# Outdoor Cats Are Using $500 Starlink Satellite Dishes as Self-Heating Beds

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**Created:** [January 8, 2024, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outdoor-cats-are-using-500-starlink-satellite-dishes-as-self-heating-beds/995752 "2024-01-08T01:05:09Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 12, 2024, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outdoor-cats-are-using-500-starlink-satellite-dishes-as-self-heating-beds/995752/21 "2024-01-12T12:18:12Z")

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> [@dtilque](#):
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> AIUI, Starlink uses phased-array tech for communication with the satellites. That means the antennas are going to be flat rather than a parabolic dish. The satellites are in low earth orbit, so they’ll be moving across the sky, not in a fixed southern direction. The phased-array tracks the satellite without moving parts.

Yeah, when you initially set it up it goes from its ‘stowed’ position to an upright position. Mine points a little bit north of straight up.

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