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

[Daniel Ransom]

Bart,

I concur.  Haystack sends a big signal into Kitsap County.

I am sending a donation of $101, which is on top of my monthly donation support.

Will this get Haystack tied into the digital steam?

73 from Dan at K7MM




________________________________
 From: Bart Kus <me at bartk.us>
To: Puget Sound Data Ring <psdr at hamwan.org> 
Sent: Saturday, May 3, 2014 11:43 AM
Subject: [HamWAN PSDR] VOTE: $2k budget for Haystack site hardware
 


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 Meanwell  SD-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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