[PARC] *IMPORTANT UPDATE* IP Phones: HamShack Hotline vs AREDN MeshPhone

[Clay Youmans]

It seems to have some how substituted the link below in the original email:

DO NOT use the 12v power supply you need a 5V power supply.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0B51R96LB/ref=emc_b_5_t
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On Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 11:51 AM Clay Youmans <ve3ycl at gmail.com> wrote:

> As Randy Mentioned at the meeting last night he has acquired a lot of
> Cisco SPA 504 ip phones. Each club member can have one phone for free, they
> are $15 to non members. They are fully supported by Hamshack Hotline and
> our Meshphone System. All phones have been tested and are fully functional
> with some minor cosmetic wear.
>
> The phones we have did not come with power supplys you have several
> options for this you may have a 5v 2.5a wall wart lieing around.
>
> You can purchase one:
>
> 12 Volt Power Supply - 2.5 Amp Standard (12V 2.5A DC) Adapter
> https://a.co/d/fhxbC11
>
> You can power it off of 48v POE some of you may already have these devices
> or you can purchase one:
>
> DSLRKIT Gigabit 48V 30watt PoE Injector Adapter Power Over Ethernet
> 802.3at af UBNT AP 1000Mbps https://a.co/d/2Pq1eeN
>
> *Hamshack Hotline vs Meshphone*
>
> If you want to use it on hamshack hotline you just need a power supply and
> a wired internet connection.
>
> If you want to use it on our Meshphone System you will need to setup a
> AREDN node.
>
> List of supported hardware is available here:
> https://www.arednmesh.org/content/supported-platform-matrix
>
> There are several cheaper options however we would not recommend the gli
> net options ourselves and some other friends have experienced issues with
> killing it with the software up date and just general quality issues with
> the port. If you choose to go this route we cannot provide support for
> loading the software.
>
> Our recommendation is available here:
>
> MikroTik hAP ac lite Dual-concurrent Access Point (RB952Ui-5ac2nD-US)
> https://a.co/d/acipdNz
>
> So you might ask why would you invest the extra money in an AREDN node?
>
> Well first of all you get to play with th3 AREDN microwave technology,
> although currently the nodes will be linked via internet, when we move to
> phase 3 of the HamWAN plan you will be able to access the network via rf in
> most places with some small equipment investments. Which means local
> numbers will be available even when the internet or power is out (provided
> you have a way to power your own gear).
>
> Our Meshphone Server is trunked to Hamshack Hotline this means you can
> dial any Hamshack Hotline number and any hamshack hotline user can dial you.
>
> We can provide local support if your phone is on the local mesh we can
> access it to help troubleshoot or set it up.
>
> The Meshphone Server is maintained by club members.
>
> I hope this answers many questions please contact me if you would like an
> extension on the meshphone server.
>
> As Randy stated him, harmen and myself all have phones at this time so if
> you are interested in one please contact who you are closest too.
>
> 73 de VE3YCL
> Buckhorn, Ontario, Canada
> Basic with Honors, Advanced
>
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