June 9, 2020
Mike VE7KPZ has ordered the 2 x HAMwan CPEs (one primary, one spare) required to setup a wireless internet link between the VE7EGO repeater site and the HAMwan implementation on Turtle mountain. This will facilitate an alternate internet connection for the mountaintop shack.
While many HAMwan folks are recommending the MikroTik RBLHG-5HPnD model for it's great receive performance (due to a large dish), this unit is not really meant for a windy mountaintop repeater site.
Instead, Mike has chosen the latest generation in the MikroTik SXT line, the RBSXTsq5HPnD model (front/back):
This CPE has a little lower gain, but shoots out a bit more RF power (if needed) to overcome it's gain deficiency. Survivability of this unit is much higher for windy locations with an upwards of 200 km/h wind rating.
Check out the brochure here.
The units were ordered from BC supplier Solimedia and have since arrived (quite promptly in fact). One has been given to Terry VE7TRZ to start testing with from his QTH.
FYI and 73,
Mike VE7KPZ
NORAC Vice President and Technical Committee Lead