Starlink

[BILTIT]

Mine is on the way now as well. I want to mount mine on the roof. Can I just mount it with what comes in the kit or do I need some other type of mount?

You will need the roof mount, sold in the starlink app store. I think it is called a volcano mount, that is what i used. Using an old satellite dish J mount might be better/easier if you have one though.

 

[Ricki Bobby]

So you can’t just use the base mount that comes with it?

 

[BILTIT]

No, its designed to be set on the ground or deck. Roof mount is different.

 

[Ricki Bobby]

Ok thanks

 

[BILTIT]

The roof mount comes with sealant and screws. The sealant seems to work well, guess i will know in a few years if my roof rots out lol.

I also ordered the wall kit, it comes with wire clips, grommets, sealant, drill bit, and wire fishing tool for sealing/securing the cable through the wall.

 

[Mike270412]

So you can’t just use the base mount that comes with it?

Yes you can. There are holes in the end of the legs. I just screwed it right to my roof. I would add pictures but this website is broken.

 

[BILTIT]

I wouldnt recommend it but yes it can be done.

 

[rknight111]

I'm hoping that mine will fit on the same mount the stupid xplornet radio is on.

I have mine in the explornet frame no problem. Been up since feb 2021

 

[snopro]

but will fedex find you?

Gave the shipping address as our post office in town. Our fantastic gal running it will call me when it arrives

 

[mclean]

Gave the shipping address as our post office in town. Our fantastic gal running it will call me when it arrives

You need one like I have that brings it right to your door.

 

[snopro]

You need one like I have that brings it right to your door.

That’s great service! I’m sure she would if I asked her.

 

[teeroy]

Yes you can. There are holes in the end of the legs. I just screwed it right to my roof. I would add pictures but this website is broken.

I did the same. Right on the peak straddled lengthwise. Got some good sealant for the lag bolts and cable, drilled the hole for the cable right at the peak and bolted it down. No leaks, no issues...been working good for a year now. There's been problems with cables lately, if there is movement from wind etc expect the cable to fail.

 

[jhurkot]

I did the same. Right on the peak straddled lengthwise. Got some good sealant for the lag bolts and cable, drilled the hole for the cable right at the peak and bolted it down. No leaks, no issues...been working good for a year now. There's been problems with cables lately, if there is movement from wind etc expect the cable to fail.

I'm guessing thats on the rectangular ones and it's working itself loose?

 

[Ricki Bobby]

So I received my Starlink yesterday and installed it on my current tripod/tower pole. Got it all working good yesterday without any obstructions etc. I get up this morning and it’s not working? I got it to work by unplugging the router and plugging it back in, but now it’s searching for another 6 hours for obstruction. WTF

 

[teeroy]

I'm guessing thats on the rectangular ones and it's working itself loose?

They say the cable itself on the second gen dish is a lighter gauge apparently, any continued movement breaks the wires inside the cable.

 

[TROLLCAT]

So I received my Starlink yesterday and installed it on my current tripod/tower pole. Got it all working good yesterday without any obstructions etc. I get up this morning and it’s not working? I got it to work by unplugging the router and plugging it back in, but now it’s searching for another 6 hours for obstruction. WTF

get it figured out !?!?

 

[Ricki Bobby]

get it figured out !?!?

well, it’s been working fine ever since. Not sure what the deal was!

 

[TROLLCAT]

dish #2 is online at shop

 

[snopro]

Got mine Monday but didn’t know about it till last night. Anybody know when the charges start? Do you have to activate it before they start charging you or do they start charging you when you take possession. We are using ours only for camping.

 

[BILTIT]

They start charging 7 days after shipping date i think. No activation required.