Starlink

[lostcreekranch]

Yes, they make an adapter for that:

Starlink

I'm debating whether to get that and mount to the old (no longer used) DirecTV dish mount that's already on my roof or just get the roof plate (Starlink) and mount it that way. The DirecTV post is in a great spot and I wouldn't have to drill but it is exactly on the opposite side of the house from where the router/control will be so I may have cable length and routing issues.

Rob

I need to use the Starlink app to find best antenna location.

My Excede dish is on the SW corner of ranch house which is perfect .. since it's right beside the office for modem / wi-fi.

 

[riptides]

Can the antenna be "pole mounted" like our present Excede Dish?

Our roof is standing seam metal and I'm not inclined to make any additional penetrations in it.

The pole mounting for certain users is introducing jitter. Guide wires seem to cure that. And from what I am hearing, roof mounting is still being refined.

I am in the same boat with standing seams roofing. And I really don't want a dish in the yard.

 

[BigBlue1]

I need to use the Starlink app to find best antenna location.

HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHHAHA!!!! Good luck with that!

 

[BigBlue1]

The pole mounting for certain users is introducing jitter. Guide wires seem to cure that. And from what I am hearing, roof mounting is still being refined.

I am in the same boat with standing seams roofing. And I really don't want a dish in the yard.

Because the pole mount isn't solid enough? I mean, are we talking about a flagpole type setup or just a short pole like a DirecTV mount? I can see a tall setup like a flagpole or normal antenna mount being a problem with the dish and wind and movement.

Why would roof mounting have issues? Solid plate attached to an fixed object with full view of the sky. Got to be better than sitting on the lawn.

Rob

 

[riptides]

Because the pole mount isn't solid enough? I mean, are we talking about a flagpole type setup or just a short pole like a DirecTV mount? I can see a tall setup like a flagpole or normal antenna mount being a problem with the dish and wind and movement.

Why would roof mounting have issues? Solid plate attached to an fixed object with full view of the sky. Got to be better than sitting on the lawn.

Rob

For the pole mount roof jitter issues, it was noted as just that. Perhaps the beta-tester lives in a windy area. His before and after pics introduced guide wires which solved his issue.

The roof mounting system, the one I have seen sits on the ridgeline and required weighted material to hold it in place. But I don't think it will work on my house as the ridge vent is not flush with the sheet panels.

That leads me back to drilling holes in my roof.

 

[BigBlue1]

For the pole mount roof jitter issues, it was noted as just that. Perhaps the beta-tester lives in a windy area. His before and after pics introduced guide wires which solved his issue.

The roof mounting system, the one I have seen sits on the ridgeline and required weighted material to hold it in place. But I don't think it will work on my house as the ridge vent is not flush with the sheet panels.

That leads me back to drilling holes in my roof.

I haven't seen the ridge mount one. The one I saw is their mounting plate that looks like it can go on any flat location. Yes, it would require holes. I'm sure you'll find a suitable situation that meets your needs.

Starlink

 

[ponytug]

From what I have read over on Reddit, I think that the dimensions on the Starlink pole are metric pipe diameters and they are close, but not quite a match for US pipe ID. There is some variance due to what schedule pipe is being used, and manufacturing tolerances. A shim should get you there.

All the best,

Peter

 

[ponytug]

And now a "Well phooey!" moment.

I received an email this morning from Starlink telling me that I was eligible for ordering. Yay! I jumped on the Starlink website, which informed me that Starlink was not yet available in my area. Crushed. :bawling:

Back to waiting for an exit from slow and unstable DSL. Tick, tock...

Phooey!

All the best,

Peter

 

[lostcreekranch]

From what I have read over on Reddit, I think that the dimensions on the Starlink pole are metric pipe diameters and they are close, but not quite a match for US pipe ID. There is some variance due to what schedule pipe is being used, and manufacturing tolerances. A shim should get you there.

All the best,

Peter

So .. what size pipe do they specify?

 

[BigBlue1]

From what I have read over on Reddit, I think that the dimensions on the Starlink pole are metric pipe diameters and they are close, but not quite a match for US pipe ID. There is some variance due to what schedule pipe is being used, and manufacturing tolerances. A shim should get you there.

All the best,

Peter

The Starlink pipe adapter I linked to previously is basically a universal fit. I'm sure many other solutions can substitute, but it is there for you if you spend $25.