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Discussion in 'Campsite Electronics' started by PopUpSteve, Feb 13, 2021.

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    PopUpSteve

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    Ordered my Starlink dish a few weeks ago. Hoping to have it before June so I can using it for my Summer trip out West.
     
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    Susan Premo

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    Interesting. How does that work?
     
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    They dont need to be stationary Steve? I thought i read that somewhere.
     
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    gladecreekwy

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    Well there are enough of those satellites up there now to cover the planet. Saw hundreds pass over one night
     
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    Susan Premo

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    People up in northern Minnesota see them a lot too.
     
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    PopUpSteve

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    Haven't received it yet, as I said, hopefully by June. And by then, SpaceX should have a lot more in orbit.
     
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    Old_Geezer

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    If you don't mind me asking, what did it set you back? Monthly scrip cost?
     
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    PopUpSteve

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    The service itself costs $99 per month, while the equipment is $499 (one-time fee).
     
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    Eric Webber

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    Would be fantastic for me if it doesn't require one location.... I would camp more often if I could be reachable in an emergency at work, or if I could work from camp

    I work from home anyways, so why not do it somewhere pretty?
     
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    PopUpSteve

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    How do you mean? I do not believe it's locked to just one location.
     

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