[CUWiN-Dev] equipment purchase options

[Daniel McLeod]

Hello,

I am a member of non-specialist community group interested in starting a 
network in Massachusetts.  I have compiled a list of equipment for a node 
and am hoping to get feedback on whether or not these are the best options.  
I have included a link to each item and specific questions are indicated by 
a "Q".

Any suggestions would be much appreciated and apologies if this is the wrong 
forum for such inquiry!

Best,
Daniel

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Draft Equipment Purchase List:

1.  Single Board Computer:  Soekris Engineering net4526-30 board
     More info: http://www.soekris.com/net4526.htm

2.  Wireless NIC:  CM9 802.11 a/b/g
     Info: http://metrix.net/metrix/products/radios/

3.  Enclosure: NEMA-4x
     Info: http://metrix.net/metrix/products/enclosures
     Q: What dimensions are needed:  2.3" x 6.3" x 6.3" OR 3.5" x 6.3" x   
6.3"

4.  Antenna: HGV-2409U
     Info: http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/hg2409u.php

5.  Antenna Cable: LMR-400
     Info: http://www.wiredzone.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=30973787&source=froogle
     Q: How many feet are needed per node?

6.  Mount: Radio Shack Chimney Mount (cat no 15-839)
     Info: 
http://www.radioshack.com/search.asp?find=chimney+mount&hp=search&SRC=1

7.  Grounding: Gas-discharge Lightning Arrestor RFLSP3-350-BFF
     Info: 
http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:3uJQ1smbAyMJ:www.rflinx.com/Cables-Connectors-LAR/Lightning_Arrestors_Main.htm+gas+discharge++lightning+arrestor&hl=en&ie=UTF-8

8.  Outdoor Cable: CAT5E Patch Cord Molded W/Boot & Bubble
     Info: 
http://www.cyberxlink.com/shop/product_info.php/cPath/33_42_130/products_id/505
     Q: How Many Ft./Node are needed?

9.  PoE Injector: Model PS4820-POE
    Info: http://www.hyperlinktech.com/web/ps4820-poe.php