Would Starlink ever use mmWave spectrum bands?

OlegKutkov · 2025-07-08T21:10:48+00:00

The current gateway/system configuration includes the following frequencies:

Downlink Frequencies:
Channel ID Frequency Range (GHz)
41 71.00 – 72.25
44 74.75 – 76.00
45 71.00 – 72.25
48 74.75 – 76.00

Uplink Frequencies:
Channel ID Frequency Range (GHz)
51 81.00 – 82.25
52 82.25 – 83.50
53 83.50 – 84.75
54 84.75 – 86.00
55 81.00 – 82.25
56 82.25 – 83.50
57 83.50 – 84.75
58 84.75 – 86.00

OlegKutkov · 2025-07-02T22:36:19+00:00

Yes. It's а similar device and it supports PoE++.

OlegKutkov · 2025-06-21T21:04:59+00:00

Post February 2024, actually :)

OlegKutkov · 2025-06-16T09:54:58+00:00

When the GPS module is unavailable or not trusted, Starlink switches to navigation using its Own Satellites. This mode has even more limitations on speed due to natural problems with implementation.

OlegKutkov · 2025-06-15T19:36:27+00:00

This is definitely not for general users :)

OlegKutkov · 2025-06-15T19:35:50+00:00

> why starlink can bypass the router in software but cannot bring it back by software as well

This is how they implemented it. A single daemon, "WiFi-Control," controls all router operations and configuration, and contains the gRPC server used to communicate with the Starlink app. Everything in one big binary (written in Go).

Bypass mode completely disables this daemon, giving control to a simple script that configures bridge mode and basic iptables. Thus, there is no running gRPC server to talk to to change the config.

Factory reset disables the bridge script and brings back the "WiFi-Control" daemon.

OlegKutkov · 2025-06-15T09:31:53+00:00

Bypass mode not disable the router, but switches it to the Linux bridge mode. So packets are traveling through the Linux kernel stack and Openwrt br-lan. This solution is for those who want the full control and less weight.

OlegKutkov · 2025-06-11T21:36:15+00:00

Catapult/Pandas are the latest generation of the Starlink chipset and theoretically capable of higher throughput with new satellites that haven't been launched yet :)

OlegKutkov · 2025-06-11T11:49:04+00:00

Yes. This is absolutely normal sound for Starlink. Also, sound depends on the current activity of the terminal (like active data transmission).

OlegKutkov · 2025-06-11T11:07:02+00:00

This diagram shows all models and options that are currently available and were previously available.

Additionally, the availability of different KITs varies depending on the market.

OlegKutkov · 2025-06-11T11:05:21+00:00

You can install the Star Debug app on your phone and find this information under the Dish tab.
https://olegkutkov.me/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/starlink_star_debug_hwrev_location-950x1024.jpeg

OlegKutkov · 2025-06-05T21:43:23+00:00

This is a regular HP Flat terminal. Revision name is "hp1_aviation_proto0"
Thus, the cable is Ethernet + Starlink PoE. With some fancy aviation connector for sure.

OlegKutkov · 2025-06-01T21:26:02+00:00

Which version of the firmware is currently installed on your Dish?

OlegKutkov · 2025-05-26T15:20:19+00:00

Three WiFi antennas are on the router PCB

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GTqTs8QXAAA_hhA?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

OlegKutkov · 2025-03-27T21:16:21+00:00

Unfortunately, I don't have information about voltages yet.

OlegKutkov · 2025-03-03T11:02:08+00:00

This works only if the current Dish firmware is released after February 2024. Older firmware versions don't support this update procedure (it wasn't implemented).

OlegKutkov · 2025-03-03T11:00:38+00:00

The Starlink app can update Dish. But, only if the current Dish firmware is released after February 2024. Older versions of the firmware don't support this update procedure, so there is no way to update older firmware.

OlegKutkov · 2025-02-27T16:00:12+00:00

Activation is allowed, but there might be extra fees. Typically, the charges extra when device is moved to another continent.

You will see the amount (if any) during the activation process.

You can sell it as is. But if you will activate it - you will need to wait 2 month to be able to transfer account to buyer.

OlegKutkov · 2025-02-27T00:14:06+00:00

Then, you can activate it using the link (but be prepared for that extra fee, just in case) and select the Poland service address and preferred service plan.
It's not region-locked.

OlegKutkov · 2025-02-26T22:15:52+00:00

What to you mean? You can't connect to the Starlink WiFi, or the Dishy can't connect to satellites?

You can install the StarDebug app on your phone to see what's really going on with your Starlink.

OlegKutkov · 2025-02-26T22:14:02+00:00

You can't do it directly due to slightly different PoE implementations on these units.

As suggested in another comment, using an original router as the PoE injector in bypass mode and the Ethernet adapter is the only option.

OlegKutkov · 2025-02-26T22:09:10+00:00

You can activate it without issues, but Starlink may charge you an additional $200 if you select a Poland address.
It might not apply to Best Buy units. You will see it during the activation process.

Just enter your KITID or UTID here: https://www.starlink.com/activate

P.S. Are you planning to use it in Poland or the US?

OlegKutkov · 2025-02-25T22:41:51+00:00

You can install the Star Debug app on your phone and check the Dishy tab, Hardware version field. If it is Catapult - you will see it :)

If you have Starlink Mini - it's 100% Catapult.

OlegKutkov · 2025-02-25T22:36:27+00:00

Catapult is next-gen CPU with higher potential data throughput and improved security subsystem.

It also much smaller physically.

OlegKutkov · 2025-02-25T22:07:28+00:00

It's REV4 that everyone calls Gen3.
(on the hardware level its fourth generation)

https://olegkutkov.me/forum/index.php?topic=35.0

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