New Plattekloof HS - Ganymede

[morkhans]

I have a new HS for Plattekloof called Ganymede (http://wind.ctwug.za.net/wind/?page=nodes&node=1740) (largest moon of Jupiter). I have decent coverage over Plattekloof, Welgelegen and surrounds (I have some trees buildings issues to the south). You can see a picture here (http://gallery.ctwug.za.net/main.php?g2_itemId=2387). There is existing 2.4GHz kit which will be removed when the CTWUG kit goes up.The plan for now is to run a grid to Drackcore (http://wind.ctwug.za.net/wind/?page=nodes&node=438) and a sector for clients, we can add a second grid at a later stage.

I managed to scavenge the left-overs from the Pluto upgrade so I have a 433, enclosure and a sector. I still have a few missing bits and am putting it out there to see if anyone can made donations in kit or cash. I still need:
2m 50mm mast
27dBi 5.8GHz grid
PoE
2 x 1m LMR
Gland for the enclosure Ethernet (Rellik/Stolla said they have spares)

[DeathWish]

Hi. Is this the sector that us Bothasig guys will connect to?
We disscussed this at the meeting.

[nOs]

Nice to see some guys taking initiative and running with it.

Just for this, if you guys need some help and I'm available, I'll come and help.

[morkhans]

Hi. Is this the sector that us Bothasig guys will connect to?
We disscussed this at the meeting.

In short: no, but I am sure we will be able to cover guys on that side as well.

[morkhans]

Nice to see some guys taking initiative and running with it.
That's the only way to grow the WUG :)


Just for this, if you guys need some help and I'm available, I'll come and help.
Might just have to take you up on that offer ;)

[DeathWish]

I'm sure we decided to broadcast to Bothasig with a 90degree sector.

[morkhans]

I'm sure we decided to broadcast to Bothasig with a 90degree sector.

Correct. That will be put up at another site (I can't recall the location now).

[gsp0t]

i think it was that DeeCee node??

[DeathWish]

Why did I think that it was that house on plattekloof.
Got confused.
Sorry.

[morkhans]

Drakcore has been kind enough to donate a 27dBi grid and 2m mast and will also be taking care of the required kit on his end. I have donated the LMRs and POE so things are ready to go. I am just waiting for a day to get access to the roof. I suspect I have enough hands for the job, but if someone is interested in helping out that would be great. I am Drakcore could also use a set of hands to get things mounted on his side.

[drakcore]

Morkhans we might have a issue with LOS.
I have attached a screen shot, the red area is where my node is give or take and you can see those two nasty trees are right slap in the middle.
You might need to move to the grid to the end of the house on the blue area I marked off but lets do some scans and make some decisions from there.

[morkhans]

Argh! Moving the grid might be an issue. Will have to scan and see how bad it is.

[drakcore]

Unfortunetly those trees are an issue.
Only place to get a good signal/los is at the end of the house on the right(blue area in jpg).
Maybe we can just move that specific grid to the end of the house. :p

[morkhans]

Site is live since late yesterday. We still need to see if the link to Drakcore is going to work. I will be making a plan to get on the roof in the week sometime to see what we can do. If we can't get round those trees then I'll have to look for a new BB option. MasterYoda looks like a possibility.

Thanks to Drakcore, Rellik, NyvenZA for the help. Thanks to ginngs for helping and making access to the site possible.

[Ryan]

If possible i would like to try connect to this HS. going to do some scans tonight once i have my new pole up.

[Diabolix]

Morkhans be sure to upload some pictures to the gallery :)

[morkhans]

Pics added to wind and the Gallery :) http://gallery.ctwug.za.net/main.php?g2_itemId=2385

[morkhans]

Guys just a quick update: I am struggling with the link to Drakcore, so I am not adding anyone to the sector till I have a stable BB link.

[DeathWish]

Hi there.
I did a scan and I get a signal of -74 with my cpe unit and will still be getting a grid.
Can I connect to this site please.