[HamWAN PSDR] VOTE: $2k budget for Haystack site hardware

[Bart Kus]

Hello,

I'd like to propose we allow spending of up to $2k to cover the costs of 
installing a photovoltaic (solar) power system @ Haystack. The site 
owner has allowed us to host a site up there as long as it doesn't 
impact their power budget.  The site is not wired to any utility power, 
and transporting propane to it is expensive.  This is a 1-time cost, and 
the hardware will remain property of the site owner.  In exchange 
they'll be giving us new mounting points for 2 dishes and 2 sectors, 
which will have a huge impact on coverage and extending the network.  
Our recurring cost for the site will be $0/mo, which is an ideal 
long-term arrangement.

Here is a list of the hardware required:


Costs converting 12VDC to 24VDC 				
Item 	Desc 	Link 	Quantity 	Cost 	Total
1 	24->12VDC MeanwellSD-50B-12 
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Mean-Well/SD-50B-12/?qs=jVZN1Oke4Bx6867ajq9o4g== 
	1 	$51 	$51
2 	SolarWorld 275 Watt Mono Module 
http://www.backwoodssolar.com/solarworld-270-watt-mono-module-1359 
2 	$347 	$694
3 	30' Cable with Locking MC4 Plugs 
http://www.backwoodssolar.com/30-cable-w-locking-mc4-plugs 	2 	$30 	$60
4 	Midnite AC Din Rail Mount Breaker - 15A & 20A (15A is needed) 
http://www.backwoodssolar.com/outback-60a-ac-breaker 	2 	$19 	$38
5 	Fuse Holder and TWO 60A Class R Fuses 
http://www.backwoodssolar.com/holder-for-100-amp-fuse 	1 	$28 	$28
6 	PV Module Ground Lug/screw/nut 
http://www.backwoodssolar.com/pv-module-ground-lug-screw-nut 	2 	$4 	$8
7 	Battery Interconnect Cable - 24" - 4/0 
http://www.backwoodssolar.com/products/batteries-accessories/battery-cables/24in-4-0-cable-with-lug-ends 
	10 	$26 	$260
7a 	Battery Interconnect Cable - 24" - 2/0 	Local -> Pacific Power 
Battery (+$5/end to crimp) 	10 	$10 	$100
8 	IOTA Battery Charger - 24V 40A - DLS27-40 
http://www.backwoodssolar.com/iota-40a-24v-battery-charger 	1 	$395 	$395
9 	Tax (.086) Sultan Mailing Address 
http://dor.wa.gov/docs/forms/excstx/locsalusetx/localslsuseflyer_quarterly.pdf 
	1 	$78 	$78.24
10 	5% for cables/time/mounting etc 
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yJZJIOW6lys/Twvf9ylPUGI/AAAAAAAACdk/YEUZm-ZR-QU/s1600/strongman.jpg 
	1 	$45 	$45.49
	Grand Total 				$1,757



In the $2k request, I'm also allowing ~$250 for shipping costs. Solar 
panels are large.  Anything not spent will be returned to the HamWAN budget.

We already have all the other hardware required to deploy the site 
in-stock.  Some of it is already deployed (Haystack-S3), and some is 
sitting on-site (modems, 1 dish, other sector).

Our present balance is $1,291.04, so we'd be going into debt for this deal.

The other cost of this deal is recognizing the site owner's sponsorship 
of HamWAN by including their logo in presentations, and offering some 
man-hours for site maintenance.  The big project this summer (aside from 
this solar system install and the full HamWAN site install) will be 
helping with installing a grounding system there.

My vote on this deal is: YAY.

--Bart

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