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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
* 22/10/04 HTP now has all equipment ready for mounting. Linux server
is operation - all is ready to go. Plans to get it operational for
this sunday.
* 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 [1] has made a cheap microwave stable
enclosure dubbed the cocoon by Rob NodeHTP [2] see below ..
Do-It-Yourself Rob NodeHTP [3] opted to go the way of the pool stick
mast, complete with taped on downpipe see below ..
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 [4] and NodeECF [5] using a yaggi things are looking
promising.
MEMBERS
* Shibby [6] - NodeHUY [7] - Altona [8]
* Michael [9] - NodeECF [10] - Meadows [11]
* Rob [12] - NodeHTP [13] - Meadows [14]
* Shane - NodeGZQ [15]
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
Area 2 [16]
MAP
Your node is not appearing on this map? You will need to edit your
node details in LocFinder [17] and set your OSPF region to 2 (Western
Plains).
BIG MAP [18] THAT SHOWS ROADS
HUGE MAP [19] 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
* My homebrew downpipe turned out to be a leech antenna, with good
receive signals but couldn't send very far at all! So, ordered one
from FreeNet [20] Antennas. NodeHTP [21] now consists of: 8-Slot
Downpipe, WRT54G, 7.2m Mast & a box to put everything in. It's all
here, it just has to be put together. Soon!
* Gradually getting around to building the waveguide, and getting
the AP in order. Should be happening soon
* N-Connectors )" title=";)" /> - 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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Back to RegionalGroups [22]
Links:
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[1] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHUY
[2] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHTP
[3] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHTP
[4] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHTP
[5] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeECF
[6] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Shibby
[7] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHUY
[8] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Altona
[9] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Michael
[10] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeECF
[11] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Altona
[12] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Rob
[13] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHTP
[14] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Altona
[15] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeGZQ
[16] http://melbournewireless.org.au/maps/area.php?id=2
[17] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?LocFinder
[18]
http://melbournewireless.org.au/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
[19]
http://melbournewireless.org.au/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
[20] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?FreeNet
[21] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHTP
[22] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?RegionalGroups
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