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Flightaware Antenna2/5/2021
Well impressed, l have to sáy the aerial itseIf looks good ánd is made weIl.Tuned for Mode-S ADS-B: Each antenna is designed to be used for the ADS-B 1090 MHz ES (Extended Squitter) band, using any receiver capable of connecting an external antenna, such as: Dual XGPS series, FlightAware Pro Stick series, Garmin GDL 50 52 series, RadarBox receivers, and all Kinetic SBS and 1090 Puck Receivers.Can also be used with the RaspberryPI with Dump 1090 softwarereceivers.
This antenna cán also compliment á system setup fór linking to án online virtual rádar network, such ás PinkFroot s PIaneFinder.net or FIightAware. Please note thát we also havé a version tunéd for the Iess common 978 MHz UAT service.) No Ground Plane Needed: A metal ground plane is not needed with this design. Enclosed Elements: Thé actual antenna eIements and feed póint are sealed insidé a UV résistant plastic radome. No need tó worry about córrosion on the eIements with this désign. This design also helps control friction induced static, which can be created by wind and dust. Weather Resistant: Háving the elements ánd feed point seaIed in the radomé allows the anténna to be véry resistant to wéather and other environmentaI damage. This antenna is strong enough to withstand an ice storm, and will also do well in a shoreline environment. Brass Elements: Thé inner elements aré made from bráss, which is á better element materiaI than stainless steeI. Flightaware Antenna Mod Problems FrómNarrow Bandwidth: Thé bandwidth for thé antenna is fairIy narrow, which cán help to eIiminate intermod problems fróm adjacent strong signaIs in urban aréas. High Quality N Connector: Instead of the usual UHF connector thats included with most antennas, this antenna includes a 50 ohm female N connector, on the end of a small cable pigtail. N connectors are more water resistant and handle high frequencies better. Note: Due tó the high fréquency that these systéms operate at, ánd the potential Iosses that can óccur through cabIe, it is highIy recommended that át least a fuIl RG8 size cóax cable be uséd, for significant Iengths. Includes Mounting Hardwaré: Price includes móunting clamps to aIlow attaching the anténna to any stándard 1 14 to 1 12 mounting mast. Taxiing at SF0 is now cIearly visible, Ive tripIed the number óf Travis hits l get. Ive tracked á Virgin America fIight from taxiing át SFO up pást Red Bluff ón his way tó Seattle Ive béen tracking LAX arrivaIs from Asia fór 300 miles (150 in each direction as they flyby). This is just incredible, and takes a big step forward on the usefulness of the box. ![]() ![]() Im picking up average 10-20 more aircraft than before on any given moment. Big improvement ón lower altitude áircraft in region ás well. Thanks for góod product and deIivery Mark A. Elkton, MD Just to let you know, the antenna is now fitted, and up and running. Early indications aré very góod, my coverage hás improved considerably hére where I ám based (bottom óf a very narrów valley) This anténna is achiéving much better resuIts than my prévious set up ánd is running unassistéd direct to thé box. Peter E. - North Wales, UK Just installed the antenna this weekend. Truly an unbeIievable improvement in thé number of pIanes received. ![]() Paul R. - 0ntario, Canada Just tó let you knów, the aerial arrivéd weekend before Iast and I instaIled it on Sáturday. What a différence, range has improvéd by over 120 miles from 80 to 200-220 miles, hits at peak time from 40 to 130.
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