Club Mesh Net Projects
Our club goal is to setup a Mesh Network in the Moreno Valley area for Club use and emergency communications!
Installing the first 2.4 GHz sector array over Moreno Valley
Working on the new Mesh Net Node setup on AB6MV repeater tower location!
15 DB gain - 90 deg 2.4Ghz antennas
Connected to a Ubiquiti M2 Rocket
15 DB gain - 90 deg 2.4Ghz antennas
Connected to a Ubiquiti M2 Rocket
New 2.4 GHZ Sector Antennas
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Mounting New Sectors on Tower at 2m Repeater location
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View of MV from Repeater location
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Adding a new 5.8 Ghz sector antenna November 2018
Ryan KM6SPZ installing the new 5.8 ghz 120 deg Dual polarity, 19 DB gain sector antenna on our repeater tower. It should cover Moreno Valley and south towards March Field.
The radio is a M5 Rocket and connected to the 2.4 GHz M2 Rocket through a 5 port Tough Switch. This means that both bands are linked together.
The radio is a M5 Rocket and connected to the 2.4 GHz M2 Rocket through a 5 port Tough Switch. This means that both bands are linked together.
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Testing a Mobile Mesh Net setup
Dave KI6CXM on hill top with 15 db sector antenna and Ubiquiti M2 bullet.
Distance is just over 1/2 mile
Rich KK6CXA testing a "Direct TV" dish converted to 2.4Ghz with an Ubiquiti M2 Bullet and a Bi-Quad antenna.
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Rich KK6CXA with a 15 db sector antenna and Bullet M2. 8 foot mast pointing towards KI6CXM on hill top.
Sector to sector antenna connection with a 90% link quality at 37 mbps.
The dish is mounted upside down to allow for "Below Horizon" signal acquisition.
With this antenna we were able to connect at the same distance with a 98% signal level and 78 mbps speed.
Note: I installed a "Sight tube" on the antenna arm to aid in quickly aligning the dish.
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If you are interested in getting involved in the Club Mesh Net project please contact:
Rich Palmer KK6CXA or Bob Morris KK6BXJ using the "Contact MVARA" link on this website.
Rich Palmer KK6CXA or Bob Morris KK6BXJ using the "Contact MVARA" link on this website.
More to come!