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Satellite internet can only be done from a boat with an active pointing
system. Antenna pointing must be very precise, and even tied in a slip,
without a tracking method, it wouldn't work unless you had the antenna
mounted on the dock. Requires much more accuracy than DirecTV. Also, since
it is a transmitter as well as a receiver, it requires FCC certified
installer, and must be 5 feet above any area where people might walk (to
avoid the RF radiation). The antenna is heavy, 70 lbs (30kg) or so. I have
this system, DirecWay (formally DirecPC) by Hughes Satellite Systems at
home. about $60/month
I've used DirecTV on my boat and even with static pointing (ie, clamped to
the bow rail), tied in a slip it works pretty well. Would only work at
anchor with a pointing system, FollowMe TV is the least expensive
alternative for calm anchorages.
Frank
At 05:57 PM 9/2/02 -0700, Jeff Skinner wrote:
>Hello,
>
>Does anyone have any of the KVH satellite TV/internet units that they
>would like to share costs, experience, coverage etc... I would be
>grateful for any insight. Looking primarily at the internet side while
>at anchor.
>
>Jeff
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