This job was a Starlink satellite internet installation in Judbury, in the upper Huon Valley, with the dish raised on a tall mast.
Why some Judbury jobs need extra height
Judbury sits along the Huon River with forested hills rising on both sides of the valley. Many homes here have trees close by, and the valley walls themselves take up part of the sky. A Starlink dish needs a clear view of a large area overhead to keep a steady connection, so on some properties, roof height just isn’t enough.
Raising the dish on a mast is often the simplest fix, but at that height the mast has to be properly supported.
What we did
We installed a tall galvanised mast fixed through the roofing into the framing, with stays running out to the roof in two directions to hold it rigid. The dish sits on top, well clear of the roofline and with a much wider view of the sky. All the fixings went into the structure, and the roof penetrations were sealed.
The cable was clipped neatly down the mast and run into the house. Once the dish was online, we checked the obstruction map in the Starlink app to confirm it had a clear view.
The stays were also set at wide angles to the mast. The wider the angle, the better they resist sideways movement, which keeps the dish steady and protects the roof fixings from strain.
The result
A steady, reliable Starlink connection for a home in the valley, on a mast built to stay put through Huon weather.
We’ve installed a number of Starlink systems around Judbury and the upper Huon. Call 0420 998 592 for a free quote.
Installed by Michael Starling
Owner and senior technician, Antenna Installation Specialists
Michael has been installing Starlink systems across the Huon, the Channel and the Derwent Valley since they became available in Tasmania. All work backed by a three year warranty. Sorell based. Call 0420 998 592.