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[WinnisquamZ]

Don’t understand the “clear sky” statements on starlink. Is it similar to direct tv? Understood it requires a simple line to the sky


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[Mike]

Originally Posted by WinnisquamZ

Don’t understand the “clear sky” statements on starlink. Is it similar to direct tv? Understood it requires a simple line to the sky


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Unfortunately that's not the case. Starlink needs a very wide, mostly unobstructed view of the sky — roughly a 100° cone centered toward the north in New Hampshire. Even small obstructions (a few percent) can cause repeated dropouts. Their network of satellites move throughout the sky, whereas DirectTV has a single satellite (in this area) that is in geosynchronous orbit so it is always located at one spot in the sky (mostly towards the south).

I believe their phone app has an augmented reality that you can use to see if it will work in your location. I tested an actual unit at my place, which is on the southwest side of Cow and could only get intermittent connection due to trees on the north side.

Fortunately I have line of sight to Gunstock mountain where Hub66 has one of their antennas.