Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Starlink Mini setup and field test from Arctic Finland at approximately 65° north. I test portable power, solar charging, connection speeds, latency, and a live Starlink-to-Starlink video call from the field.
The portable kit includes the Starlink Mini, Anker Prime 250 power bank, PowerFilm 100W folding solar panel, and an iPad Pro. Backyard testing reached 92 Mbps download and 11.9 Mbps upload. Field testing reached approximately 177 Mbps download and 13.7 Mbps upload.
The live video call with Mark M0IAX demonstrates how Starlink Mini performs as a portable internet connection beyond conventional cellular and terrestrial networks. I also explain how Starlink can complement ham radio for off-grid and grid-down communications.
RELATED STARLINK MINI VIDEOS
Orbynexa PM166S Portable Power Mount for Starlink Mini | Field Test
youtu.be/J5lDaf7ZLC8
Solar Charging the Orbynexa Portable Power Mount for Starlink Mini
youtu.be/rkU0Ni9BWy8
ORBYNEXA PM166S PORTABLE POWER MOUNT
orbynexa.com/products/starlink-mini-power-stand-with-integrated-tripod-pm166s
MY BOOKS
Grid-Down Emergency Communications and my other books:
amazon.com/author/julian-oh8stn
SUPPORT OFF-GRID HAM RADIO
Shop on Amazon:
amzn.to/3P9Zq28
Buy an N9SAB antenna:
ebay.us/3EGwqy
CHAPTERS
00:00 Starlink Mini Introduction
00:44 Setup and Alignment
01:22 Portable Starlink Kit
02:04 Backyard Speed Test
03:01 Speed Test Results
03:42 Why Use Starlink Mini?
04:38 Portable Field Test
05:45 Starlink-to-Starlink Call
09:02 Field Speed Tests
10:30 Grid-Down Communications
14:04 Final Thoughts
Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase through one of these links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
73
Julian OH8STN
#StarlinkMini #Starlink #SpaceX
Starlink Mini setup and field test from Arctic Finland at approximately 65° north. I test portable power, solar charging, connection speeds, latency, and a live Starlink-to-Starlink video call from the field.
The portable kit includes the Starlink Mini, Anker Prime 250 power bank, PowerFilm 100W folding solar panel, and an iPad Pro. Backyard testing reached 92 Mbps download and 11.9 Mbps upload. Field testing reached approximately 177 Mbps download and 13.7 Mbps upload.
The live video call with Mark M0IAX demonstrates how Starlink Mini performs as a portable internet connection beyond conventional cellular and terrestrial networks. I also explain how Starlink can complement ham radio for off-grid and grid-down communications.
RELATED STARLINK MINI VIDEOS
Orbynexa PM166S Portable Power Mount for Starlink Mini | Field Test
youtu.be/J5lDaf7ZLC8
Solar Charging the Orbynexa Portable Power Mount for Starlink Mini
youtu.be/rkU0Ni9BWy8
ORBYNEXA PM166S PORTABLE POWER MOUNT
orbynexa.com/products/starlink-mini-power-stand-with-integrated-tripod-pm166s
MY BOOKS
Grid-Down Emergency Communications and my other books:
amazon.com/author/julian-oh8stn
SUPPORT OFF-GRID HAM RADIO
Shop on Amazon:
amzn.to/3P9Zq28
Buy an N9SAB antenna:
ebay.us/3EGwqy
CHAPTERS
00:00 Starlink Mini Introduction
00:44 Setup and Alignment
01:22 Portable Starlink Kit
02:04 Backyard Speed Test
03:01 Speed Test Results
03:42 Why Use Starlink Mini?
04:38 Portable Field Test
05:45 Starlink-to-Starlink Call
09:02 Field Speed Tests
10:30 Grid-Down Communications
14:04 Final Thoughts
Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links. If you purchase through one of these links, I may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
73
Julian OH8STN
#StarlinkMini #Starlink #SpaceX
