Starlink ordered… I feel it’s the only sensible option now..

[MisterB]

Yes, but how do you fine tune Flatty McFlatface's critical direction, depending location across Europe, without getting up there and adjusting the angle MisterB Dave, Carpmart Harvey?

Cheers,

Jock.

As per the other responses, but I think your question is valid. Usually it's a bit like a sat dish that scans the sky to find whichever satellite it has been set to find. That's how Carpmart has set his system.
However, and I think this is what you're asking, how can it rotate and orientate if the dish is fixed flat to the roof after modifications made to it that involve removing the motor. The answer to that is that the 'window of vision' that the dishes have actually allow the dish to still receive a signal good enough to access even when only generally pointed in the approximate direction. Signal strength in these cases will be a lot lower but enough to be useable.
Whereas a sky dish needs to be pretty much in the perfect direction Flatty Mcflatface just needs an approximate direction. That's because they don't use one satellite, they use hundreds.
It's prob a lot more complicated than that but that's my understanding - which isn't probably technically correct !!

 

[Gromett]

In case anyone didn't know. The dish is flat because it uses something called a phased array instead of a parabolic dish. It doesn't need to be pointed at a satellite to talk to it.

Phased array - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Kups]

our VPN is set up on the firestick which we have used in a few mainland EU countries aswell as the UK

Yes, that's how I've worked with the MiFi unit and can obviously do so with Starlink set up. However, the pyramid unit is also a router and has better performance than the SL one, so I'll sort out two problems in one by using the pyramid unit.

 

[MisterB]

Yes, that's how I've worked with the MiFi unit and can obviously do so with Starlink set up. However, the pyramid unit is also a router and has better performance than the SL one, so I'll sort out two problems in one by using the pyramid unit.

I wonder if the Motorhome WiFi system would do the same thing in terms of linking wirelessly to the SL

Or even better my Netgear M2 ..

As I've paused my service I'm not sure I could test either of them until get over to France.

 

[coopc]

Yes, that's how I've worked with the MiFi unit and can obviously do so with Starlink set up. However, the pyramid unit is also a router and has better performance than the SL one, so I'll sort out two problems in one by using the pyramid unit.

the pyramid unit appears to be a repurposed gl.iNet mini router
This is what I use in van
I’m fortunate to have a router at home which has a vpn function built in
I’m using the gl.iNet router set up with wire guard vpn and AdGuard ad blocker. So when out and about in eu it’s like I’m surfing at home. I can connect my Netgeear MiFi unit through the Gl.iNet router as well
You could get 2 gl.iNet routers for circa £25 each. Have one plugged in at home as the vpn server and one in the van ? I have not tried it but technically I think it should work ?

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[coopc]

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Told you the roof was dirty…

A few pics of the roof mount I’ve fitted as promised. Working perfectly and nice and secure for wind and scroates.

Thanks very much for the photos. Looks like a great solution. I am just about to buy a tube is sikafkex to finally drill and mount solar panel entry point wire and only need a tiny amount of the £14 tube
So now I have another use for the left over glue
Just need a couple of alloy bars and some nuts and bolts
The only mod I think I will do is have a couple of hooks one side as I am reaching out of roof light to install and even with my pop up stool I could do with being a few cm taller to reach both sides
Thanks again

 

[JockandRita]

As per the other responses, but I think your question is valid. Usually it's a bit like a sat dish that scans the sky to find whichever satellite it has been set to find. That's how Carpmart has set his system.
However, and I think this is what you're asking, how can it rotate and orientate if the dish is fixed flat to the roof after modifications made to it that involve removing the motor. The answer to that is that the 'window of vision' that the dishes have actually allow the dish to still receive a signal good enough to access even when only generally pointed in the approximate direction. Signal strength in these cases will be a lot lower but enough to be useable.
Whereas a sky dish needs to be pretty much in the perfect direction Flatty Mcflatface just needs an approximate direction. That's because they don't use one satellite, they use hundreds.
It's prob a lot more complicated than that but that's my understanding - which isn't probably technically correct !!

In case anyone didn't know. The dish is flat because it uses something called a phased array instead of a parabolic dish. It doesn't need to be pointed at a satellite to talk to it.

Phased array - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Dave, and Karl. Your explanations have answered my question perfectly thanks. Now I know.
As the old saying goes, ie, "If you don't know the answer, it's not a stupid question."

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[cbrookson]

Just noticed on a Starlink Facebook feed that today may be the last day for the cheap offer:
"Until May 31st, get over 75% off the Starlink hardware in select rural areas of the UK! Check your address via the link below to see if offer applies".
It may not be true, but if you want the £99 hardware offer - then I'd do it today!
Cheers

 

[zac]

Just noticed on a Starlink Facebook feed that today may be the last day for the cheap offer:
"Until May 31st, get over 75% off the Starlink hardware in select rural areas of the UK! Check your address via the link below to see if offer applies".
It may not be true, but if you want the £99 hardware offer - then I'd do it today!
Cheers

Makes sense really. won't be such a good deal at £460, £300 sounds better but even that steep compared to the current offer. All good things have to come to an end as they say.

 

[RM_Marine]

Can you pause your contract if you buy the equipment today for £99

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[zac]

Can you pause your contract if you buy the equipment today for £99

Once you change to Roam Yes, ie order wait for it to be dispatched then login to starlink and manage account and change service plan to Roam. They will charge you £4.42 as its slightly dearer on roam per month but after the change you can then go back in and Pause which will then give you 14 days to test it all out and no charge. I can confirm this works as i have done this on both of my systems.

 

[Tombola]

Can you pause your contract if you buy the equipment today for £99

as zac says, and also dont forget you get a trial period.

 

[Gingernuts]

In case anyone didn't know. The dish is flat because it uses something called a phased array instead of a parabolic dish. It doesn't need to be pointed at a satellite to talk to it.

Phased array - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

How very Star Trek

 

[Steve and Denise]

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Told you the roof was dirty…

A few pics of the roof mount I’ve fitted as promised. Working perfectly and nice and secure for wind and scroates.

I thought you said you had removed your sat dish! Or were you dreaming
From your photos is it not a simple pole mount ?

 

[Gingernuts]

Is this the answer to my problem?
I would like internet in uk
I would like internet when touring uk and Europe
I would like British tv in my apartment in Lisbon when I retire to Portugal next year and obviously when touring Europe wide in the van!
Alex

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[zac]

Is this the answer to my problem?
I would like internet in uk
I would like internet when touring uk and Europe
I would like British tv in my apartment in Lisbon when I retire to Portugal next year and obviously when touring Europe wide in the van!
Alex

Sounds like it, you will need a VPN when abroad to stream UK tv but that's nothing to do with starlink and there are many to choose from.

 

[Yonder]

Just noticed on a Starlink Facebook feed that today may be the last day for the cheap offer:
"Until May 31st, get over 75% off the Starlink hardware in select rural areas of the UK! Check your address via the link below to see if offer applies".
It may not be true, but if you want the £99 hardware offer - then I'd do it today!
Cheers

The Starlink website says that the offer is running until this Friday (the 2nd June).

 

[zac]

The Starlink website says that the offer is running until this Friday (the 2nd June).

At least it's a couple more days

 

[Ditcha]

I am really short of space so have to look to using kit that would have a "dual purpose" do you think the starlink could be used as a drinks table as well?

 

[zac]

I am really short of space so have to look to using kit that would have a "dual purpose" do you think the starlink could be used as a drinks table as well?

sure lol, 1 or 2 drinks maybe but no dinner lol

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[Ditcha]

sure lol, 1 or 2 drinks maybe but no dinner lol

But if you can freeze it like previous posts it will keep the drinks cool though

 

[Bustup15]

sure lol, 1 or 2 drinks maybe but no dinner lol

And if it looks for updated satellites it will be like a 'lazy susan' and you can try alternative drinks. Just don't leave your keys on it if you have visitors

 

[Steve and Denise]

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Told you the roof was dirty…

A few pics of the roof mount I’ve fitted as promised. Working perfectly and nice and secure for wind and scroates.

So is the motor in the bottom of the panel then with the cable up the centre of the pole ?

 

[Carpmart]

So is the motor in the bottom of the panel then with the cable up the centre of the pole ?

It is!

 

[Gromett]

Well, I was just discussing this with a client of mine and told him about the deal. He told me to go get it and he would fund it for 6 months for me
So mine is on it's way.

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[Carpmart]

Well, I was just discussing this with a client of mine and told him about the deal. He told me to go get it and he would fund it for 6 months for me
So mine is on it's way.

Welcome to what appears to be a reasonable sized club now!!!

 

[MisterB]

I just need to think whether to buy an additional one ... The pause facility seems to make it viable

For those that have bought another one, is there anything I need to be aware of please?

 

[zac]

I just need to think whether to buy an additional one ... The pause facility seems to make it viable

For those that have bought another one, is there anything I need to be aware of please?

I couldn't get another one under the same email address as the first, not sure why but i just registered another email and it all went through. Received it today so will see if i can add it to the same account when setting it up, not sure that will work but if not it's not a big deal to have 2 separate accounts, in fact in one way it will be easier to manage as i wan't one for home backup and the other for Motorhome. Also if i mess up cutting up the first one i have a spare

 

[Tombola]

I just need to think whether to buy an additional one ... The pause facility seems to make it viable

For those that have bought another one, is there anything I need to be aware of please?

Mine 2nd is due for delivery...will report back

 

[DangerMousy]

Mine was supposed to be delivered today....but DHL is now saying "delayed"

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