Node Hardware Discussions - Mesa County ARES Forums https://ares-mesacounty.org/community/node-hardware-discussions Discussions on all things ARES en-US Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:01:58 +0000 wpForo 60 Antenna Recommendations based on Implementation https://ares-mesacounty.org/community/node-hardware-discussions/antenna-recommendations-based-on-implementation Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:30:49 +0000 How D:

Has anyone seen any websites that recommend AREDN antennas based on implementation?  My current case is to support two valley locations via one mountain top location.  I am assuming two PtP antennas in the valley pointing at one PtMP antenna on the mountain.  5 Miles minimum.

I know a lot of people have already done this but I have not seen anything recommending antennas based on implementation .

Thanks,

John Fuller - WJ0NF
ARES - Region 9 District 4 - AEC

14]]> Node Hardware Discussions John Fuller https://ares-mesacounty.org/community/node-hardware-discussions/antenna-recommendations-based-on-implementation HOA AREDN Antennas https://ares-mesacounty.org/community/node-hardware-discussions/hoa-aredn-antennas Sat, 21 Aug 2021 19:43:55 +0000 How D Everyone.

I was on a live AREDN presentation last week and the presenter mentioned an AREDN antenna for people living in HOA areas.  Most HOAs allow you to have a DISH or DirecTV receiver on the roof. 

Well MikroTik makes an LDF 2 (2GHz) and LDF 5 (5GHz) Access Point that mounts on the end of the dish unit that is on the AREDN list of supported devices.

Hopefully we will have some members trying these out soon that can help with setup and advice.  Looks like a great solution for people in HOAs.

https://mikrotik.com/product/ldf_2

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73, John, WJ0NF

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