agesilaus Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 That's why they have 9 engines, they can lose one w/o a problem. They did not land the first stage tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 It's unfortunate the first stage was lost. This was its 5th launch... Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted April 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Finally something definitive! Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted April 24, 2020 Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 That's terrific to see, Tom! I'm really looking forward to getting a chance to check it out... Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted June 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Private Beta Testing has Started Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 Off to a good start! Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted June 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 And . . . You can sign up for updates on the Starlink web site Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) A beautiful launch of 58 Starlink satellites and 3 Planet SkySats at 5:21 this morning EDT! The first stage landed successfully on the OCISLY... https://www.spacex.com/launches/ Edited June 13, 2020 by Dutch_12078 Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted June 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 ALCAN has announced a LEO/MEO Ka-band ground antenna that could possibly be used for Starlink, but . . . It's a big pizza box that costs more than $300. From ALCAN's announcement . . . Cost: $1685 - $2800 (1500 - 2500 euros) Size: 21.6" x 39" x 3.5" (55cm x 99cm x 9cm) Power: ~100W Weight: 44 pounds (20 Kg) Availability: 4th quarter 2021 Antenna: 2D beam steering, +/- 55 degrees (that's a good slice of sky!) Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted June 17, 2020 Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Wow, That is a great price! When the first RV satellite two VSats came out for RVs it was a much larger dome than that for the automatic receivers. If I remember correctly they were $4k-$7k when they debuted and they were blocked by hills and mountains that should not affect the Starlink system. The cheapest satellite Internet dishes I can find is used on eBay: $2850.00: Refurbished Motosat However I would expect things to get much better. But regardless, I am hoping to get one for home. And I hope they gdet a nice mobile version for the Tesla cars and SUVs. I pick up mine Friday. Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted June 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Starlink Radar - tracks every sat Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) Thanks Zulu, pretty cool Starlink satellite tracker. Edited June 19, 2020 by RV_ Quote RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Starlink Coverage Maps . . . Coverage Map 1 Coverage Map 2 (click the ? for explanation) Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Prototype Starlink Terminals in Merrilan, WI . . . UFO on a Stick (large domes are Starlink ground stations) Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted July 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 SpaceX files FCC Request for Ground Stations -- so far just 5 of the 32 ground stations have been approved. Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmeris Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 SO I had signed up for the starlink beta testing, initially they just wanted a zip code but got an email this morning asking me to update with a physical address which I gave them the S&B located in south Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) Me too for Connecticut. Here's the entire content of the note I received: The Starlink team is now accepting addresses (instead of just zip codes) at starlink.com, which will improve our ability to provide location specific updates as our network develops. Please click the link below to update your address: Update My Address Starlink private beta begins this summer with public beta to follow. If you are signed up for updates, we will notify you if beta testing opportunities become available in your area. Thank you for your interest in Starlink! Edited July 14, 2020 by DanZemke Added note from Starlink Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 Just did the requested Starlink service address update using our upstate NY address... Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangodon Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 I did it too. No chance I'll get picked for beta program, especially in Colorado. I think it's just a way to gather email and snail mail addresses so that once they do get a service to sell, we'll be inundated with spam. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
podwerkz Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 That website wont let me type in my address....I guess they don't want me! Quote Nothing to see here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 When I've had similar problems on other sites, it's usually my ad-blocker. The only other thing I can suggest, is try a different browser. That has worked for me in the past. I'm willing, but unable to suggest anything else. Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 9 hours ago, durangodon said: I did it too. No chance I'll get picked for beta program, especially in Colorado. I think it's just a way to gather email and snail mail addresses so that once they do get a service to sell, we'll be inundated with spam. 🤪 Wont happen here... I created an email address just for this offer, and we don't receive any snail mail at our NY service address. Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanZemke Posted July 14, 2020 Report Share Posted July 14, 2020 9 hours ago, durangodon said: I think it's just a way to gather email and snail mail addresses so that once they do get a service to sell, we'll be inundated with spam. 🤪 I honestly think you're mistaken. I know nothing about the culture within skylink. But if their objective was to build an advertising email list, I wouldn't expect them use zip codes to limit eligibility. Quote Volvo 770, New Horizons Majestic and an upcoming Smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted July 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Starlink Beta Testing As previously noted, emails have gone out for Starlink's private and public beta testing: Thanks to a Starlink Redditer who data mined some JavaScript code, it looks like beta testers will be selected from between the 44th and 52nd parallels: Quote SKP #79313 / Full-Timing / 2001 National RV Sea View / 2008 Jeep Wrangler Rubiconwww.rvSeniorMoments.comDISH TV for RVs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch_12078 Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Almost made it. Our cottage is on the 43rd... Quote Dutch 2001 GBM Landau 34' Class A F-53 Chassis, Triton V10, TST TPMS 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD/Remco pump ReadyBrute Elite tow bar/brake system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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