Starlink Mini Roam $50.00 a month

[johnwen]

4 hours ago, CRM said:

The convertor converts your onboard 12v DC to 57v DC so no AC power needed at all. 

I see the Starlink Gen 3 Step Up Converter on line and it seems a pretty easy install!

[johnwen]

3 hours ago, Snackchaser said:

Hi John,

We cut the cable years ago, and I’ve used the larger units, Gen-1 and Gen-3 for the Oliver.  Now I use the Mini exclusively with no complaints and we still keep the Gen-3 active at home for security devices and guests while we're away.

The Mini, with it’s built in Routrer, looses speed the farther away it is.  This is due to the WiFi signal dropping off.  So if you go with the Mini Dishy, then I recommend getting a Mini Mesh Node Router for $40 because there are times when you will need to move it farther away to find clear sky.  See my post: The new Starlink Mini Router, for what ails you.

Starlink Beam Switching keeps improving and there are increasing numbers satellites so reception keeps improving and the Mini seems to work as well as the Gen-3 in that regard.  My Mini isn’t quite as fast as the Gen-3, but it’s still blistering fast, and way faster than most cable connections.

There are a number of options to run the Mini from the trailers 12 volt system.  You just can’t use the included 50’ cable because of voltage drop without boosting the voltage.  You can do that with a voltage converter to increase voltage, or one of the available power supplies, or use a shorter cable.

Hope that answers your questions!  Cheers!  Geoff

Thanks, Geoff

I'm now refocusing on the Gen3 because of obstacle interference, it's going to come down to "Does the larger unit actually receive any better with partial tree obstruction?"   Wish us luck :)