Unlicensed Podcast

In this episode of Unlicensed Podcast, we interview Dwayne Zimmerman from Crowsnest Broadband LLC. They've been on the market since 2019 and have achieved great results with their WISP business with many subscriptions gained. Their growth is remarkable and in this WISP Spotlight, we focus on Dwayne's tips to achieve successful WISP.

We asked Dwayne about the technical RF side of things and what products they deploy on their towers, why have Horns changed the game in wireless networks and with which radios do they use them. Dwayne also tested Tarana technology and spoke about how he uses it. Since he's a numbers guy, he mentions the stats about the customers, where they come from and what bandwidth they use on average.

You'll find the way Crowsnest Broadband competes with fiber and what role the Customer Service plays for them, why they have so much 5 Star Reviews and how it relates to motivating the installers.

In the end, we spoke about the struggles they had overcome. Although the fast growth itself seems awesome, managing the cash flow can be quite difficult. Watch this episode to learn more!

Find out more about RF elements Horn Antennas: https://rfelements.com/products

On today's episode of Unlicensed Podcast, we're happy to be hosting John Gill from Kentucky Fi! We talk about John's experiences as a WISP, how he started his own business and ways he advertises it. We also discuss indoor management platforms, we dug into communication with the Local Government and building a Local Community. As we talked about it in the previous episode, John also advises you not to wait on the 'miraculous Unicorns' to come to save your business and do your job NOW! You have everything you need, to build a reliable stable network for your customers and grow your business today.

On today’s episode of the Unlicensed Podcast, we’re covering our experiences at WISPAMERICA 2023 and summarizing our current feelings about the WISP market itself, where it stands with regards to waiting for the Next Big Thing, and things that you could be doing now to help ensure your success while the market evolves. Topics covered include how you’re doing yourself a disservice waiting for 6 GHz and next generation equipment with analysis paralysis, what we think about current and future offerings from the big equipment vendors in this space, and how you should be working now to update and improve your networks with current offerings.

On today’s episode of the Unlicensed Podcast, we cover current and upcoming 6 GHz scene and where RF elements Antennas come into play. Some of RF elements 5 GHz Antennas already work in the 6 GHz Band ranging from 5180 up to 6775 MHz. Our 30° Symmetrical Horn, all three UltraDishes™ and UltraHorn™ work in the 6 GHz.

RF elements Antennas already working in the 6 GHz Band:

HG3-TP-S30

HG3-CC-S30

UD-TP-21

UD-TP-24

UD-TP-27

UH-TP-5-24

UH-CC-5-24

For more information, check out the updated Datasheets on rfelements.com

We’re working on more SKUs to cover 6 GHz Band, stay tuned and subscribe to our channel so you don’t miss out on any important things from the RF world.

In the second part of the podcast, we’re excited to be hosting our own Jorge Trashorras from RF elements! Jorge is one of our Product Managers and handles a lot of the LATAM based activities such as social media, videos, and account management. We also talk about government advocacy, Jorge’s history, and finally the upcoming launch of our RF elements LATAM podcast.

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On today’s episode of the Unlicensed Podcast, we’re excited to be hosting Ryan Reid from ROAMR Wireless & Broadband! Ryan shares with us his experiences starting in the WISP industry, how ROAMR uses CBRS and other frequency bands to intelligently serve the true needs of their customer base, what fiber is and isn’t, stories and lessons learned from the recent recovery efforts from Hurricane Ian, how he’s working with WISPA as the new Florida co-coordinator, and what he gets from WISPAPALOOZA and other WISPA shows while looking forward to TitanFest2022. Check it out!

On today’s episode of the Unlicensed Podcast, we’re excited to be hosting Matt Larsen from Vistabeam! Matt has been in the industry since the beginning and shares with us a collection of history, knowledge, and stories from his adventures over the years. Topics covered include how things worked in the early years of the industry, comparing using wireless versus fiber technology to reach your end goals, how WISPA and the related trade shows were founded, government funding considerations, labor concerns, and looking forward to WISPAPALOOZA 2022.

On today’s episode of the Unlicensed Podcast, we’re excited to be hosting Cameron Crum from Regulatory Solutions! As the first BDC filing deadline looms closer, we take another deep dive into what it means for the WISP industry and how to get it done. Topics covered include how the BDC differs from the 477 filing requirements, what all is involved with the data required and how it is processed, and what the PE and accuracy requirements mean for both new and experienced WISPs.

On today’s episode of the Unlicensed Podcast, we’re excited to be hosting Cameron Crum from Regulatory Solutions! As the first BDC filing deadline looms closer, we take another deep dive into what it means for the WISP industry and how to get it done. Topics covered include how the BDC differs from the 477 filing requirements, what all is involved with the data required and how it is processed, and what the PE and accuracy requirements mean for both new and experienced WISPs.

On today’s episode of the Unlicensed Podcast, we’re excited to be hosting Dennis Burgess from Link Technologies and TowerCoverage.com! We spend a bit talking about the Form 477 and new BDC requirements that are now in effect for FCC reporting of coverage areas and what that entails so far. We also cover various aspects of RF and coverage area planning with TowerCoverage.com along with some common issues and hurdles that growing WISP’s can encounter based on our experiences and mistakes learned over time.