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Overview:
Build out wide area voted network using spare and readily available commercial grade parts.
History:
Low band has always been intriguing to me. Its unique characteristics and history have had my attention for years. My original plan was to build out a 6M system however, some of my friends that have interest in such a plan do not have their ham license. With the availability of 100+ watt mobiles and the ability to operate in wide band I thought that getting a business license in the low band spectrum would be a fair compromise to get others on the air without. Additionally, I have had an interest lately in old commercial two-way equipment which naturally fits the low band theme.
Parts:
I have in my basement an assortment of CDMs, Maxtracs, MaraTracs, and Kenwood TKxxxx (the model escapes me). I also have an assortment of voters to choose from ranging from the GE voter (white and black chassis), a raven 8 channel, or a few Raytheon SNV12s. Also available are UHF CDMs and like radios that can be used for up/down link radios or the Chinese RoIP boxes (we have a microwave network spanning numerous sites for our existing commercial system).
Restate:
At our disposal we have a 500' commercial tower in SE Wisconsin. Throughout the area we have access to other towers, builidngs, and homes at higher elevations.
Goal:
Using the above equipment, build a central TX site (500' tower) with four RX sites. RX sites can be linked via UHF or via IP. UHF links would utilize existing UHF channels licensed to us for those sites.
Stay tuned for updates. We are discussing frequencies with the coordinator and will likely be using the 42-50 spectrum. Any input and ideas are appreciated.
Overview:
Build out wide area voted network using spare and readily available commercial grade parts.
History:
Low band has always been intriguing to me. Its unique characteristics and history have had my attention for years. My original plan was to build out a 6M system however, some of my friends that have interest in such a plan do not have their ham license. With the availability of 100+ watt mobiles and the ability to operate in wide band I thought that getting a business license in the low band spectrum would be a fair compromise to get others on the air without. Additionally, I have had an interest lately in old commercial two-way equipment which naturally fits the low band theme.
Parts:
I have in my basement an assortment of CDMs, Maxtracs, MaraTracs, and Kenwood TKxxxx (the model escapes me). I also have an assortment of voters to choose from ranging from the GE voter (white and black chassis), a raven 8 channel, or a few Raytheon SNV12s. Also available are UHF CDMs and like radios that can be used for up/down link radios or the Chinese RoIP boxes (we have a microwave network spanning numerous sites for our existing commercial system).
Restate:
At our disposal we have a 500' commercial tower in SE Wisconsin. Throughout the area we have access to other towers, builidngs, and homes at higher elevations.
Goal:
Using the above equipment, build a central TX site (500' tower) with four RX sites. RX sites can be linked via UHF or via IP. UHF links would utilize existing UHF channels licensed to us for those sites.
Stay tuned for updates. We are discussing frequencies with the coordinator and will likely be using the 42-50 spectrum. Any input and ideas are appreciated.