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Bill_Satellite
Nov 05, 2013Explorer II
ITguy wrote:
So I've just spent several hours searching for the "perfect" Internet solution for my RV, and have come to the conclusion that it doesn't exist. So now begins my search for a "crappy, but I can get by with it" solution.
We are working age full-timers, and I just discovered that the place we are wintering doesn't have wifi service available, so it's time to invest in something a little more self-contained. Cellular is out due to the crazy-low data caps (yes, 20GB is too low).
Exede would be perfect, with their unmetered overnight access, however I can't find any good information on whether it's feasible to aim the dish myself. We do change sites 2 or 3 times a year, but will be staying well within the confines of the spot beam (at least for the next few years).
Obviously aiming the dish myself is by far the preferable solution. Anyone have any experience with this? Or is there some other reason that Exede won't work for me, assuming I don't plan to move it outside of the spot beam?
No, you cannot point the antenna yourself and you cannot move from one location to another without having an installer come out and do it professionally. There are special tools required but the real kicker is that you must be in contact with the NOC to make the final adjustments to the antenna and verify the proper connection.
The service is spot beamed so a move from one location to another requires a complete change to your account settings and only an installer can get that done as well.
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