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1. oceanmaster
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   What do you guys think of the idea of a list of the costs vs what we are receiving for each tower / proposed tower.

   That way we have a goal to work towards...?

   Also, although we have thus far decided not to implement user joining fees, now that the towers are up in the areas with most users, in order to finance more towers in other areas we could start looking at other sources of income.. incl joining fees.

   I say this because Dewald and I have access to some nice high sites but don't have capital to build towers with.

   We are lookin to build a high site at Greenacres for example.

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. hilton
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   I don't think joining fees are a good idea.

   What is the WUG for? If I am not mistaken, its to lean about the technology and the implementing of large networks.

   If we start charging people to connect it starts looking like a warez ring of file shares and gamers. Not to mention that we will be offering a service.

   I think we need to let the user group grow at natural pace. If there are people out there wanting to learn they will contribute.

   H

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. devillj
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   im totally against the idea of charging for access. If you needs funds for a hi-site, tell us about the site, and what your needs are and we can decide if we can fund it ourselves.

   Posted 1 year ago #

4. fraser
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   I agree with Hilton and Devillj. I think charging a "joining fee" could scare off possable connectors, and can also cause problems with keeping money safe. We also can't sit in credit at suppliers, many of them don't dig that to much. we should stick to the idea to all pitch in to build a high site. I know that some people have spent a hell of a lot of money to get the Wug to where it is.

   Posted 1 year ago #

5. oceanmaster
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   Well I am glad I got a reply on this issue cause there are a few guys that have been pestering me to push it and now they more then I can see that there are more then just one or two members who feel strongly againsed this.

   Thanks for your input. I had to be sure (although I knew Hilton mentioned he was againsed it a while back I was not sure what the general feeling is at present).

   In any event, this brings up the main reason I started this post.. and that is to try to bring some order and transparency to the financing of the towers.

   Do you think maybe we could easier motivate the guys to collect money if we had a list of required items and / or monies needed for that tower if we had a list that is ticked off as materials/money is received?

   Posted 1 year ago #

6. devillj
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   yes - a list of expected expenses is a good start

   Posted 1 year ago #

7. Mr. Jingles
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   Anybody started with a list yet?

   Posted 1 year ago #

8. oceanmaster
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   Well the only one who has been receiving any money has been Hilton so he would need to do it.

   Hilton if you don't have time let us know cause I am sure a breakdown for each tower would be the best.. to motivate the guys in that area.

   Thanks

   Posted 1 year ago #

9. hilton
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   Not a problem I will get on to it ASAP.

   H

   Posted 1 year ago #

10. hilton
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    Here is an abbreviated version, will do a more in depth one later.

    Lovemore tower
    

    
    
    • 2.4GhZ 120deg 16dBi Sector antenna - R1600
      
    • Routerboard 532a - R1400
      
    • R52-350 wireless cards - R350
      
    • Pigtail - R95
      
    • LMR400 + connectors - R150
      
    • IP65 Enclosure - R150
      

    
    Lovemore Heights Total R3745.00

    Theescombe Hill Tower
    

    
    
    • 2.4GhZ 120deg 16dBi Sector antenna - R1600
      
    • 5.8Ghz 27dBi grid antenna - R500
      
    • Routerboard 532a - R1400
      
    • R52-350 wireless cards x 2 - R700
      
    • pigtails x 2 - R190
      
    • LMR400 + connectors x 2 - R300
      
    • IP65 Enclosure - R150
      

    
    Thesscombe Hill Total R4840.00

    Linton Tower
    

    
    
    • 5.8Ghz 27dBi grid x 2 - R1000
      
    • Routerboard 333 - R1000
      
    • R52-350 wireless cards x 3 - R1050
      
    • Pigtails x 3 - R285
      
    • LMR400 + connectors x 3 - R450
      
    • IP56 Enclosure - R80
      

    
    Linton Tower Total R3865.00

    Total spent on project so far - R12450.00

    Total contributions received - R3100.00
    This leaves us with a deficit of R9350.00

    Posted 1 year ago #

11. fraser
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    damn, you don't relise how much you spend until it is added all up. WOW!!!

    Posted 1 year ago #

12. devillj
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    time to work on those donations boys.

    Posted 1 year ago #

13. fraser
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    Can I pay directly into the WUG account at Digital? If so, just let me pay the bills for the month and I'll see wot I can put towards it.

    Posted 1 year ago #

14. hilton
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    I have fitted the bills out of my own pocket (I have the invoices to prove if there are any doubts). Therefore if anyone would like to make a contribution they can PM me and I will give you my bank details.

    Posted 1 year ago #

15. oceanmaster
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    Thanks Hilton, now the guys can really see what this stuff is costing!

    Posted 1 year ago #

16. fraser
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    I'll drop in a with a few notes towards you pocket when we do that cable job next week, Hilton.

    Posted 1 year ago #

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