5.8 Ghz STL - Need Advice

[88.9 Miracle]

Have been considering using the new system by Orthogon called "The Gemini Lite".  The makers claim NLOS (Non-Line-Of-Site) with up to 124 miles distance.  We need to STL with a 30 mile link.  Evidently this system uses (if I understand correctly) AM thus the possible distance and NLOS.  Can anyone comment specifically on this system rather than commenting on 5.8 Ghz in general.  This is supposed NEW technology and there is supposed to be a major difference.  At 30 miles there is not many options for STL'ing.  Also we are looking for someone familiar with this system's installation that will install it for us, 2 links total (one on each stick).  You can reach me at [email protected]

 

[jammerdave]

I read up on it on the orthogon website. sounds impressive! It might be worth tracking down some folks that are using this to get an opinion. That and an IP codec, and you're good to go.. http://www.orthogonsystems.com/products/products.htmldf

 

[Chuck]

Bill, that sounds quite impressive. Do you have any ball park price figures? Motorola is usually on the upper end, price wise. They may be worth it though. I've been looking at some 5.8 GHz radios from Trango that claim 25 miles. I need to do about 14 -15 miles. They look like they could do it, although I'm not 100% sure that I have a clear shot from the existing tower sites. That's the rub. I was just about to order a pair of the Trangos on the advice of a friend who has used them in a couple of installations. Antennas are built into the Trango's and they look fairly easy to install. A pair cost $1020 from Wireless Guys (plus shipping).

 

[88.9 Miracle]

These Gemini's are a bit more expensive. The Gemini Lite can be had with antennas for around $6-7k. For 10-15 miles you might be looking at the right equipment. I would do a point to point study first though, to make sure you are line of site.