[LeArc] Re: IRLP repeater linking.

[Rich Sample]

A request for a network connection in Lincoln hall would have to go through
University Housing and Dining more than likely.  They would then OK it and
get a quote from Physical plant to pull the CAT 5 cable.   The average cost
in the past to have P.Plant pull CAT 5 has been around $200.   It might be
more in Lincoln depending on where the hub room is located.

All in all an antenna on the small tower outside the old hyvee probably
would be cheaper.   If Greg could provide a space in the engineering area of
the new WIUM location, there would be very few people around the radio.
Also heat in Lincoln hall due to no A.C. might be an issue with a computer
there.  Also the room that houses the 440 is not a secure room.   You might
very likely find a computer that grows feet when school is in session.

Just my .02
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joseph L. Rossmiller" <ag9y@macomb.com>
To: "Donald Johnson" <ka9sqb@macomb.com>; "Lamoine Emergency ARC"
<learc@mailman.qth.net>
Cc: "Richard Sample" <rr-sample@wiu.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 5:31 AM
Subject: IRLP repeater linking.


> Talked with Rich a couple nights ago about putting a linked radio in the
> radar room.  He was unsure about it because of the renovations being
> done to Memorial Hall.  He suggested that perhaps we would be better
> trying to house the radio at the site the radio stations are moving to.
> He thought you might know who to approach and inquire about this.
>
> I was also wondering if there is an internet connection in the penthouse
> on top of Lincoln?  If not, could we have one installed?  And how much
> would it cost us?  Housing the unit there might be more secure than in a
> building full of people.
>
> At Lincoln Hall, we would not need an external antenna.  Over the bluff
> at the old Hy-Vee we might need to mount an antenna outside.  At Lincoln
> Hall we might be able to directly connect to the 440 repeater if we want
> to.  That is an option we would not have at the old Hy-Vee.
>
> Anyone else with any ideas, please feel free to speak up.
>
> Don, please let me know if you find anything out.
>
> 73 de Joe.
>
>