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Stratux ADS-B: DIY and Save Big

Portable ADS-B In isn't that complicated. It requires a 978 MHz receiver for weather and some traffic, a simple computer that converts those signals to a common protocol and transmits the results via Wi-Fi. You can pump up system performance with a second 1090 MHz traffic receiver, GPS position and AHRS. So if you had the right shopping list, the software to put on the computer and a little technical savvy, you should be able make your own. And thats exactly what the Stratux is. We built one and discovered: Yes, you can build a working portable ADS-B receiver with parts ordered off Amazon. No, its not just as good as an Appareo Stratus 2S. And, yes, it will work with ForeFlight-at least for now.

Jeff VanWest
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Get pilots talking about ADS-B and they start griping about money. Forget the soon-to-be required ADS-B out systems; just getting free ADS-B weather and traffic costs between $500 and $1100. If you want it to work with ForeFlight Mobile, the most popular aviation app by far, you are limited to only one brand of receiver—Appareo’s Stratus.

Portable ADS-B In isn’t that complicated. It requires a 978 MHz receiver for weather and some traffic, a simple computer that converts those signals to a common protocol and transmits the results via Wi-Fi. You can pump up system performance with a second 1090 MHz traffic receiver, GPS position and AHRS.

Jeff VanWest