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Posted: 5/23/2022 6:58:23 PM EST
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They're still saying I'm due for regular service mid-2022.
If I order the RV package now, then 3 months from now I can get regular service, I gotta pay another $600 for equipment? But then, if the service is the same, why would I want to switch? Aside from it looks like RV service is a little more expensive, $135/mo. |
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Posted: 5/23/2022 7:08:14 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mi650: They're still saying I'm due for regular service mid-2022. If I order the RV package now, then 3 months from now I can get regular service, I gotta pay another $600 for equipment? But then, if the service is the same, why would I want to switch? Aside from it looks like RV service is a little more expensive, $135/mo. RV Service is the same as regular service + portability enabled. $110 + $25 |
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Posted: 5/23/2022 7:14:21 PM EST
[Last Edit: Rustyprop]
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This place always cost me money and gets me added to lists.
Looks like Mid 2023 until I get coverage. I was really hoping the Bahamas would have coverage. |
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Posted: 5/23/2022 7:19:00 PM EST
[Last Edit: MidMichHunter]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mi650: They're still saying I'm due for regular service mid-2022. If I order the RV package now, then 3 months from now I can get regular service, I gotta pay another $600 for equipment? But then, if the service is the same, why would I want to switch? Aside from it looks like RV service is a little more expensive, $135/mo. If you intend on doing the portability option, just don’t permanently mount the dish on your roof, experience talking.  Make it easy to get to & to pull down, and get an extra cable for the RV when your order your dish. When you want to take it in the RV, grab the dish & router and take off. The $25 portability fee is only charged for the months you use it, so not a bad deal. |
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Posted: 5/23/2022 7:24:02 PM EST
[Last Edit: mi650]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MidMichHunter: If you intend on doing the portability option, just don’t permanently mount the dish on your roof, experience talking. Make it easy to get to & to pull down, and get an extra cable for the RV when your order your dish. When you want to take it in the RV, grab the dish & router and take off. The $25 portability fee is only charged for the months you use it, so not a bad deal. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MidMichHunter: Originally Posted By mi650: They're still saying I'm due for regular service mid-2022. If I order the RV package now, then 3 months from now I can get regular service, I gotta pay another $600 for equipment? But then, if the service is the same, why would I want to switch? Aside from it looks like RV service is a little more expensive, $135/mo. If you intend on doing the portability option, just don’t permanently mount the dish on your roof, experience talking. Make it easy to get to & to pull down, and get an extra cable for the RV when your order your dish. When you want to take it in the RV, grab the dish & router and take off. The $25 portability fee is only charged for the months you use it, so not a bad deal. Well, I don't need the portability, at least for the foreseeable future. I wonder if I can order, and then cancel the portability? ETA: So the equipment is the same? |
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Posted: 5/23/2022 7:37:05 PM EST
[Last Edit: Frog_Legs]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sigifrith: I’m just outside Marshall and have been waiting almost as long as you. What part of the state are you in? I’m just west of Little Rock but out in the country. No cable or DSL here. I’ve been pulling all my internet off cellular for years. I have to have a yagi and booster to make that work and even then service can be spotty. ETA: I’ve got the same question as mi650 right above me. |
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Posted: 5/23/2022 7:49:36 PM EST
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OK, so I figured out my problem. I had Dishy McDishFace shipped to my home address, and not the service address. So once I turned on portability - instant connection. ~120mbit. Not great, not bad…..
This will be a fun toy to bring along on our group shoots in the desert.
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Posted: 5/23/2022 7:54:38 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Frog_Legs: ETA: I’ve got the same question as mi650 right above me. Same questions here. I got the same email. Plus, I'm in WV and don't want to order the RV version if there's not enough coverage for it to work. I really don't understand why they'd want to sell me the RV version over just sending me the normal one I'm waiting for, supposedly this summer. |
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Posted: 5/23/2022 7:58:33 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: Same questions here. I got the same email. Plus, I'm in WV and don't want to order the RV version if there's not enough coverage for it to work. I really don't understand why they'd want to sell me the RV version over just sending me the normal one I'm waiting for, supposedly this summer. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: Originally Posted By Frog_Legs: ETA: I’ve got the same question as mi650 right above me. Same questions here. I got the same email. Plus, I'm in WV and don't want to order the RV version if there's not enough coverage for it to work. I really don't understand why they'd want to sell me the RV version over just sending me the normal one I'm waiting for, supposedly this summer. From the looks of it, for an extra $25 per month. |
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Posted: 5/23/2022 8:07:53 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: Same questions here. I got the same email. Plus, I'm in WV and don't want to order the RV version if there's not enough coverage for it to work. I really don't understand why they'd want to sell me the RV version over just sending me the normal one I'm waiting for, supposedly this summer. Wait for the normal home-based version. $25 per month extra here. $25 per month extra there and soon you are at an extra $300 per year for no obvious benefit to you. |
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Posted: 5/23/2022 8:16:43 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mi650: Well, I don't need the portability, at least for the foreseeable future. I wonder if I can order, and then cancel the portability? ETA: So the equipment is the same? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mi650: Originally Posted By MidMichHunter: Originally Posted By mi650: They're still saying I'm due for regular service mid-2022. If I order the RV package now, then 3 months from now I can get regular service, I gotta pay another $600 for equipment? But then, if the service is the same, why would I want to switch? Aside from it looks like RV service is a little more expensive, $135/mo. If you intend on doing the portability option, just don’t permanently mount the dish on your roof, experience talking. Make it easy to get to & to pull down, and get an extra cable for the RV when your order your dish. When you want to take it in the RV, grab the dish & router and take off. The $25 portability fee is only charged for the months you use it, so not a bad deal. Well, I don't need the portability, at least for the foreseeable future. I wonder if I can order, and then cancel the portability? ETA: So the equipment is the same? Hmm…. I haven’t seen the RV version info, just the portability option to the home unit, I assume it’s the same equipment. Portability on the home unit can be set up and cancelled at any time, it’s a monthly service, great for the RV. The Dish is the only thing I need to figure out as I don’t want to climb onto my roof when we head out for a week. I think I’ll need to buy a 2nd dish. |
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Posted: 5/23/2022 8:50:16 PM EST
[#12]
Is the RV dish different? Or just behind the scenes priority of service + portability?
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Posted: 5/23/2022 11:10:26 PM EST
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Portability is a service. You activate it, then take your home dishy with you. When you return home, put your dishy back in place and cancel the portability service/feature.
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Posted: 5/23/2022 11:24:24 PM EST
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Quote History(Note:Antenna too big for cars) Challenge Accepted |
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Posted: 5/24/2022 6:20:13 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AmericanPeople: Wait for the normal home-based version. $25 per month extra here. $25 per month extra there and soon you are at an extra $300 per year for no obvious benefit to you. The extra $25 is the portability fee that you would also have to pay for your home service if you wanted to take it with you to another location for a period of time. When you bring it back home you can pause the fee until you want to take the unit somewhere else again. |
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Posted: 5/24/2022 6:26:09 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: Same questions here. I got the same email. Plus, I'm in WV and don't want to order the RV version if there's not enough coverage for it to work. I really don't understand why they'd want to sell me the RV version over just sending me the normal one I'm waiting for, supposedly this summer. I received the same email. I have the same question about the equipment. Plus, I read that you have to have home service for the RV roaming service to work. I'm going to look into ordering the home service to an available address, such as my SIL in Northern Virginia and bringing it back here to use. Hopefully that would work even though the map shows no service available in this area. |
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Posted: 5/24/2022 7:54:58 AM EST
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So I am in on the RV dishy. Will use at home and at cabin. Will see how it goes.
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Posted: 5/24/2022 1:04:24 PM EST
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Posted: 5/24/2022 3:45:47 PM EST
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For those that have access to decent internet and don't understand why Starlink is so desired and people are so willing to pay for it, this is what people in the country deal with, have a two year contract to get and at least a 600ms ping, usually higher, sometimes a lot higher -
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Posted: 5/25/2022 12:09:40 AM EST
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Posted: 5/25/2022 6:35:06 PM EST
[Last Edit: Scorpion40]
[#21]
Ordered two weeks ago, said my area wasn’t scheduled for additional availability until 2023. Got the notification on Monday that my equipment was ready. Should have it next week or so. Going to pay for the RV option and play with it in some remote areas that may or may not be covered.
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Posted: 5/25/2022 8:06:31 PM EST
[Last Edit: Steamedliver]
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I have everything installed and its inconsistent and slow, but sometimes its fast but not as fast as I have seen others (on the internet, not in person in my area).
I have the RV / roaming charge on my account, so I have a feeling my area is congested and that’s the way its gonna be until more satellites are available. Of course, there is always are chance I have messed things up. There are NO obstructions and everything works, so I think I did everything correctly. I dont know if there are other settings I could optimize. I have it hooked up to my router via the add on ethernet adapter. Currently I have the WiFi on the Starlink router turned off. However, is there ANY real reason to do so? Cant I leave it broadcasting and hook it up to my router via the ethernet adapter? |
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Posted: 5/25/2022 8:21:09 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Steamedliver: I have it hooked up to my router via the add on ethernet adapter. Currently I have the WiFi on the Starlink router turned off. However, is there ANY real reason to do so? Cant I leave it broadcasting and hook it up to my router via the ethernet adapter? Yes, have it run both. We're hard wired to our PCs, but wireless is for laptops, phones, etc. |
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Posted: 5/27/2022 1:44:17 PM EST
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Posted: 5/27/2022 4:34:35 PM EST
[Last Edit: NotRyan]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Steamedliver: I have everything installed and its inconsistent and slow, but sometimes its fast but not as fast as I have seen others (on the internet, not in person in my area). I have the RV / roaming charge on my account, so I have a feeling my area is congested and that’s the way its gonna be until more satellites are available. Of course, there is always are chance I have messed things up. There are NO obstructions and everything works, so I think I did everything correctly. I dont know if there are other settings I could optimize. I have it hooked up to my router via the add on ethernet adapter. Currently I have the WiFi on the Starlink router turned off. However, is there ANY real reason to do so? Cant I leave it broadcasting and hook it up to my router via the ethernet adapter? What's your wifi signal like and are you using 5G? Run in internal speed test using the starlink app that show's Starlink's speed and your device's speed..... how big is the speed difference? For a larger house the included router I got sucked, and in most parts of the house 2.4Ghz did better than 5G since 5G is short range. |
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Posted: 5/29/2022 1:43:33 PM EST
[Last Edit: Trunalimunumaprzure]
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Mine was scheduled to deliver today, but was still 400 miles away at the hub this morning.
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Posted: 5/29/2022 6:31:25 PM EST
[Last Edit: Fives]
[#27]
I was expected to get service 2023 but checked and it was already available. Placed the order and received the equipment yesterday. Set it up today and real happy about the results. No more 1-5mb/s download for $80/mo. Still need to properly anchor the dish to the side of the house and rout the cables but initial tests are good
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Posted: 5/29/2022 9:50:37 PM EST
[#28]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fives: I was expected to get service 2023 but checked and it was already available. Placed the order and received the equipment yesterday. Set it up today and real happy about the results. No more 1-5mb/s download for $80/mo. Still need to properly anchor the dish to the side of the house and rout the cables but initial tests are good https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/243644/203214A2-7B9E-4199-AA06-9C37CC52A16D_jpe-2401218.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/243644/C1FDCB75-8FF6-4A00-BDF0-6A9691145B50_png-2401220.JPG I believe that that's the fastest speed test I saw in this thread. |
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Posted: 5/29/2022 9:52:29 PM EST
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Posted: 5/29/2022 10:29:01 PM EST
[#30]
Expanded service in my area June of 22. Getting close!
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Posted: 5/29/2022 10:48:21 PM EST
[Last Edit: NotRyan]
[#31]
Originally Posted By Fives: I was expected to get service 2023 but checked and it was already available. Placed the order and received the equipment yesterday. Set it up today and real happy about the results. No more 1-5mb/s download for $80/mo. Still need to properly anchor the dish to the side of the house and rout the cables but initial tests are good https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/243644/203214A2-7B9E-4199-AA06-9C37CC52A16D_jpe-2401218.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/243644/C1FDCB75-8FF6-4A00-BDF0-6A9691145B50_png-2401220.JPG Originally Posted By hdhogman: I believe that that's the fastest speed test I saw in this thread. FYI that is the link speed between the phone and router, not the actual connection speed to the internet. |
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Posted: 5/29/2022 10:59:09 PM EST
[#32]
Lol. Yep.
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Posted: 6/1/2022 9:41:58 AM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fives: I was expected to get service 2023 but checked and it was already available. Placed the order and received the equipment yesterday. Set it up today and real happy about the results. No more 1-5mb/s download for $80/mo. Still need to properly anchor the dish to the side of the house and rout the cables but initial tests are good https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/243644/203214A2-7B9E-4199-AA06-9C37CC52A16D_jpe-2401218.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/243644/C1FDCB75-8FF6-4A00-BDF0-6A9691145B50_png-2401220.JPG thats phone to router not phone to internet |
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Posted: 6/1/2022 10:06:11 AM EST
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Dish is here and trying it out in back yard
 Attached FileSpeed so far  Attached FileVs DSL PING 53, Download 7.3, Upload 0.92 Now l need to find a retractable pole so I can use it here and at cabin |
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Posted: 6/1/2022 3:06:28 PM EST
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SpaceX to begin launching new ‘shell’ of Starlink satellites in July
"SpaceX could begin launching the fourth of five orbital ‘shells’ of its first Starlink constellation as early as July, according to a report from a reliable source of SpaceX information. The initial report tweeted on May 20th by reporter Alejandro Alcantarilla claimed that SpaceX was preparing to start launching “Group 3” of its first 4408-satellite Starlink constellation as early as July 2022. Less than a week later, those claims were confirmed when SpaceX applied for communications permits known as “special temporary authority” licenses or STAs for a launch known as “Starlink Group 3-1” no earlier than late June. Regardless, Group 3 appears to be next and will mark the start of operational polar Starlink satellite launches. Also outfitted with laser links, those polar-orbiting spacecraft will be useful for connecting Starlink internet users at the extreme ends of the Earth. In the context of the optical network SpaceX is building in orbit, they may be even more useful for their routing capabilities, which could make it easier for aircraft or ships far from any nearby ground station to remain connected to the network almost anywhere on Earth." |
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Posted: 6/2/2022 5:44:01 PM EST
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Posted: 6/2/2022 6:50:23 PM EST
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Posted: 6/2/2022 7:47:18 PM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: https://i.redd.it/gatiuidqt8391.jpg That’s still better than I had with AT&T DSL… 
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Posted: 6/3/2022 9:29:50 AM EST
[Last Edit: notarandomname]
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mi650: They're still saying I'm due for regular service mid-2022. If I order the RV package now, then 3 months from now I can get regular service, I gotta pay another $600 for equipment? But then, if the service is the same, why would I want to switch? Aside from it looks like RV service is a little more expensive, $135/mo. no one really knows .. right now Starlink support says you can not "at this time" change product types ( from home to RV and RV to home ) they also say they are looking into this option in the future. so .. no one knows. Home + portability = 135 no option to pause billing . your data has priority at the home address and depriority data outside your home address no option to pause billing RV = 135 with an option to pause the billing - data will always be deprioritized wince you have no home address. de priority kicks in when the network is congested. Ive had the home plus portability since may 6th. used in waitlist area . Ive had the RV plan 5 days , also used in waitlist area. ( DFW area ) both perform outstandingly. since the "home" service i have is 400 miles away my home serive with portabilty is deprioritized while im in dallas the RV plan as i understand it is deprioritized everywhere. the words "deprioritized data" scares alot of people.. im not seeing a difference and i have both, now i understand that is because my area is not currently " congested " so i see no drop in performance |
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Posted: 6/3/2022 9:38:13 AM EST
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By maleante: https://i.redd.it/gatiuidqt8391.jpg Still better than no connection
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Posted: 6/3/2022 9:42:03 AM EST
[#41]
I'm jealous of everyone getting their stuff early. I'm scheduled for early to mid 2022 and still haven't received any updates.
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Posted: 6/3/2022 9:50:45 AM EST
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Signed up Feb 9, 2021.. now says June 2022..
I've already cleared out a spot in the forest and am pre-heating my credit card in the toaster oven. I've been paying about $80/mo for 1.5 DSL for the last decade and am ready to see what the modern world is like.. LOL |
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Posted: 6/3/2022 9:56:19 AM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bcmrofl: I'm jealous of everyone getting their stuff early. I'm scheduled for early to mid 2022 and still haven't received any updates. Same here. I guess I'll just continue to wait. 
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Posted: 6/3/2022 10:30:55 AM EST
[#44]
I'm mobile, heading to cabin today - will test dishy mcdishface in my home area later today and post results...
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Posted: 6/3/2022 1:16:32 PM EST
[Last Edit: BeatsOfftoEVs]
[#45]
My RV kit came in today...appears to be the same equipment they are currently shipping for the at home kits..I haven't started it up...may wait until we hit the road this weekend.
ETA: I have a first gen dish permanently mounted to my barn now.  Attached File |
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Posted: 6/3/2022 1:24:17 PM EST
[Last Edit: BeatsOfftoEVs]
[#46]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Drugmanrx: My RV kit came in today...appears to be the same equipment they are currently shipping for the at home kits..I haven't started it up...may wait until we hit the road this weekend. ETA: I have a first gen dish permanently mounted to my barn now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/326156/20220603_131341_jpg-2406184.JPG @Pushrod_Paul ETA: Most of the places we are stopping to camp are full cells
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Posted: 6/3/2022 4:34:50 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: Same here. I guess I'll just continue to wait. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Waldo: Originally Posted By bcmrofl: I'm jealous of everyone getting their stuff early. I'm scheduled for early to mid 2022 and still haven't received any updates. Same here. I guess I'll just continue to wait. I used to be 2023 or later. Now I’m just 2023. |
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Posted: 6/3/2022 8:58:02 PM EST
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Got my RV Starlink up on a pole to get it past the damn trees
.Service is pretty spotty as in it drops quite often and the ping is pretty bad sometimes. Still better than my other option of $100 5mbps DSL which drops all the time too due to noise on the line. Hopefully with the upcoming satellite launches service will improve in this area.  |
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Posted: 6/3/2022 9:06:31 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AG2020: Signed up Feb 9, 2021.. now says June 2022.. I've already cleared out a spot in the forest and am pre-heating my credit card in the toaster oven. I've been paying about $80/mo for 1.5 DSL for the last decade and am ready to see what the modern world is like.. LOL It is great. I can watch You Tube videos. I stream TV. I can download large files. |
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Posted: 6/5/2022 6:31:51 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mnew007: I'm mobile, heading to cabin today - will test dishy mcdishface in my home area later today and post results... Test successful. First test on the ground had an obstruction every minute or so. Too many damn pine trees. Moved Dishy to the roof, and wham - 220mbps. |
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