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Starlink Mini Sunroof Mount

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by BC-TRD, Jun 27, 2025.

  1. Jul 13, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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    Can’t you mount it on metal portion of your roof with magnets, instead of sunroof so you can actually still use sun roof? @Mallcrl mounts it outside with no issue with theft. I’m still keeping this option open. Maybe from outside wire cable in through outside top cab light to keep wiring looking clean and just permanently leave STARLINK outside
     
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    I’ve seen that one. Unfortunately dont have a sun roof. Could work for others.
     
  4. Jul 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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    How about this magnetic setup?

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    OK, now I'm confused after watching this video.

    Earlier it was said the dish has to be aimed manually to get a signal. I assumed that was from a stationary position. That video claims it gets a signal even when driving down the highway.

    Can someone explain?
     
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    Electronic Phased Array Antenna, kinda like the AESA radars in newer fighter jets where the dish doesnt have to move.

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    Thanks!

    Just so I'm clear. The dish has to be aimed manually to establish a connection, after which it will remain connected regardless of the direction of the dish, including while driving? Is so, that's pretty bad azz technology.
     
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    We have the the old starlink that moves and I believe employs same technology. When we connect it while camping we have internet almost immediately no matter where the dish is placed, about 5 minutes later it moves for optimum reception and stays in that position.
     
  9. Jul 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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    That's how my home Starlink works, too. It automatically moves to the optimum position wherever I place the dish, as long as it has a unobstructed path generally to the northern sky.

    But this mini system sounds a bit different. If I understand correctly, it doesn't have to be aimed in any particular position to stay connected, even while driving.
     
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    Correct ... there's a youtube video I seen where there is a boat load of satellites in orbit for the system to work correctly. Shark fin antennas probably work in a similar way for gps and satellite radio.
     
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