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Re:Starlink Direct to Cell by tpmx on Wednesday October 11, 2023 @05:11PM (#37850307)
The inverse square law effect can be remedied using similar tech as in the Starlink consumer antennas. You aim the signal to where it's consumed.

> Problem with slow data rates is that they clog up the channels.

Yes, we must protect the tubes! :)

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Re:Starlink Direct to Cell by Scoundreller on Wednesday October 11, 2023 @11:51PM (#37853318)
Phased arrays work without having to repoint, but they don't overcome lack of incidence (insolation?)

(e.g. we can't build a solar panel that works perpendicular to the sun (or nearly perpendicular) using phased array technology because there just isn't much solar radiation hitting the "dish" in the first place)

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