I'm looking to set a node up -- I could set one up in San Jose and perhaps in Cupertino.  Is there much of a point?  Would I be able to reach anyone else in the area, or would I just be placing my dots on the map in the hopes of enticing someone to fill in some of the open spaces? :)

Did you guys every get some nodes up and running in Cupertino and San Jose? Any chance you could post the locations on the map?

I am planning to do the same in Saratoga & Fremont.

Check my recent forum post: http://www.broadband-hamnet.org/hsmm-mesh-forums/view-postlist/forum-11-sfbay-area/topic-787-saratoga-fremont-san-jose-mesh-network-plans.html

KH2SR

Hi, KJ6ZGJ.

My name is Aaron KK6INS. KH2SR and I have been working on putting up a node in Fremont and Saratoga. The one in Saratoga has one 16db gain directional antenna, one 8.5 db gain omni and eventually a second 15db gain directional antenna. for now my node in Fremont will only have omni directional antennas. However I plan on eventually adding two directional ones as well.

As you can see on the map, we now have our nodes on the air in Fremont and Saratoga. KH2SR has also convinced VE4AAI/W6 to setup a node in Cupertino. We have just started promoting BBHN/HSMM-MESH to some ham radio clubs around the greater SF Bay Area. We have already had a very positive response from several groups and individuals showing interest in setting up nodes to help build a BBHN/HSMM-MESH Bay Area Network.

If you are still willing to put a few nodes on the air in San Jose that would be awesome!

If you also happen to know some other hams or clubs in the bay area that would be interested in participating, please direct them to this website so they can create accounts, join the conversation, and with any luck, set up nodes of their own.

Feel free to follow/join the conversation on this forum thread as well: http://www.broadband-hamnet.org/hsmm-mesh-forums/view-postlist/forum-11-sfbay-area/topic-787-saratoga-fremont-san-jose-mesh-network-plans.html

I am new, and not yet set up (am searching for a suitable Linksys router), but I would like to put a node on my rooftop in San Jose, near 880 and The Alameda (37deg 20'43" N, 121deg 55'46" W). There are lots of trees around me, and it would be difficult to get my antennas up very high, but it looks as if I have a fairly clear shot WNW from me, toward Mission Peak. Currently deciding whether to go omnidirectional, high-gain, or both.

Peter AA6FI

Hi Peter, A good place to find linksys routers is on Craigslist, Ebay, & Amazon. When you get your node on the air be sure to post it to the map. I recommend both omni and directional for your antenna setup. Also make sure you talk your ham friends and local ham club into putting up nodes as well.  

Good luck & 73!

James - KH2SR

Hi James, I am about 3 miles north of you (near Dehavilland). I have flashed the WRT54G but did not see you. Before I go out and buy a high gain antenna, I wanted to see if you are linked and if there is anyone out there. Dave-KA6OOY

At this point, I could only realistically set up a setup in San Jose (@37.25192,-121.812908). I have the WRT router, is this still the best option? What would I want to do in the way of antennas?

-- Ben  (now K6BHB)

sorry for the repost the forum server laged