January 26, 2017 at 16:02Exclusive footage of mounting a MTS solar-powered repeater in the Stone Sea (VIDEO)
We shot this video at the foot of the Main Caucasian Range, at an altitude of 670 meters above sea level, during the installation of a unique active solar-powered repeater. Our expert Konstantin Kilber spoke in more detail about this in a previous post .
Recall that we were faced with the task of ensuring the maximum throughput speed in the village of Guzeripl, with a population of just over 100 people (Republic of Adygea). Mountains interfered with direct line of sight radio relay stations (RRS). Previously, a passive repeater was built (without active equipment): two radio-relay antennas connected by a waveguide. However, the throughput was no more than 30 Mbps.
To remedy the situation, an active solar-powered repeater was needed, since energy problems in the mountains are a big problem. An active repeater consists of two solar panels, two 12 volt batteries and two antennas, a transceiver unit and a compact box, inside which controllers and a battery are located. Active repeaters do not need external power supply, which allows them to be placed where there are problems with power supply and where it is unprofitable to extend a new power line. The device consumes only 5 watts.
As a result, after installing an active repeater, the throughput in Guzeripl was 10 times higher - from 30 Mbit / s to 300 Mbit / s. Our repeater has already survived both winter and summer, spring and autumn - and never once did the emergency response team go there.
In general, let's see the installation process itself against the backdrop of a stunning natural landscape.
It was unforgettable!
Recall that we were faced with the task of ensuring the maximum throughput speed in the village of Guzeripl, with a population of just over 100 people (Republic of Adygea). Mountains interfered with direct line of sight radio relay stations (RRS). Previously, a passive repeater was built (without active equipment): two radio-relay antennas connected by a waveguide. However, the throughput was no more than 30 Mbps.
To remedy the situation, an active solar-powered repeater was needed, since energy problems in the mountains are a big problem. An active repeater consists of two solar panels, two 12 volt batteries and two antennas, a transceiver unit and a compact box, inside which controllers and a battery are located. Active repeaters do not need external power supply, which allows them to be placed where there are problems with power supply and where it is unprofitable to extend a new power line. The device consumes only 5 watts.
As a result, after installing an active repeater, the throughput in Guzeripl was 10 times higher - from 30 Mbit / s to 300 Mbit / s. Our repeater has already survived both winter and summer, spring and autumn - and never once did the emergency response team go there.
In general, let's see the installation process itself against the backdrop of a stunning natural landscape.
It was unforgettable!