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

[Tombola]

unless you want to use your own router of course then it is.

why do you say this Zac

 

[Gromett]

I have been doing the same re sharing with any UK vans close enough to us. We parked at Ghent a couple of nights ago and parked next to a couple of Aussies who had hired a van in Germany and were touring. Gave them a chance to catch up with people at home and download lots of info for their trip. They're finishing mainland Europe then popping over to the UK in about a month.
Still haven't decided on what I'm doing re fixing it permanently or semi permanently yet, but it's been a great test. Just wished I had sorted out the 12v mod out (it was all working great on 12v but I decided to change things just before we left !!)
Now at Delft campsite before getting the ferry back to Harwich tomorrow

Be careful with that. You don't know if they are Pedos, murderers or other types of criminal etc. You could have police knocking on your door and seizing your phone/computer etc... I never share my connection with people I don't know.

Sorry to be a downer. But I ran a hosting company for a while and had regular visits from the police demanding records of people using IP address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The first time they came I was really worried they were going to seize all my business computers and servers. That would have killed the company.

In a private individuals case you would lose computers, phones tablets, and run the risk of your reputation being damaged.

 

[zac]

why do you say this Zac

Because with the duo dishy you don't need to have their router you can use your own and not bother with the starlink router at all.

 

[Bustup15]

Not sure that's correct as all the videos I have seen they are using 12v routers.

From the website


What router should I use?

Our recommendation is a 48v PoE 802.3af/at router so you can power it with the Dualie, however any router will work if you power it externally.

 

[zac]

From the website


What router should I use?

Our recommendation is a 48v PoE 802.3af/at router so you can power it with the Dualie, however any router will work if you power it externally.

I would use a 12v router and put a transformer to ensure a steady 12v and power it from the dishy like everlanders did in his video.

I don't think I have ever seen a 48v router

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[MisterB]

Can't see the point of the 12v mod if you have an inverter. The savings are not worth it from the videos I have seen unless you want to use your own router of course then it is.

To be honest, I dint know whether it is or not yet, the idea was that it would be on permanently when driving etc 24/7 without using the inverter. Also off grid for a few days we are hoping we can leave it on permanently without the inverter having to run and use power. At 1.5A being used by the inverter being left on that's 72Ah over two days, at a five day rally with no EHU it would be 180Ah. Of course we could turn the inverter off but l like to be able to access the internet without going through a sequence of 'actions'. Just using 12v supply might not make things any better. I don't know what it would be at 12v as I haven't tested it yet. That can wait until we get back tomorrow and start sorting it out next week.

 

[zac]

To be honest, I dint know whether it is or not yet, the idea was that it would be on permanently when driving etc 24/7 without using the inverter. Also off grid for a few days we are hoping we can leave it on permanently without the inverter having to run and use power. At 1.5A being used by the inverter being left on that's 72Ah over two days, at a five day rally with no EHU it would be 180Ah. Of course we could turn the inverter off but l like to be able to access the internet without going through a sequence of 'actions'. Just using 12v supply might not make things any better. I don't know what it would be at 12v as I haven't tested it yet. That can wait until we get back tomorrow and start sorting it out next week.

I think it's what ever works for you, I have always said myself that I do stuff to make things easier not to save money. I was going to convert mine to 12v but given the trouble I had and then seeing that the savings are not great I decided against it. That's not to say I wouldn't do it if there was some other benefit. For me it's now easier from the invertor and my double socket is a smart socket so once the invertor is on I can turn on and off the smart sockets remotely which is even better than what I would of have to do if they were 12v. Meaning the starlink is now remote controlled for on and off.

 

[MisterB]

Be careful with that. You don't know if they are Pedos, murderers or other types of criminal etc. You could have police knocking on your door and seizing your phone/computer etc... I never share my connection with people I don't know.

Sorry to be a downer. But I ran a hosting company for a while and had regular visits from the police demanding records of people using IP address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The first time they came I was really worried they were going to seize all my business computers and servers. That would have killed the company.

In a private individuals case you would lose computers, phones tablets, and run the risk of your reputation being damaged.

Starlink has a content filtering option ...

 

[Carpmart]

I’m in SW Portugal and the dish is partially obstructed…. Yet still smashing the speed test… amazing!

 

[Jim]

I was obstructed on a site in Tours last week. It said I should expect disruption every three minutes. It should have said, expect Starlink to stop 10 seconds before any try is scored.

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[Carpmart]

I was obstructed on a site in Tours last week. It said I should expect disruption every three minutes. It should have said, expect Starlink to stop 10 seconds before any try is scored.

Yes we were frustrated yesterday evening with a few ‘service interruptions’ as the French were scoring a few… hoping it’s ‘on point’ today for the F1 and feast of rugby.

 

[olley]

Had mine on at the Lincoln and Malvern shows and for the few days in-between at Stratford, I didn't see speeds of 260Mbps more around 150Mbps but that's more than adequate for the two of us.

 

[Realist]

Touring around france and getting reallly used to this now, pull up, throw the starlink on the roof (I bought the magnetic feet), 3 min later 200mbits internet for all.

Yep, same here it’s sat on my roof and can’t fault it, £85.00 a month is a killer but worth it.

 

[Realist]

Be careful with that. You don't know if they are Pedos, murderers or other types of criminal etc. You could have police knocking on your door and seizing your phone/computer etc... I never share my connection with people I don't know.

Sorry to be a downer. But I ran a hosting company for a while and had regular visits from the police demanding records of people using IP address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx The first time they came I was really worried they were going to seize all my business computers and servers. That would have killed the company.

In a private individuals case you would lose computers, phones tablets, and run the risk of your reputation being damaged.

If you know what your doing no harm done and it’s just scare mongering.

 

[Tombola]

Its similar to Lihtium I feel, if you need it and can afford it it worth it.

I wonder how long till it will be small enough to fit in your hand / cabin bag/ cycle panier/ and be pwere by small rechargable battery packs

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[Littlewheels]

l know this is a shortcut,but have l got it correct? I could use Starlink in my Motorhome,My U.K. home and at a Spanish property, it has that mobility. Thanks.

 

[zac]

l know this is a shortcut,but have l got it correct? I could use Starlink in my Motorhome,My U.K. home and at a Spanish property, it has that mobility. Thanks.

Yes on the roam package at £85 a month

 

[Revolvor]

l know this is a shortcut,but have l got it correct? I could use Starlink in my Motorhome,My U.K. home and at a Spanish property, it has that mobility. Thanks.

Currently that is correct, as long as you have selected the roam option.

However in the US, they are introducing different subscription plans, which would prevent such flexibility. I suspect they may also eventually be introduced in the EU.

 

[MisterB]

Currently that is correct, as long as you have selected the roam option.

However in the US, they are introducing different subscription plans, which would prevent such flexibility. I suspect they may also eventually be introduced in the EU.

And if they do I would imagine a few subscribers would just stop using it ...not that starlink would even notice! I will be keeping my Netgear M2 for the foreseeable future...! Although I could be open for offers of course so I can put the money to an M5/6 ...

 

[Gromett]

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Starlink has a content filtering option ...

Not good enough. Do you want me to explain or will you take my word for it? (save me typing it all in )

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[Gromett]

If you know what your doing no harm done and it’s just scare mongering.

I do this for a living. No it is not scare mongering. Sharing your connection is risky if you do not know the person you are sharing with.

If you feel safe doing it, carry on by all means. But don't say it is scare mongering without a full and complete understanding of the risks.

 

[zac]

even costco are now selling it which may be of use as they are throwing in the first 2 months free although this is on the residential but nothing i assume stopping you changing it and paying the difference (if they allow that).
Here

 

[Langtoftlad]

Whilst in Cologne on a river cruise, a starling dish was being installed on the boat... hope it works better than the replaced regular sat dome...
Unsurprisingly the traditional equipment struggled to hold onto any usable signal.

 

[Carpmart]

Whilst in Cologne on a river cruise, a starling dish was being installed on the boat... hope it works better than the replaced regular sat dome...
Unsurprisingly the traditional equipment struggled to hold onto any usable signal.

It’s the future don’t you know!!!

 

[Westbarn1]

3 of the Larger Roam Starlink's fitted to the Seabourne Pursuit Expedition cruise ship, which came into service two months ago, travelled from Barbados & 1000 miles up the Amazon to Manaus this month and WiFi was available 24/7 throughout, much better than my previous experience of on ship WiFi.

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[Carpmart]

3 of the Larger Roam Starlink's fitted to the Seabourne Pursuit Expedition cruise ship, which came into service two months ago, travelled from Barbados & 1000 miles up the Amazon to Manaus this month and WiFi was available 24/7 throughout, much better than my previous experience of on ship WiFi.

What a great use case! It seems to be gaining momentum in lots of markets now…. Let’s hope Elon can keep pace with chucking the satellites up and the ground stations being built!!

Ooh and price appropriately for the service…

I don’t know how we managed without now!

 

[Tombola]

Over 2 million active now,
was 250,000 feb 22,
1 million dec 22
2 million now nov 23

Jeff bezios is very very late to the party with his recent launch

 

[RowleyBirkinQC]

Jeff bezios is very very late to the party with his recent launch

I’m sure I’ve seen his rocket design years ago in that infamous Flash ‘Flesh Gordon’ movie?

 

[Manic]

Over 2 million active now,
was 250,000 feb 22,
1 million dec 22
2 million now nov 23

Jeff bezios is very very late to the party with his recent launch

Must be getting very busy up there.

 

[Carpmart]

Must be getting very busy up there.

Strangely it’s the ‘down here’ bit of the ‘up there’ service which is probably the most contended aspect of the service.

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