> Eric -
> I haven't used the Motrola Canopy equipment, but I've heard good things
> about it.
> There are members on the group who have used unlicensed 900 MHz / 5.8
> GHz IP data linking
> solutions from AvaLAN Wireless. I believe their data rates are around 1
> Megabit/sec.
> You can find more information at:
> Looking at AvaLAN's web site it appears you could put up a link with two
> 5.8 GHz data radios & antennas for around $2,000.
> 73, Mark, WB9QZB
>
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> *From:* hamkd7cao <
eric@...>
> *To:*
D-STAR_23cm@...
> *Sent:* Mon, October 26, 2009 2:43:01 PM
> *Subject:* [D-STAR_23cm] Backhaul on Motorola Canopy 5.8 GHz
>
> I am looking for information from users that my have attempted to
> utilize the Motorola Canopy equipment as a back-haul to provide WAN
> access at a remote site. We are preparing to install our second D*STAR
> Cluster including DD on a 2000' tower that is some 30 miles away from
> our current tower.
>
> Paths calculate out to be within acceptable range, we are also utilizing
> the largest parabolic dishes commercially available for Canopy
> equipment. Frequencies will be on the 5.8 GHz since regional partners
> would not approve our request to utilize 4.9 GHz licensed service. What
> I am curious about is if anyone has attempted to test this type of setup
> for your location. We are utilizing grant funds for the purchase of
> equipment so we have backing from our Emergency Management Agencies.
>
> The system was designed by several members but, path information was
> calculated using Radio Mobile Deluxe and confirmed with calculations by
> a retired AT&T Microwave Systems Technician.
>
> Thanks for your assistance.
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