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

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Hey Clay

Just read meeting minutes

Add me to the antenna workshop.

Also saw request for $10.0 donation for phones, no problem will donate next time we meet.

Not sure how many phones you have or the demand, but I could put 2 others to use in the house for VoIP.

Colin

On December 5, 2023 9:59:09 PM UTC, Clay Youmans <ve3ycl at gmail.com> wrote:
>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
><https://www.amazon.ca/Arkare-Adapter-100V-240V-Security-Raspberry-Pi/dp/B0B51R96LB/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=20ZCAK25R1OXT&keywords=5v+2.5A+power+supply&qid=1701813211&s=electronics&sprefix=5v+2+5a+power+supply%2Celectronics%2C78&sr=1-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1>
>
>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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