Yesterday, following days of intensive preparations, we installed a relay node at Ashapuri, a high point 50 km. east of Dharamsala. The very affordable and sturdy solar-powered relay is directly linked with our main-tower in Dharamsala, providing a solid 3-5mbps (bi-directional) performance (UDP stream) depending on weather conditions. With this important installation, we are now well positioned to extend our Palampur network further into the eastern part of the Kangra district and the western part of Mandi district, where we have a large number of organizations who were eagerly waiting for the arrival of AirJaldi. The installation began in the pleasant early morning hours which welcomed us upon arrival to the serene site together with a number of pilgrims – Ashapuri is an important local temple and place of pilgrimage. The early blissful hours were however soon replaced by the intense summer noon heat, leaving only us and a few stray dogs outdoors – the latter wandering around and former hauling, climbing, connecting and testing.

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