Starlink ROAM

[Hannah.Taylor]

StarLink is now offering ROAM service.

50 GB of data per month for $50 a month.
Purchase of the StarLink mini is required.

You can also pause the service when you're not using it. No contracts required.

Note: You'll need a clear polycarbonate cover for the dish so it doesn't get damaged by hail.

The only complaint I've heard about it is when punching a hail core, you lose signal temporarily.

Starlink

High-speed internet. Available almost anywhere on Earth.

www.starlink.com

After having no signal south of Akron on Memorial Day weekend and the Matador fiasco when I couldn't get a single text out due to chaser/network congestion, I'm getting the StarLink ROAM and adding a Starlink mount and power supply to both vehicles and I'll swap the dish as needed.

I've had StarLink at the house for the past 3 years and I love it. Zero issues. It even has a built in infrared heater to prevent ice/snow build up. I activate the heater from Nov to the end of April.

 

[Chris Wilburn]

I can't comment on the ROAM service, but I had the stationary service for quite a while, and it was excellent. What you posted above is definitely plenty of data, if used for chasing only, radar, internet, streaming, etc. That's a really cheap price too, and the ability to pause service whenever is definitely a plus.

I heard Reed Timmer has lost a couple to hail, but you mention a good option to prevent that above. I could definitely see losing signal temporarily under a hail core, but those times should be relatively infrequent. I think you are definitely making a very good decision on purchasing it. I haven't really thought of no signal due to chaser convergence, but definitely sounds like it could be an issue, and was an issue for you, as you mentioned. I think I will be purchasing it as well for next season. Looking forward to seeing other responses to this thread.

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

I can't comment on the ROAM service, but I had the stationary service for quite a while, and it was excellent. What you posted above is definitely plenty of data, if used for chasing only, radar, internet, streaming, etc. That's a really cheap price too, and the ability to pause service whenever is definitely a plus.

I heard Reed Timmer has lost a couple to hail, but you mention a good option to prevent that above. I could definitely see losing signal temporarily under a hail core, but those times should be relatively infrequent. I think you are definitely making a very good decision on purchasing it. I haven't really thought of no signal due to chaser convergence, but definitely sounds like it could be an issue, and was an issue for you, as you mentioned. I think I will be purchasing it as well for next season. Looking forward to seeing other responses to this thread.

I got the idea for the polycarbonate cover from @Adam Lucio on his fb feed. He had a post up about it.

StarLinks stationary service is lights out the best internet I've ever had and it's blazing fast.

My days of competing for cell signal with chasing convergence will be no more.

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

StarLink is now installed in the RAV. Waiting on one more power cord and adapter from StarLink, then I can wire the Tacoma. Simply disconnect from the power cable and the whole mount/dish comes off. Easy swap to the Tacoma.




Hint: Use blue loctite on the threads for the magnets so the nut doesn't vibrate loose while going down the highway and you see your dish go flying off behind you.



I won't activate service until April or May when storm chasing season comes around. Then I'll turn it off for the season on Oct 31st.

Roam service can be paused for $5/ month.

Cell Phone Network Convergence and no cell signal is now a thing of the past.

PLUS I can use this while out off roading in the mountains.

$229 for the mini-dish

$79 for the mount

https://a.co/d/1CNhvLj

$45 for the 12v power adapter (Direct from StarLink). The adapter comes with a 15' cable but it wasn't long enough so I ordered the 20' cable, there's also a 33' cable available on amazon as well if you need a longer length.

$14 for the 20' cable

https://a.co/d/3QrYsTg

Note: I will order a third adapter and cord in addition to a padded carry bag in the event I go chase with others, I can bring my StarLink with me and it's easy to keep it all together and deploy quickly.

The entire setup is so easy and the flexibility to swap between my vehicles in less than 90 seconds or take it with me and use in another person's vehicle makes this super convenient!

Onboard internet in both vehicles. Anywhere I go. Any time.

Service is $50/ mo for 50 GB of data.
or $165/ mo for Unlimited.

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

Ok, the Tacoma is wired up. Ready for off roading season!

No need to remove cables or power adapters. It is a simple disconnect of the dish/mount and simple swap to the other vehicle.

I ran the power wire from the center console under the passenger seat, tucked it under the passenger side rear door floor trim and ran it up the left side of the passenger door under the weather strip to the ceiling and tucked the excess into the weather strip jamb, and left the power cord end slightly exposed on the inside of the door. This way it stays out of the elements, no corrosion and nothing will get snagged on it and it is out of the way. No drilling and I can return to stock in less than 10 minutes if I want to sell the vehicle. All I have to do is gently tug the weatherstrip down and pull my excess cable out and put the dish on the roof and connect the power cable it to the dish.

I like easy.


All that's left to do is order an extra power adapter to put in my travel bag in case I chase with someone else. StarLink on the go!

 

[James Hilger]

I just did the same thing, and I'm using Speedify to bond it with cellular.

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

I just did the same thing, and I'm using Speedify to bond it with cellular.

What is Speedify and what does it do?

 

[James Hilger]

What is Speedify and what does it do?

It's a app that combines multiple internet connections. You can set it to automatically switch to the fastest connection, or put it in redundant mode to push the data through all sources at once. Uses ALOT more data when doing that though. If you chase alot, you already know most of the trouble spots, or when a storm gets crowded that you might need to start switching sources around to get some data. But that can be a pain.

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

It's a app that combines multiple internet connections. You can set it to automatically switch to the fastest connection, or put it in redundant mode to push the data through all sources at once. Uses ALOT more data when doing that though. If you chase alot, you already know most of the trouble spots, or when a storm gets crowded that you might need to start switching sources around to get some data. But that can be a pain.

If I have StarLink, why do I need this? StarLink is dedicated to my dish. Anyone else around shouldn't be affecting my data.

I have neighbors who have it and even during high peak usage I don't see any fluctuations in my download speeds.

 

[James Hilger]

If I have StarLink, why do I need this? StarLink is dedicated to my dish. Anyone else around shouldn't be affecting my data.

I have neighbors who have it and even during high peak usage I don't see any fluctuations in my download speeds.

Roam doesn't get priority. Congestion still happens. Usually won't work at all in heavy rain or hail. I seen lots of reasons just by searching a few minutes. Just by itself though, still can come in very handy.

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

Thanks!

 

[Warren Faidley]

I purchased an expensive mounting frame for my StarLink to mount on the back of the truck, but found it worked just as well on the dash, where it remains. I cover it with a black cloth to keep it hidden and to avoid reflections on the windshield. I was a little reluctant to keep it outside because of theft. Although I doubt someone else could use it because of registration, I doubt most thieves know this.

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

I purchased an expensive mounting frame for my StarLink to mount on the back of the truck, but found it worked just as well on the dash, where it remains. I cover it with a black cloth to keep it hidden and to avoid reflections on the windshield. I was a little reluctant to keep it outside because of theft. Although I doubt someone else could use it because of registration, I doubt most thieves know this.

That's one of the reasons I went with the magnet mount setup. Quick and easy to disconnect and remove and stow inside the vehicle when I'm not driving or using it while sitting.

I have a hard case on order from Amazon. I got a case that comes with pluck foam squares so I can customize it to the shape of the mount.

 

[Warren Faidley]

Just make sure that the magnets are really strong. Air compression can rip the dish off. (I seen this discussed in other groups).

 

[Hannah.Taylor]

Just make sure that the magnets are really strong. Air compression can rip the dish off. (I seen this discussed in other groups).

What is air compression?