[MVMA] Interest in MVMA AUXCOMM

[Chuck Gelm]

On 11/16/2018 10:31 AM, Moe wrote:
> AFAIK, no one has done site surveys to test locations where deployable mesh nodes could operate in the area (except perhaps the roof of Greene Memorial in Xenia and I don’t know if that ever happened). Correct me if I’m wrong.
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> AFAIK, and I’m not sure they’re required, our local ARES organizations have no mesh-specific locations/arrangements with served agencies. Correct me if I’m wrong.
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> AFAIK, except for Reuben W8GUC, no one in the MVMA has ready-to-go deployable off-grid node setup(s) (I don’t count a bunch of  gear that might be thrown together at the last minute). I know some MVMA members have a Bullet+L-Com or NanoStation M2 (NSM2) but have no 12V/24V PoE, rechargeable batteries/charging, portable elevated mounting, available VoIP phone, or available notebook and recharge for it.  Correct me if I’m wrong.
I have

ready-to-go deployableoff-grid  node setup(s) (I don’t count a bunch of  gear that might be thrown together at the last minute). I know some MVMA members have a Bullet+L-Com or NanoStation M2 (NSM2) but have no 12V/24V PoE,rechargeable batteries/charging, portable elevated mounting, available VoIP phone, or available notebook and recharge for it.

Moe et alia:

I have no 'off-grid' and no rechargable batteries, yet. I have one POE 
for a mesh node.
I have no off-grid power for my IP phone nor laptop.
I have the rest of the items 'in a box' and often set it up on weekends.
My 'mesh-go-box' needs

  * 120vac and either an internet connection or
  * 120vac, the tri-pod mount and the 2 two-by-fours and the mast in the
    garage, a large phillips screwdriver, and an adjustable wrench
    (What I used at Maker Faire 2018).


OTOH, I do not expect to be deployed to a shelter location either.
I do not expect to be invited to support or liaise with the Red Cross's 
"Safe and Well" service.
If these items were to become more likely, I would likely accelerate my 
'off-grid' efforts.
Currently, I feel that an off-grid mesh capable station would be a 
solution in search of a problem.
;-)

Chuck


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> Is AUXCOMM in the MVMA important enough for you to (get ARES qualified if not) build and demonstrate a functional off-grid, deployable mesh node setup linked to one of our 2.4 GHz omnis… especially if you already have a node available? We’ll ensure you get time at an MVMA meeting, and even consider relocating said meeting to accommodate your demonstration if you can’t do it remotely during the meeting or video it. Are you then willing to participate in testing and mapping areas in the Miami Valley where it works or doesn’t? …with an 8’ tripod or a 30-40’ guyed mast?
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> I’d like to know who’ll walk the walk. Who needs 2.4 GHz omnis for AUXCOMM? Please demonstrate that need.
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> Thanks,
> —
> Moe
> 73 de AB8XA

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