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== July Personal Telco Meeting Notes ==

* The July PersonalTelco meeting met on the last Wednesday of the month (as usual) at a different place - The Lucky Labrador Tavern. Recently our meetings were held at It's A Beautiful Pizza, but noise and space were problematic. The [http://lists.personaltelco.net/pipermail/ptp/ the mail list] and this web site are the best places to find the latest news on PersonalTelco.

* '''First Timers''': Nigel started things off at 6:30 asking for the usual round of hands of first timers. This time about 9 people raising their hands. Each person explained their interests. New people included Jeff Johnson (from Portland Independent Media), Randy, a microwave tech, a guy from Mentor Graphics, Jeff from Alberta Park, Chris Goodman, Mike Donavan, Les Brown and others. Their experience and locations were all over the map but unitied in enthusiam for 802.11b

Nigel launched onto a pitch for how "easy" 802.11b is. "It just works", proclaimed Joe Java.

* '''State Of The Nodes''': A review of the state of the nodes was presented by [http://www.personaltelco.net/~donp/ Don Park]. Personal Telco nodes are at Psychonautical Supply, the South Park Blocks, Pioneer Courthouse Square, the International Hostel, the cafe by the Pittock block and a new one being tested at Billy Reed's.

The Pittock node is down or more accurately, it walked out. MIA a month or so ago if my notes are correct. Anyway they have a NoCat box that apparently isn't funtioning.

* '''T-Mobile - What Do They Think They Are Doing?''': One source of frustration was the new T-Mobile node at Pioneer Courthouse Square. When Starbuck (T-Mobile) finally got around to putting in their 802.11b network at Starbucks, last month, which channel do you suppose they used? That's right, they layed it right on top of (our) Channel One. They have used any channel but decided that interference was preferable to channel cooperation. Go figure.

Much comment. Some people thought we ought to show kindness, understanding, and cooperation, moving our Channel One up on the dial to a higher number. Others thought this sacriledge. The disadvantage, it was pointed out, is that 802.11 radios start scanning for signals at Channel One then go up. If they stop at Channel One, users may not know that a "free" alternative is available.

Brian came up with a "put up or shut up" offer and wrote a check on the spot for $50, to buy a hot new Senco card from Michael. Which should blast them away. (Most) agreed this was a civil solution. Another round of beer was purchased...

* '''Adam Shand on 501(c)3 status''':
Personal Telco's status as a 501(c)3 non-profit moved dramatically closer this month. It requires a board of directors and it was decided that AdamShand , LucasSheehan and MichaelCodanti. The Joint Linux Education Fund donated $1000!!! towards the necessary legal and other associated expenses. It was expected that registering 501(c)3 status will cost about $1500 with the law firm of Davis Wright Tremane providing low cost assistance to walk us through the process and help with legal matters. D.W.T. is a well-known law firm in Portland, and it was discussed at length by Adam and the membership as an excellent value and a worthy endeavor since it gives legal status to PTP and allows relationships with other organizations or businesses. The catch was that PTP was a little short on cash. Adam solisited cash donations. Joe sprung up enthusiastically and wrote a $100 check on the spot! Adam contributed another $100 and others contributed too. It now appears that the 501(c)3 status is on its way!

Another round for all those people who made this happen!



==Other News==

Next Meeting is Wednesday July 31st @ Lucky Labrador Brewpub

  • 6:00PM - Introduction to Personal Telco for new comers
  • 6:30PM - Guest Speaker (none this month)
  • 7:30PM - General Meeting

We hold monthly meetings. Each month we try to get together for drinks and talk somewhere in Portland. Typically there will be one or two short presentations, a question and answer session followed by general chit-chat. It's all very relaxed so please feel free to come join us.

[http://www.yourpalbill.com/tripplan/ Find your way] via TriMet to

{{{Lucky Labrador Brewpub 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR (503) 236-3555}}}

We keep the MeetingAgenda up to date with the topics to be discussed at the next meeting, if you would like something to be discussed please feel free to add it, just be sure to add your name next to it so we know who put it there.

July Personal Telco Meeting Notes

* The July PersonalTelco meeting met on the last Wednesday of the month (as usual) at a different place - The Lucky Labrador Tavern. Recently our meetings were held at It's A Beautiful Pizza, but noise and space were problematic. The [http://lists.personaltelco.net/pipermail/ptp/ the mail list] and this web site are the best places to find the latest news on PersonalTelco.

* First Timers: Nigel started things off at 6:30 asking for the usual round of hands of first timers. This time about 9 people raising their hands. Each person explained their interests. New people included Jeff Johnson (from Portland Independent Media), Randy, a microwave tech, a guy from Mentor Graphics, Jeff from Alberta Park, Chris Goodman, Mike Donavan, Les Brown and others. Their experience and locations were all over the map but unitied in enthusiam for 802.11b

Nigel launched onto a pitch for how "easy" 802.11b is. "It just works", proclaimed Joe Java.

* State Of The Nodes: A review of the state of the nodes was presented by [http://www.personaltelco.net/~donp/ Don Park]. Personal Telco nodes are at Psychonautical Supply, the South Park Blocks, Pioneer Courthouse Square, the International Hostel, the cafe by the Pittock block and a new one being tested at Billy Reed's.

The Pittock node is down or more accurately, it walked out. MIA a month or so ago if my notes are correct. Anyway they have a NoCat box that apparently isn't funtioning.

* T-Mobile - What Do They Think They Are Doing?: One source of frustration was the new T-Mobile node at Pioneer Courthouse Square. When Starbuck (T-Mobile) finally got around to putting in their 802.11b network at Starbucks, last month, which channel do you suppose they used? That's right, they layed it right on top of (our) Channel One. They have used any channel but decided that interference was preferable to channel cooperation. Go figure.

Much comment. Some people thought we ought to show kindness, understanding, and cooperation, moving our Channel One up on the dial to a higher number. Others thought this sacriledge. The disadvantage, it was pointed out, is that 802.11 radios start scanning for signals at Channel One then go up. If they stop at Channel One, users may not know that a "free" alternative is available.

Brian came up with a "put up or shut up" offer and wrote a check on the spot for $50, to buy a hot new Senco card from Michael. Which should blast them away. (Most) agreed this was a civil solution. Another round of beer was purchased...

* Adam Shand on 501(c)3 status: Personal Telco's status as a 501(c)3 non-profit moved dramatically closer this month. It requires a board of directors and it was decided that AdamShand , LucasSheehan and MichaelCodanti. The Joint Linux Education Fund donated $1000!!! towards the necessary legal and other associated expenses. It was expected that registering 501(c)3 status will cost about $1500 with the law firm of Davis Wright Tremane providing low cost assistance to walk us through the process and help with legal matters. D.W.T. is a well-known law firm in Portland, and it was discussed at length by Adam and the membership as an excellent value and a worthy endeavor since it gives legal status to PTP and allows relationships with other organizations or businesses. The catch was that PTP was a little short on cash. Adam solisited cash donations. Joe sprung up enthusiastically and wrote a $100 check on the spot! Adam contributed another $100 and others contributed too. It now appears that the 501(c)3 status is on its way!

Another round for all those people who made this happen!

==Other News==

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