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  1. 15th August 2025, 05:21 PM #141
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    I missed this thread. I bought a MINI when they were just released last year. Did a 2 week trip through the simpson. Mounted it on the roof with a 3d printed mount and powered by USB-C and it worked great. Like total game changer. Taking calls in the middle of the desert while driving is next level. Only issue was 2a of power draw PH, and a monster fight with carplay in the car because you can only have your phone connected to one WIFI network at a time. The first one it is what it is. The second problem I'm aware of a work around but It's not really my problem as I don't have a carplay unit in my car.

    Since then I've had it paused until now when I need to apparently pay $8.5 a month. Oh well. It's still better than satphones.

    And now with Apple offering emergency satellite support, and Telstra offering Starlink texting I feel as though I've got suitable redundancy.
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    All things STARLINK

    Pic showing the extra cable pass thru


    Power isn't an issue with fob controlled relay.
    That enables us to turn it on/off as required.

    Plenty of solar on the vehicle to keep it all under control anyway All things STARLINK

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    Some interesting deals on for the next couple of weeks.
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    Hmm. Looks good. By the time I'm ready for Starlink Musk will have a phone for that. Meanwhile:

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    I already have Data vis Starlink on my phone.
    Works quite well.
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    Took a trip to Burrinbar in NSW this weekend. We threw the starlink mini in because why not (it's tiny). Didn't think I'd need it...

    When we got there there was almost no service .. sometimes you could get a text out.

    Anyway worked out my plan resets on the 1st of each month. It's on standby at the moment. But if you switch plan you pay prorata for the rest of the month. So I switched to roam. Took a few minutes and the cost was $15 for the rest of the month. I have a power box in the car so I just plugged it in and popped it on the roof. Can keep up to date with whether dogs and children are alive at home. I ran it from Saturday afternoon until this morning and my battery was just over 50%.

    When I got home switched back to standby so as of the first next month we will be back to standby.

    I'd have to say that as much as it's a game changer for remote travel it's also super handy as general camping kit.
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    Have to say that I’m not in love with my ISP. Starlink can’t be worse.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain_Rightfoot View Post
    Took a trip to Burrinbar in NSW this weekend. We threw the starlink mini in because why not (it's tiny). Didn't think I'd need it...

    When we got there there was almost no service .. sometimes you could get a text out.

    Anyway worked out my plan resets on the 1st of each month. It's on standby at the moment. But if you switch plan you pay prorata for the rest of the month. So I switched to roam. Took a few minutes and the cost was $15 for the rest of the month. I have a power box in the car so I just plugged it in and popped it on the roof. Can keep up to date with whether dogs and children are alive at home. I ran it from Saturday afternoon until this morning and my battery was just over 50%.

    When I got home switched back to standby so as of the first next month we will be back to standby.

    I'd have to say that as much as it's a game changer for remote travel it's also super handy as general camping kit.
    I take it you wanted full internet access?
    In Standby it will allow texting and basic emails.

    Bloody marvellous tech really.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tins View Post
    Have to say that I’m not in love with my ISP. Starlink can’t be worse.

    Also may not be more expensive as Starlink seem to have just released a $69/month plan to compete with home NBN.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    I take it you wanted full internet access?
    In Standby it will allow texting and basic emails.

    Bloody marvellous tech really.
    Yes Noted. It does "work on standby" but for $15 thought we can have seamless access.
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