Starlink currently ships two primary antenna types for fixed installations. The Standard Kit (Gen 3, previously "round" dish) is the consumer-grade option — compact, lighter, and widely used in residential and small business deployments. The Flat High Performance antenna is Starlink's commercial-grade hardware — physically larger, with nearly double the wind-catching surface area, and the default choice for the vast majority of Baird's commercial customers.

All Baird Starlink mounts are designed to work with both antenna types. The difference is only in the adapter — standard mounts use a 1.31" O.D. or 2.37" O.D. pipe depending on generation, and the High Performance antenna attaches via a dedicated HP adapter that mounts to the 2.37" O.D. Baird mast pipe.

Every Baird Starlink mount uses a standard 2.37" O.D. mast pipe. To connect your Starlink antenna to this pipe, you need one of two adapter paths. About half of Baird's customers use the Starlink Pipe Adapter V2 purchased directly from Starlink; the other half order Baird's own adapters. There is no performance difference — it comes down to sourcing preference.

Starlink's native mounting accessories are designed for ease of consumer installation, not for the demands of commercial deployments: multiple installations per day by crews, taller mast heights for clearance, rooftops where PSF load matters, or sites that need documentation for building owners. Baird has been manufacturing professional-grade satellite mounts for over 30 years, and the Starlink product line is built to the same commercial standard as every other mount in the catalog.

The Baird Starlink Non-Penetrating Roof Mount is held in place entirely by the weight of concrete ballast blocks in the base trays — no roof penetration required. For many installations, filling the trays to capacity provides adequate ballast weight for wind speeds up to approximately 115 mph. But two situations require you to go further and calculate precisely:

• You're using the Flat High Performance antenna — its wind area is approximately double the Standard antenna, meaning the forces on the mount are substantially higher at any given wind speed.
• Your site is in an exposed location — coastal areas (Exposure D), high buildings, or open-terrain sites (Exposure C) with tall mast heights can require ballast well beyond what the trays hold, in which case a larger-footprint NPRM base is the right solution.

If your calculation comes back requiring more ballast than the Starlink NPRM trays can hold, or if the PSF load exceeds your roof's rated capacity, the solution is to move to a larger NPRM base. The B4-4x4 (48"×48" base) and B4-6x6 (72"×72" base, up to 15' tall) both accept the HP adapter on their standard 2.37" O.D. mast, give you more ballast tray capacity, and spread the load over a larger footprint.

1. 1

   Select your installation site on the roof

   Choose a location with an unobstructed sky view to the north (in the northern hemisphere) — Starlink's phased array antenna needs a clear 100° cone of sky. Mark the location and ensure it is accessible for ballast delivery and safe working conditions. Keep a safe distance from roof edges and overhead power lines.

2. 2

   Run your ballast calculation before setting the mount

   Visit ballastcalc.com with your site details before the installation day. This tells you exactly how many concrete blocks you need and whether your roof's PSF rating supports the plan. Print the report for your job file.

3. 3

   Place the rubber roof pads and assemble the base

   Lay the rubber roof pads on the roof surface at the mount location — they protect the membrane from abrasion and contribute to the friction coefficient used in the sliding calculation. Assemble the NPRM base per the included instructions. The mount ships partially pre-assembled to reduce on-roof work time.

4. 4

   Install the mast and attach the adapter

   Insert the 2.37" O.D. mast into the base assembly and secure per instructions. Slide the Baird or Starlink adapter over the mast pipe. If using the Flat High Performance antenna, attach the HP adapter using the wedge mount that ships with the antenna. Apply thread-locker to set screws as indicated in the instructions.

5. 5

   Mount the Starlink antenna

   For Flat HP antennas: the wedge mount attaches directly to the HP adapter. For Standard Gen 3: remove the kickstand from the antenna per Starlink's instructions, then mount to the adapter. Connect the Starlink Ethernet cable before final positioning.

6. 6

   Load ballast blocks and verify count

   Place concrete blocks in the ballast trays per your site calculation. Standard CMU blocks (4"×8"×16", approximately 33–35 lbs each) are the typical ballast material. Verify total block count matches your ballastcalc.com output. Distribute blocks evenly across all trays.

7. 7

   Route cable and power on the system

   Route the Starlink cable from the antenna down through or alongside the mast, across the roof, and into the building. Seal any roof penetrations for the cable entry point per roofing best practice. Power on the Starlink router and confirm the antenna is tracking satellites via the Starlink app.

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