# Blockstream Satellite Kit Comparison Source URL: https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/faqs/blockstream-satellite-kit-comparison Updated: 2026-05-18T07:24:18.000Z Category: Blockstream Satellite Section: FAQs --- | | **SDR Kit**[DIY guide](https://github.com/Blockstream/satellite/blob/master/doc/sdr.md) | **Basic Kit**Discontinued | **Pro Kit**[Blockstream Store](https://store.blockstream.com/product/blockstream-satellite-pro-kit/) | **Base Station**[Blockstream Store](https://store.blockstream.com/product/blockstream-satellite-base-station/) | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Includes satellite antennaUsers purchasing kits that do not include a satellite antenna will need to purchase one separately. | | | | ✓ | | ConnectionUSB kits must be connected directly to a computer. Ethernet kits can be connected to either a router or a computer. | USB | USB | Ethernet | Ethernet | | Multiple host connectionsThe receiver can feed the data stream received over satellite to multiple computers at the same time. | | | ✓ | ✓ | | CPU utilizationProcessor/memory demands on the computer connected to the kit (excluding node software). | High | Low | None | None | | Dual-satellite capableAbility to receive from two satellites simultaneously in areas with overlapping coverage. Enables greater redundancy, higher bitrate, and faster sync times. | | | ✓ | | | Total coverage for Asia-Pacific regionSupport for C-band LNBs, required for many countries in the Asia-Pacific region. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | | LNB power supplied by interfaceThe kit's LNB receives power from the USB or Ethernet connection. | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓1 | | Support for Universal LNBRequired to use Universal LNBs when receiving from the Galaxy 18 or Eutelsat 113 satellites. | | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Rack-mountableCan be mounted in a traditional server rack. Faceplate sold separately. | | | ✓ | | 1 The Base Station requires a router that supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), otherwise, the PoE injector will need to be connected (included with the Base Station). Navigation: Blockstream Help Center > Blockstream Satellite > Blockstream Satellite Kit Comparison ## Related Articles in This Section - [How does Blockstream Satellite Bitcoin data differ from regular Bitcoin data?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/faqs/how-does-blockstream-satellite-bitcoin-data-differ-from-regular-bitcoin-data) - [How do I find out if my area receives Blockstream Satellite coverage?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/faqs/how-do-i-find-out-if-my-area-receives-blockstream-satellite-coverage) - [Why does Blockstream Satellite use a forked Bitcoin client?](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/faqs/why-does-blockstream-satellite-use-a-forked-bitcoin-client) - [Blockstream Satellite Kit Comparison](https://helpcenter.dxp-frontend.devserver.app/blockstream-satellite/faqs/blockstream-satellite-kit-comparison) (current)