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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 )
REGION CONTACT
The Region Contact for RGWesternPlains is Richard van Orsow [1]. If
you are new to this region, Richard can point you in the right
direction! If you are from this region and would also like to be a
Region Contact, please add yourself here!
NEWS
* 24/07/05 - Still have everything needed to setup but still havent
achieved a link and have given up until renewed enthusiasm
* 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.
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BREAKING NEWS!!!
Yes, that's right! We've established a link using a Toshiba MiniPCI
[2] card in a laptop on one end, connected to ECF's waveguide with a
Veritech on the other... OVER 700 METERS!
Strangely hard to believe? I thought so too... But check it out.
There's a semi-perminent link established between NodeECF [3] and
NodeIIA [4]. And here's the even HARDER to believe part.. This link is
established at 11Mbps... Send/Receive BOTH ways, and communication is
possible... In your face laws of 2.4Ghz
Rob - NodeHTP [5] reporting from Altona.. Back to you Kent.
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Master craftsman Adrian NodeHUY [6] has made a cheap microwave stable
enclosure dubbed the cocoon by Rob NodeHTP [7] see below ..
Do-It-Yourself Rob NodeHTP [8] 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 [9] and NodeECF [10] using a yaggi things are looking
promising.
MEMBERS
* Shibby [11] - NodeHUY [12] - Altona [13]
* Michael [14] - NodeECF [15] - Meadows [16]
* Rob [17] - NodeHTP [18] - Meadows [19]
* Shane - NodeGZQ [20]
* Evan - NodeIIA [21] - Meadows [22]
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 [23]
MAP
Your node is not appearing on this map? You will need to edit your
node details in LocFinder [24] and set your OSPF region to 2 (Western
Plains).
big map [25] that shows roads
huge map [26] 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 [27] Antennas. NodeHTP [28] 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 [29]
Links:
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[1] http://melbournewireless.org.au/users/?Kahless
[2] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?MiniPCI
[3] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeECF
[4] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeIIA
[5] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHTP
[6] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHUY
[7] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHTP
[8] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHTP
[9] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHTP
[10] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeECF
[11] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Shibby
[12] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHUY
[13] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Altona
[14] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Michael
[15] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeECF
[16] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Altona
[17] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Rob
[18] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHTP
[19] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Altona
[20] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeGZQ
[21] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeIIA
[22] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?Altona
[23] http://melbournewireless.org.au/maps/area.php?id=2
[24] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?LocFinder
[25]
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
[26]
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
[27] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?FreeNet
[28] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?NodeHTP
[29] http://melbournewireless.org.au/?RegionalGroups
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