nycfire.net feed server

[tbendick]

some photos of the server we put together

Compaq data center rack

8 channel audio monitor
4 spectra VHF radios
5 Kenwood tk840
Bct15

Surge protection
Hub
Maxtrac and a old uniden

Dell 2850
Dell 2650 backup

Few more items here and there.

 

[bezking]

Nice, professional setup. Looks like something I'd find in my datacenter.

 

[tbendick]

Still need a side for the rack to make it neater.

 

[hfxChris]

Still need a side for the rack to make it neater.

I was just going to say that. Otherwise great feed setup!

 

[Rob_K]

I spy a DL380 and 2 DL360s. Can't wait to see what those are for.

Thanks for sharing. Was wondering what was behind the NYC feeds.

What do you have for antena(s)?

 

[tbendick]

Wanted to use the 360's but had some USB issues with 1.0 vs 2.0usb
Also they are very loud.

Antennas are nothing special. Some mag mounts on sheet metal
At some point need to get someone who is good at that stuff to give me some ideas.

 

[GTR8000]

Antennas are nothing special. Some mag mounts on sheet metal
At some point need to get someone who is good at that stuff to give me some ideas.

Off the top of my head, I think you'd do well with some UHF Yagi's. They're directional and high gain, which would work well for your purpose. So for example you could aim one down towards Manhattan and SI (assuming you're in Westchester), and use a multicoupler to connect that antenna to the Manhattan and SI radios for better performance. In fact, depending on where the feed server is located, you could probably cover the entire city with just one or two Yagi's. Unless you're smack in the middle of the city, omnidirectional antennas are a waste, there's nothing you're trying to pull in from the north, west or east.

A top of the line 10 dB gain 470-490 Yagi runs about $105

https://www.tessco.com/products/displayProductInfo.do?sku=68460

The list price on their site is much higher than if you make an account with them. I'm showing $104.04 for that model after logging in.

 

[tbendick]

I like that idea only issue might be the dars radio. Its 800 and uhf

 

[FDNYOPS]

awesome rig. thanks very much for hosting this for everyone!