[MLB-WIRELESS] Setting up node in Rowville

[Morgan]

Looking at the map, your best bets (in order of proximity) are probably
HKU, GUR and KGO. You've got solid LOS to several other nodes but judging
by the hardware listed on their node pages I'd say they're probably
defunct. Try contacting the owners via the website (click the username in
the node page to get taken to an email form).

A pair of Powerbeam M5's or AC's should be fine for the link to your
in-laws.

Most of the nodes I'm aware of that are still alive use Powerbeam M5's,
there's the odd few Nanobeams M5's about too. So that'd be my
recommendation for connecting but confirm with whomever you manage to get
in touch with before buying.

On Mon, Feb 15, 2021 at 5:19 PM Dr Newbek <vk3bek at gmail.com> wrote:

> I started getting bits together for a node about a year ago, but decided
> that my approach of converted ex-Galaxy antennas and dumpster-dived routers
> was a bit too 2005-style to be practical... I'm thinking of instead
> investing in some of the Ubiquiti Powerbeam units for mounting on an 8
> metre mast (currently used for VHF) or perhaps a bargeboard-mounted pole on
> the side of the house.
>
> I'd like to establish a link between my parents' place and my in-laws'
> place (about 6 km away, line-of-site), but also have another unit as a
> Melbourne Wireless node. I noticed that there are a few other nodes within
> line of sight of me (my node ID is WZG).
>
> Can anyone suggest a particular, general purpose bit of hardware (e.g.
> would the Powerbeam PBE-M5-400 be suitable for instance?) and if any of you
> are in the Rowville/SE Melb or surrounds, how would I go about connecting
> to your node? Just getting some ideas before investing in hardware.
>
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