Typical Equipment List

Basic Equipment: Getting Signal & Enabled For Relay

Approx Cost

Possible Supplier

Notes

Wireless Bridge, Linksys WET11 or Senao CB3 Deluxe

$40  to $110

Best Buy, CompUSA for Linksys

Netgate.net for CB31

Choice depends on the results of the site survey

Antenna

$39 to $65

Available from WSCICC

Choice depends on the results of the site survey

Antenna to Radio Adapter

$15

Available from WSCICC

Case

Variable

 

Waterproof enclosure needed if the Wireless Bridge is to be mounted outdoors.

LMR400 Microwave Cable + 2 connectors

.45/ft + 3.55 per conn

WSCICC

If the Client Bridge is mounted near the antenna this cable may not be needed.

Category 5 cable and connectors. Ethernet Cable

Depends on length

Many sources

Cost Depends on Requirements. This would connect the Bridge to the member's home network

Mast and Mounts

$21 for 10 foot mast

Radio Shaq, Sebastopol

Requirements vary depending on installation

Notes:

1. Your Coop often maintains a supply of the CB3 Deluxe.

2. The above list gets a signal into your home. You may additionally need a hub or router to finally get the signal into your computers. We can consult on your requirements.