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roof [2018-05-26 09:56] timroof [2019-03-23 20:32] – [Current Status] mike
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 ====== Block-B Roof ====== ====== Block-B Roof ======
 +
 +===== Current Status =====
  
 External: External:
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   * <del>30cm dish access point</del>   * <del>30cm dish access point</del>
   * HF Multiband Dipole   * HF Multiband Dipole
 +  * ~90cm offset dish on a stand on the main roof
  
-Internal:+Internal (near external door):
  
   * "sdr" PC with two RTL-SDR receivers (one with HF converter)   * "sdr" PC with two RTL-SDR receivers (one with HF converter)
-  * "aprspi" Raspberry Pi with RTL-SDR receiver+  * <del>"aprspi" Raspberry Pi with RTL-SDR receiver</del>
   * OptiPlex 755 PC and SDRplay receiver   * OptiPlex 755 PC and SDRplay receiver
   * FlightRadar24 receiver unit with GPS antenna   * FlightRadar24 receiver unit with GPS antenna
   * LoRaWAN gateway and antenna (Al)   * LoRaWAN gateway and antenna (Al)
-  * TL-WR703N access point 
   * 8-port network switch   * 8-port network switch
 +
 +Internal (central shelf unit):
 +
 +  * "switch-roof-b" 24-port network switch
 +  * "ap-roof" Mikrotik 941-2nd access point
  
 Cable links: Cable links:
  
-  * Cat 5 network cable to G11 +  * 2x Cat 5 network cable to G11 
-  * Coax RF cable to G1+  * 2x Coax RF cable to G1
   * Various Coax to external antennas   * Various Coax to external antennas
 +
 +===== Accessing the external roof =====
 +
 +Summerhall must be contacted before any Hacklab activity is carried out on the roof (not including the plant room). This is to avoid causing alarm to security personnel.
 +
 +Weekdays before 18:00: email the list of contacts below, before going onto the roof.
 +
 +At other times: email the list of contacts below, and **also speak to the reception desk or contact the duty manager or security by radio**.
 +
 +info@summerhall.co.uk, dm@summerhall.co.uk, antonia@summerhall.co.uk, info@edinburghhacklab.com
 +[[info@summerhall.co.uk,dm@summerhall.co.uk,antonia@summerhall.co.uk,info@edinburghhacklab.com?subject=Hacklab access to Block B roof|mailto]]
 +
 +This is the process agreed between Al and Antonia on 28th May 2018.
 +
 +Other Rules:
 +
 +  * Don't go on the roof in bad weather.
 +  * Don't work alone.
 +  * Stay away from the bees, especially during warm daylight hours.
 +
 +<del>{{ :techcube_roof_access_permit_form.docx |}}</del>
 +
 +===== Plans - what it should look like =====
 +
 +Inside:
 +
 +  * shelf rack in central part of plant room
 +
 +Outside:
 +
 +  * good antenna mast on stair 1 (near)
 +  * good antenna mast on stair 2 (far)
 +  * some kind of mounting on side of plant room (on other side of wall from shelf unit)
 +  * satellite-tracking mount (SatNOGS)
 +  * weather station
 +
 +Antennas:
 +
 +  * HF horizontal dipole along length of roof, center point on stair 2 mast
 +  * Dual-band co-linear stick antenna on one of the masts
 +  * Flightradar24 stick antenna
 +  * LoraWAN/TTN
 +  * HF magnetic loop
  
roof.txt · Last modified: 2024-01-17 02:44 by cazagen

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