Solar Powered System Frank Stratton – VE3YY 3G & 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS
Jan 03, 2016
EnvironmentTrailer Park
Calabogie AreaLake area near Tatty Hill500 acre farm with a trailer park behind the
hill3G Distance from Tatty Hill to Burnstown –
20 Km2.4 GHz wireless distance – ½ kilometre
Equipment2.4 GHz
TPLink RouterTPLink repeaters (2)
Rogers Rocket Hub850 MHz 12 element 3G Yagi24 Element 2.4 GHz Yagi2.4 Ghz Dish2.4 Vertical Antenna2.4 GHz 32 slot horizontally polarized
antenna
Equipment Continued
Charge Controllers (MorningStar)Batteries – Flooded and Gel Solar Panels – Mostly manufactured by
Sharp
Lessons LearnedLeaves and 2.4 GHz do not mix.
Cut down trees between the antennasHeight and high gain antennas
Mix vertical and horizontal antennasRouters & Repeaters consume 3 to 4 amps
Do not use 120 volt converters. Direct connect and use only 12 volt repeaters
and routersUse same manufacturer for routers and
repeatersTPLink used in this system