[MLB-WIRELESS] RFEI: Hills 25dBi antennae

David Ng nudge at d2.net.au
Tue Jan 14 17:40:37 EST 2003


I'd be interested in this bulk buy.  I am in search of 2 directional
antennas.  25dBi is pretty high powered for my situation, I would settle
with 15/19dBi antennas as the nodes i wish to link are about 2-3Km apart.

nudge.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon Butcher" <pickle at alien.net.au>
To: <melbwireless at wireless.org.au>
Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 4:24 PM
Subject: RE: [MLB-WIRELESS] RFEI: Hills 25dBi antennae


>
> Hi all,
>
> Fenn, it depends on the interest. Between the two antennas, the Hills
> looks slightly more wind and corrosion resistant, and has a much more
> even radiation pattern. The only other difference is that the Hills is
> 25.8 dBi, 10 watts maximum, and the HyperGain is 24.38 dBi, 50 watts
> maximum.
>
> IMHO the Hills looks like a better quality antenna (you really do get
> what you pay for after all), and I'm keen on supporting an Australian
> company. Every piece of Hills equipment I've had refuses to die! Having
> said that, though, the cost of these things is certainly one thing I'm
> taking into consideration - Looking in my wallet, any cost reduction is
> a good thing.
>
> The shipping cost of a larger quantity may outweigh the price reduction
> from Hills, depending on any cheaper shipping cost possible (Thanks Matt
> and Ciaran). While I'm a little more inclined to go with Hills for a
> couple of bucks extra, I'm still happy to go with either option. It
> really does depend on how many units are requested.
>
> I will contact Hills now to see what kind of bulk discount price they
> can manage. I'll get back to you with their reply (which may be
> tomorrow, looking at the time)..
>
> Cheers, thanks for your input guys :)
>
>  - Simon
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Fenn Bailey [mailto:fenn_b at superdockets.com.au]
> > Sent: Tuesday, 14 January 2003 14:46
> > To: melbwireless at wireless.org.au
> > Cc: 'Simon Butcher'
> > Subject: RE: [MLB-WIRELESS] RFEI: Hills 25dBi antennae
> >
> >
> > Thanks for the heads-up Ciaran,
> >
> > Simon, do you think this would be a better option? Maybe we
> > can play them off each other for price?
> >
> > Fenn.
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-melbwireless at wireless.org.au
> > > [mailto:owner-melbwireless at wireless.org.au] On Behalf Of
> > > Ciaran Finnegan
> > > Sent: Tuesday, 14 January 2003 2:34 PM
> > > To: melbwireless at wireless.org.au
> > > Subject: RE: [MLB-WIRELESS] RFEI: Hills 25dBi antennae
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > In case anybody's interested. I recently bought some from a US
> > > firm called Hyperlink, they have a special offer on packs of 6
> > > which works out at about AU$114 + shipping.
> > >
> > > http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/hg2424g.php
> > >
> > > Rgds,
> > >
> > > C.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: tparker at netspace.net.au [mailto:tparker at netspace.net.au]
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 1:34 PM
> > > > To: melbwireless at wireless.org.au
> > > > Subject: Re: [MLB-WIRELESS] RFEI: Hills 25dBi antennae
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Matt and list,
> > > >
> > > > Since this is topical at the moment, I'll repost my 900AP
> > > > waterproofing photos.  With some careful shielding you should
> > > > be able to fit two into the same box.
> > > >
> > > > http://www.wiresncode.com/projects/wireless/dlink/
> > > >
> > > > This is a USA 900AP, not sure if the PCB is the same size in
> > > > vak's units.
> > > >
> > > > Cheers,
> > > > Tom
> > > >
> > > > Quoting Matt Pearce <mattpearce at optusnet.com.au>:
> > > >
> > > > > I believe I would probably get one or 2 myself as well.  I
> > > > am thinking
> > > > > about trying to make a repeater out of 2 antenna's and 2 of
> > > > the D-Link
> > > > > 900 AP's.
> > > > > :-)
> > > > >
> > > > > Matt.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > > From: "Simon Butcher" <pickle at alien.net.au>
> > > > > To: <melbwireless at wireless.org.au>
> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 1:06 PM
> > > > > Subject: [MLB-WIRELESS] RFEI: Hills 25dBi antennae
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Hi all,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I'm curious as to how much interest there would be in a
> > > > bulk order
> > > > > > of Hills 25dBi parabolic dish antennae? I'm willing to
> > > look into
> > > > > > organising such an order, since the TIB seems to
> > > constantly have
> > > > > > omni's for sale
> > > > > > (*cough* :)..
> > > > > >
> > > > > > More information can be found at
> > > > > > http://www.hillsantenna.com.au/catalog/microwaveantennalo.pdf
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Prices would be less than $160 per antenna + postage (although
> > > > > > postage may be complicated or impossible due to
> > Australia Post
> > > > > > parcel restrictions). I'd be willing to allow pick-up
> > > > from here, in
> > > > > > Croydon (Look at Node FXC on LocFinder for a map :).
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Obviously the more buyers the cheaper the price will get.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If there's interest in lower power antennae, please tell
> > > > me too, as
> > > > > > Hills also have 15 and 19 dBi models (for cheaper, obviously).
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Cheers,
> > > > > >
> > > > > >  - Simon
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
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