Starlink Testing
Starlink provides internet connectivity at the Children’s Safety Village for VE (Volunteer Examiner) Testing.
What You’ll Need
Equipment
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|
| Starlink Dish (Gen 2) | 1 | Rectangular with kickstand |
| Starlink Router | 1 | Marked “1379” |
| Item | Notes |
|---|
| Starlink app | For obstruction check and diagnostics |
Materials / Consumables
| Item | Qty | Notes |
|---|
| Extension cord | 1 | For power |
| Power strip | 1 | For router and devices |
Setup
- Place dish outdoors with clear sky view
- Connect dish cable to router
- Power on router
- Wait for dish to orient and connect (2-5 minutes)
- Connect to HamCationSL WiFi network
| Metric | Range |
|---|
| Download | 30-172 Mbps |
| Upload | 4-21 Mbps |
| Latency | 21-67 ms |
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Solution |
|---|
| No connection | Check dish has clear sky view, use Starlink app for obstruction check |
| Slow speeds | Normal variation, check for obstructions |
| Dish not orienting | Power cycle, check cable connection |