! Western Plains Regional Group

!! Description
* Barron land, large factories, new estates is what its all about in the Great Western Plains (and no ADSL! for those out bush  :( )

!! News
* 26/09/04 - HUY <-> HTP survey LOS
* 16/08/04 - ECF <-> HTP survey LOS
* 29/08/04 - No signal was available between ECF & HTP, trying other methods and adding some height to clear the trees :)
* 26/09/04 - Tested HUY <-> HTP using downpipes.
Master craftsman Adrian [NodeHUY] has made a cheap microwave stable enclosure dubbed the cocoon by Rob [NodeHTP] see below ..
Do-It-Yourself Rob [NodeHTP] opted to go the way of the pool stick mast, complete with taped on downpipe see below ..

{http://members.optushome.com.au/datasync/wireless/Mast%20003-640.jpg The Cocoon} {http://members.optushome.com.au/datasync/wireless/poolmast-480.jpg Pool Mast}
'''Materials required:''' 
                    * roll of gladwrap 
                    * roll of tape

* Premade solutions are considered in the works.

Wireless tests were carried out between the cocooned WRT54G and a senao both connected to downpipes.
Unfortunately due to an antenna and height problems at HTP no link was able to be setup, BUT after a trip to "the mound" and picking up [NodeHTP] and [NodeECF] using a yaggi things are looking promising.



!! Members
* [Shibby] - [NodeHUY] - [Altona] %%%
* [Michael] - [NodeECF] - [Altona Meadows] %%%
* [Rob] - [NodeHTP] - [Altona Meadows] %%%
* Shane - [NodeGZQ] %%%

!! Mailing List
* Someone needs to set up a mailing list for this region and put details about how to subscribe in this space.
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!! LocFinder Page

(/maps/area.php?id=2 Area 2)

!! Map
{http://www.melbournewireless.org.au/cgi-bin/mapserv?map=/home/mapserver/mw.map&imgext=144.54+-38.019+144.97+-37.702&mode=map&imgxy=175+175&layer=area_nodes_2&layer=area_boundary_2&layer=rivers&layer=links RGWesternPlains}

Your node is not appearing on this map?  You will need to edit your node details in [LocFinder] and set your OSPF region to 2 (Western Plains).

!!! (http://www.melbournewireless.org.au/cgi-bin/mapserv?map=/home/mapserver/bigmap.map&imgext=144.54+-38.019+144.97+-37.702&mode=map&imgxy=300+300&layer=area_nodes_2&layer=area_boundary_2&layer=rivers&layer=links&layer=roads&layer=semiroads big map) that shows roads %%%

!!! (http://www.melbournewireless.org.au/cgi-bin/mapserv?map=/home/mapserver/huge.map&imgext=144.54+-38.019+144.97+-37.702&mode=map&imgxy=640+512&layer=area_nodes_2&layer=area_boundary_2&layer=rivers&layer=links&layer=roads&layer=semiroads&layer=contours huge map) that shows roads and contours.



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!! Current Projects
* ECF <-> HTP Project
* HTP <-> HUY Project

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!! ECF
* Ordered a few bits and peices, namely a downpipe antenna for the connection to HTP
* In the process of testing the WRT54G against the veritech/seano
* Node ECF is operational! Coverage is currently mainly over Altona Meadows
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!! HTP
* Gradually getting around to building the waveguide, and getting the AP in order. Should be happening soon
* N-Connectors & Pigtail for AP have been ordered ;) - just got to get a mast, and the downpipe material, then it'll be complete!
* Mast & Waveguide ARE BEING BUILT!
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!! GZQ
* After getting the home wireless network working I am now in the process of collecting mast, another wireless card, low loss cabling, etc to join the wider community
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