Aircraft ACARS/ADS-B in NZ

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ScuL

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#1758078 7-Apr-2017 12:22

Placing it outside makes a big difference, I am currently using the indoor antenna outside (with a thin plastic cover against the rain)... still using the hotdog can and I've gained another 40km versus indoors. This is how I got my 167km record with the standard antenna. I'll keep using this until my big antenna arrives and I can mount everything outdoors :)

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Shindig

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#1760194 10-Apr-2017 13:26

How are you running power to it?

The little things make the biggest difference.

ScuL

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#1760256 10-Apr-2017 14:43

We've got 3 outdoor sockets around the house, all of them are under shelter so the plug/socket is safe from rain. I've used a thick cable from Bunnings and as you can see the entry into the ABS enclosure is so tight no moisture can get in it. I will tape it up when it goes outside permanently as an extra precaution.

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Shindig

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#1760366 10-Apr-2017 17:39

I have an outdoor socket that is the other side of the yard!

I was looking into a solar panel\battery installation and going all out with it!

I've got a rPi zeroW that would work wonders in a waterpoof case with a solar panel and battery. The TV aerial on the roof currently is a perfect mounting point, which will get me above all the other houses and then a i see the horizon.

The little things make the biggest difference.

ScuL

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#1760367 10-Apr-2017 17:46

Well solar would work, as the Pi Zero really doesn't consume much current. However the problem with solar is that the current is not constant, so you will need a somewhat complex (and expensive) battery backup system to keep the flow steady.

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#1760384 10-Apr-2017 18:52

Really need a 2.5A supply for a stable USB stick. Devices are low, but the sticks load up the ports

Mantis

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#1763372 12-Apr-2017 19:37

I've been using a Raspberry Pi model B with an ebay DVB dongle for the last few years. Have this small antenna https://shop.jetvision.de/Diapason-MCX-Antenna-for-ADS-B-USB-Dongle

Get around 200 km range which I'm pretty happy with, the antenna is about 4.5 m high overall and I'm not on any kind of hill. Thinking of getting the flightaware prostick plus some day.

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