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Comparison
of Internet Satellite Components - Older Systems |
| Both HughesNet (formerly Direcway) and StarBand® satellite Internet systems have changed through the years. The following
is a comparison of this older equipment for each specific component. This might be helpful if purchasing older and used equpment. |
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StarBand® Modems Front
481 (Left) 484 (Right)
48x can no longer be commissioned |
Direcway Modems Front
DW6000 (Left) DW7000 (Right)
DW6000 can no longer be commissioned |
HughesNet HN7000S Modem Front
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StarBand® Modems Back
481 (Left) 484 (Right), with
Built in Switch |
Direcway Modems Back
DW6000 (Left) DW7000 (Right) |
HughesNet HN7000S Modem Back |
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StarBand® - Phase II
Length Approx. 26"
Weight 9 lb. 8oz. |
Direcway DW6000/7000 - Gen V
Length Approx. 35"
Weight 9 lb. 4oz. |
HughesNet "Raven"
Length Approx. 35"
Weight 12 lb. 6oz. |
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StarBand® - Phase II
Adjustable Feed Horn
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Direcway DW6000/7000 - Gen V
Fixed Feed Horn
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HughesNet "Raven"
Fixed Feed Horn
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StarBand® - Phase II
Approx. 36.0 " x 26.5" (.75 Meter)
Weight with bracket 15 lbs. |
Direcway DW6000/7000 - Gen V
Approx. 39.0 " x 23.0" (.74 Meter)
Weight with bracket 21.2 lbs.
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HughesNet "Raven"
Approx. 34.25" x 28.5" (.74 Meter) Weight with bracket 17.2 lbs. |
Mount and Adjustment Assembly |
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StarBand® - Phase II |
Direcway DW6000/7000 - Gen V |
HughesNet "Raven" |
Bird on a Wire (TV) Assembly |
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StarBand® - Phase II
Shown is the Dish 500 BOW. This will adapt to the StarBand® IA7 (129 west) satellite. |
Direcway DW6000/7000 - Gen V
Shown is the DirecTV "Universal" BOW. This will adapt to most Direcway satellites assignments. |
HughesNet "Raven"
Sorry, not available at this time. However, the DirecTV "Universal" BOW can be modified to attach to the Raven. |
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StarBand®
Digisat III Pro - Digital LCD Display - Multifunction Menu Driven - Internal Battery Drives LNBF |
Direcway DW6000/7000 - HughesNet "Raven" HN7000S
HughesNet/Direcway OPI Meter - Connected in line with Communication Modem. Will confirm correct satellite.
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StarBand® - Direcway DW6000/7000 - HughesNet "Raven" HN7000S
Perfect Vision BirDog Meter with Serial Interface with Version 1.3-1.5 Software
32 Stored Satellite Locations - Positive Satellite Identification
Indicates Raw Signal Levels - Internal Battery Drives LNBF |
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