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Comparison of Internet Satellite Components
MobileInternetSatellite.com offers both HughesNet (formerly Direcway) and StarBand® satellite Internet systems. The following is a comparison of the most current specific components. Shown here are the StarBand Nova Phase III system, and the HughesNet 7000S Prodelin system.

Note: Click here for older StarBand and Direcway/HughesNet component comparisons.
 
Communications Modem
StarBand Nova Modem
HughesNet 7000S Modem
StarBand Nova Modem Front and Back
HughesNet HN7000S Modem Front and Back
LNB/Feed Horn Assembly
Nova Arm
Prodelin Arm
StarBand® Phase III Arm Assembly
Length Approx. 36" Weight Approx. 7 lb.
HughesNet Prodelin Arm Assembly
Length Approx. 36" Weight Approx. 8 lb.
Nova FeedHorn Assembly
Prodelin Feed Horn Assembly
StarBand® Phase III Adjustable Feed Horn
HughesNet Prodelin Fixed Feed Horn
Reflector Assembly
Nova Dish Front
Prodelin Dish Front
Nova Dish Back
Prodelin Dish Back

StarBand® Phase III Reflector with Phase II Mount
Approx. 39.0" x 24.0 " (.75 Meter)
Total weight Approx. with mount -
Phase II mount- 19.5 lbs.
Phase III mount - 22.5 lbs

HughesNet Prodelin Reflector
Approx. 36.0 " x 26.5" (.74 Meter)
Weight Approx. with mount 15 lbs.
Mount and Adjustment Assembly
Phase 3 Mount
Prodelin Mount
StarBand® Nova - Phase III Mount
Note: Some Phase III Dishes are shipped with the compatible Phase II mounts. See above.
HughesNet Prodelin Mount
Bird on a Wire (TV) Assembly
Sorry, none available at this time
Yes, Universal BOW can be modified to work with the Prodeline feed arm. Additionally, is dependent on satellite assignment
Meters
Telemetry
OPI Meter
StarBand® Nova
Built in Nova Modem Telemetry Signal Meter
HughesNet HN7000S
OPI Meter with 22MHz filter- Connected in line with Communication Modem. Will confirm correct satellite.
Birdog Meter
StarBand® Nova or HughesNet HN7000S
New Perfect Vision BirDog USB Plus - 64 Stored Satellite Locations
Positive Satellite Identification

Indicates Raw Signal Levels and much more- Internal Battery Drives LNBF
 
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