Hello there! Today we had the privilege of checking out one of Cambium's new PMP450b High Gain SM's. Our senior field installer, Steven, gives a brief overview of what he physically likes about the new radio, and also how to assemble it.
Some first impressions:
- Assembly time is under 2 minutes. Super simple to put together!
- This radio seems very well built and is a little heavier then its cousin, the ePMP Force 200.
- The mounting bracket is slotted so you can easily put it on a pole without completely unscrewing the bolts.
- We like the larger handle on the top, makes carrying up a ladder very easy.
- The gig ethernet jack and alignment tone port are very well protected from the elements. IP67 is what the *Updated* specs say.
- The grommet for the network cable is big enough to allow an RJ45 through without having to cut the cable and put on a new end. This makes swaps super quick.
- In prior SM's we never woulduse the alignment tone port, however we might start now that it uses a standard 3.5mm headphone port.
- Uses the same PoE's all all the old SM's, so again, easy to swap. They don't come with a PoE though.
- Unlimited license on this and a street price of $270 per radio and is sold in 4 packs from what I can see. I don't see single radio purchase options.
I hope you don't mind, I have corrected a couple things in your post.
We changed the mechanicals a bit, and this radio is actually IP 67 rated! I also linked to the "up to date" spec sheet (instead of attaching the one you had).
You are correct, the standard packaging from Cambium Networks is for four (4) units; however, it is conceivable that our ConnectedPartners will break down the 4-packs and provide single units to network operators.
We recieved our first order of these guys. Unfortuantly the assembly and dish appears to be on back order. We did get the feed horns / radio. Are these feed horns compatible with the F300 dish assembelies?
There should be sufficient stock of all of this material. I would contact your VAR or Distributor, and inquire when you'll receive the mechanical kits...
(Are you talking about the 5 GHz version, or the 3 GHz version?)