using Nanobridges with the 25dbi (18 inch) dish. I have a 20 mile shot using those with no problems. For $95 us dollars each they're a steal. Make sure you use shielded cable with the RJ45's that ground the shield at either end. Also watch the 5.6 band (though i'm not sure what your amateur band plan might include). They use it for radar here and an ISP in Utah got a hefty fine for operating on that frequency. 73 de K0JSC On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Corey Dean <n3fe@repeater.net> wrote:
They sure can! I am running some bullet5's with 25 dbi grids looking at each other for just over 5 years in North Central, PA and well as Nanostations and they have not had any problems. Most are mounted on towers and have seen some pretty harsh weather!
Corey N3FE ________________________________________ From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org [app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of David Osborn [david.osborn@manx.net] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 1:58 PM To: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Subject: [App_rpt-users] Ubiquiti Equipment
Hi Gang,
In recent messages, Ubiquiti equipment has been mentioned for links.
I was wondering how it stacks-up in terms of keeping out / withstanding the weather. I have an application in mind for an AllStar node and it will be on a wild hilltop with nasty weather (very). The path I have in mind is just under 10 miles, clear line-of-sight.
Can any of the ubiquiti stuff stand a bit of a weather bashing and, if so, which items have been found best?
David GD4HOZ
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Where are you guys finding the best place to purchase the gear from? From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Carrier Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 14:36 To: Corey Dean Cc: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org; David Osborn Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Ubiquiti Equipment Rocket M5's are the toughest stuff they make (that I've used). With the 30 dbi dish and radome cover they're great but that's a bit much for 10 miles. I think you could do that shot using Nanobridges with the 25dbi (18 inch) dish. I have a 20 mile shot using those with no problems. For $95 us dollars each they're a steal. Make sure you use shielded cable with the RJ45's that ground the shield at either end. Also watch the 5.6 band (though i'm not sure what your amateur band plan might include). They use it for radar here and an ISP in Utah got a hefty fine for operating on that frequency. 73 de K0JSC On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Corey Dean <n3fe@repeater.net <mailto:n3fe@repeater.net> > wrote: They sure can! I am running some bullet5's with 25 dbi grids looking at each other for just over 5 years in North Central, PA and well as Nanostations and they have not had any problems. Most are mounted on towers and have seen some pretty harsh weather! Corey N3FE ________________________________________ From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org <mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org> [app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org <mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org> ] On Behalf Of David Osborn [david.osborn@manx.net <mailto:david.osborn@manx.net> ] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 1:58 PM To: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org <mailto:app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> Subject: [App_rpt-users] Ubiquiti Equipment Hi Gang, In recent messages, Ubiquiti equipment has been mentioned for links. I was wondering how it stacks-up in terms of keeping out / withstanding the weather. I have an application in mind for an AllStar node and it will be on a wild hilltop with nasty weather (very). The path I have in mind is just under 10 miles, clear line-of-sight. Can any of the ubiquiti stuff stand a bit of a weather bashing and, if so, which items have been found best? David GD4HOZ -- This message was scanned and is believed to be clean. Click here to report this message as spam.<http://simba.repeater.net:8080/cgi-bin/learn-msg.cgi?id=DE7951FA3.A71B D> _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org <mailto:App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
There is a local wisp/cell provider in my area (North Central, PA) that I get them through. The prices on average are about the same or a little lower. I use them to save on shipping. They don't have it listed on their website, I just email a local ham that works there and he sends me back a price. Corey N3FE ________________________________________ From: Michael Hebert [mhebert1975@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 3:38 PM To: 'Jeff Carrier'; Corey Dean Cc: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org; 'David Osborn' Subject: RE: [App_rpt-users] Ubiquiti Equipment Where are you guys finding the best place to purchase the gear from? From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org [mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Carrier Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 14:36 To: Corey Dean Cc: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org; David Osborn Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Ubiquiti Equipment Rocket M5's are the toughest stuff they make (that I've used). With the 30 dbi dish and radome cover they're great but that's a bit much for 10 miles. I think you could do that shot using Nanobridges with the 25dbi (18 inch) dish. I have a 20 mile shot using those with no problems. For $95 us dollars each they're a steal. Make sure you use shielded cable with the RJ45's that ground the shield at either end. Also watch the 5.6 band (though i'm not sure what your amateur band plan might include). They use it for radar here and an ISP in Utah got a hefty fine for operating on that frequency. 73 de K0JSC On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Corey Dean <n3fe@repeater.net<mailto:n3fe@repeater.net>> wrote: They sure can! I am running some bullet5's with 25 dbi grids looking at each other for just over 5 years in North Central, PA and well as Nanostations and they have not had any problems. Most are mounted on towers and have seen some pretty harsh weather! Corey N3FE ________________________________________ From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org<mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org> [app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org<mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org>] On Behalf Of David Osborn [david.osborn@manx.net<mailto:david.osborn@manx.net>] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 1:58 PM To: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org<mailto:app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> Subject: [App_rpt-users] Ubiquiti Equipment Hi Gang, In recent messages, Ubiquiti equipment has been mentioned for links. I was wondering how it stacks-up in terms of keeping out / withstanding the weather. I have an application in mind for an AllStar node and it will be on a wild hilltop with nasty weather (very). The path I have in mind is just under 10 miles, clear line-of-sight. Can any of the ubiquiti stuff stand a bit of a weather bashing and, if so, which items have been found best? David GD4HOZ -- This message was scanned and is believed to be clean. Click here to report this message as spam.<http://simba.repeater.net:8080/cgi-bin/learn-msg.cgi?id=DE7951FA3.A71BD> _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org<mailto:App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users -- This message was scanned and is believed to be clean. Click here to report this message as spam.<http://simba.repeater.net:8080/cgi-bin/learn-msg.cgi?id=5348C1FA3.A666C>
I know of a shot at 13 miles with very decent signal levels that has been up for 2 years using nano bridges with no problems. Corey N3FE ________________________________________ From: Jeff Carrier [k0jsc.jeff@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 3:35 PM To: Corey Dean Cc: David Osborn; app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Subject: Re: [App_rpt-users] Ubiquiti Equipment Rocket M5's are the toughest stuff they make (that I've used). With the 30 dbi dish and radome cover they're great but that's a bit much for 10 miles. I think you could do that shot using Nanobridges with the 25dbi (18 inch) dish. I have a 20 mile shot using those with no problems. For $95 us dollars each they're a steal. Make sure you use shielded cable with the RJ45's that ground the shield at either end. Also watch the 5.6 band (though i'm not sure what your amateur band plan might include). They use it for radar here and an ISP in Utah got a hefty fine for operating on that frequency. 73 de K0JSC On Fri, May 10, 2013 at 1:09 PM, Corey Dean <n3fe@repeater.net<mailto:n3fe@repeater.net>> wrote: They sure can! I am running some bullet5's with 25 dbi grids looking at each other for just over 5 years in North Central, PA and well as Nanostations and they have not had any problems. Most are mounted on towers and have seen some pretty harsh weather! Corey N3FE ________________________________________ From: app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org<mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org> [app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org<mailto:app_rpt-users-bounces@ohnosec.org>] On Behalf Of David Osborn [david.osborn@manx.net<mailto:david.osborn@manx.net>] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 1:58 PM To: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org<mailto:app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> Subject: [App_rpt-users] Ubiquiti Equipment Hi Gang, In recent messages, Ubiquiti equipment has been mentioned for links. I was wondering how it stacks-up in terms of keeping out / withstanding the weather. I have an application in mind for an AllStar node and it will be on a wild hilltop with nasty weather (very). The path I have in mind is just under 10 miles, clear line-of-sight. Can any of the ubiquiti stuff stand a bit of a weather bashing and, if so, which items have been found best? David GD4HOZ -- This message was scanned and is believed to be clean. Click here to report this message as spam.<http://simba.repeater.net:8080/cgi-bin/learn-msg.cgi?id=DE7951FA3.A71BD> _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org<mailto:App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users -- This message was scanned and is believed to be clean. Click here to report this message as spam.<http://simba.repeater.net:8080/cgi-bin/learn-msg.cgi?id=CBC4C1FA3.AB560>
They worlk perfect In my place, 2 bullet M2 and 2 nanoststion M5 been working for a year+ with out a problem.. And the wifi community ZAP quebec use them to provide internet while the winter carnaval in Quebec. From: David Osborn Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 1:58 PM To: app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org Subject: [App_rpt-users] Ubiquiti Equipment Hi Gang, In recent messages, Ubiquiti equipment has been mentioned for links. I was wondering how it stacks-up in terms of keeping out / withstanding the weather. I have an application in mind for an AllStar node and it will be on a wild hilltop with nasty weather (very). The path I have in mind is just under 10 miles, clear line-of-sight. Can any of the ubiquiti stuff stand a bit of a weather bashing and, if so, which items have been found best? David GD4HOZ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ App_rpt-users mailing list App_rpt-users@ohnosec.org http://ohnosec.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/app_rpt-users
We use Bullets both 2.4 and 5.8 Ghz for City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii State Civil Defense and my own personal repeater systems in Hawaii. The longest shot that I have is 30 miles from the town of Hilo to the 8500' level of Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii. I'm running 1/2 rate bandwidth and still hold a significant amount of signal headroom. It has been running for several years without any issues what so ever. I've purchased all of my equipment from http://www.microcom.us/browse-by-brand--ubiquiti-networks.html and have had great service and success with them. The hill has significant issues from icing to very high amounts of UV, cold-hot-cold etc. It's been flawless. It's been a install it and forget it type of project For the price, there is no equal From: David Osborn <david.osborn@manx.net> Date: Friday, May 10, 2013 7:58 AM To: "app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org" <app_rpt-users@ohnosec.org> Subject: [App_rpt-users] Ubiquiti Equipment Hi Gang, In recent messages, Ubiquiti equipment has been mentioned for links. I was wondering how it stacks-up in terms of keeping out / withstanding the weather. I have an application in mind for an AllStar node and it will be on a wild hilltop with nasty weather (very). The path I have in mind is just under 10 miles, clear line-of-sight. Can any of the ubiquiti stuff stand a bit of a weather bashing and, if so, which items have been found best? David GD4HOZ
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