Well I bought Starlink

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I got Starlink prior to the mini coming out. It had helped in keeping in touch with family and unexpected route plan changes. First I had to use the inverter but later put together 12 volt dc option to keep the power consumption down and easier/faster setup. Thinking about added a Bluetooth switch so I can turn the Starlink off/on remotely.

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shrdt said:
I got Starlink prior to the mini coming out. It had helped in keeping in touch with family and unexpected route plan changes. First I had to use the inverter but later put together 12 volt dc option to keep the power consumption down and easier/faster setup. Thinking about added a Bluetooth switch so I can turn the Starlink off/on remotely.

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Get one of the shelly 1 gen 3 switches. they are amazing. can run off bluetooth or wifi.
 
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K12 said:
Get one of the shelly 1 gen 3 switches. they are amazing. can run off bluetooth or wifi.
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Wish I would have known about these before. It would have been a much cleaner install instead of rocker switches.
 
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Sparksalot said:
I’ve been horribly disappointed in my home internet service, so have been thinking of this option anyway. Add in the flexibility of the roam service to allow working from the road, and it seems a good idea. I just don’t want to have to deal with a mass of cables.
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Everything is included and we were able to run ours in the van with a Samlex 150w inverter. Since I prefer to set up things my way, I've switched to a different router etc but none of that is necessary.
 
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I have a Gen 2 on Roam that I use in the MH when its being used, other Gen 2 is at home. So I am planning totake the Roam Gen 2 on overlanding trips and just use the Jeep JT's 400w 120v outlet to run it while I'm driving and the Redarc 3000 inverter when I'm camped. Seems the easyest way to do it. I have 400w of solor and a 230ah LiTime battery. Am I missing anything?
 
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For those that use the PAUSE feature of Star Link, you should have gotten an email "STRONG ARMING" you into a $5 reoccurring charge to keep the service. I am researching what this actually means so I might change my tune but...Not happy.

Switch to Standby Mode and Stay Connected
We've upgraded the Pause feature to include Standby Mode, so you stay connected even when you're not using your regular service plan. For $5 per month, you’ll have unlimited low-speed data, perfect for calls, texts, and instant reactivation during emergencies or in dead zones. You'll also continue to receive software updates to keep your system up-to-date.

To opt-in, click Confirm Standby Mode and follow the steps below before 09/13/2025. If no action is taken, your paused service line will be cancelled.
 
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highboy4x4 said:
For those that use the PAUSE feature of Star Link, you should have gotten an email "STRONG ARMING" you into a $5 reoccurring charge to keep the service. I am researching what this actually means so I might change my tune but...Not happy.

Switch to Standby Mode and Stay Connected
We've upgraded the Pause feature to include Standby Mode, so you stay connected even when you're not using your regular service plan. For $5 per month, you’ll have unlimited low-speed data, perfect for calls, texts, and instant reactivation during emergencies or in dead zones. You'll also continue to receive software updates to keep your system up-to-date.

To opt-in, click Confirm Standby Mode and follow the steps below before 09/13/2025. If no action is taken, your paused service line will be cancelled.
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Yeah got the same email, pretty typical Elon move if you talk to the Tesla crowd.
 
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Well I was hoping something changed with him but I guess people really don’t change “much.” I will say that I read an article that Bozo the clown from Amazon will soon be competing for our business… and the kicker is he hired SpaceX to help launch the LEO sats.

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