Newbie help (sorry)

[Oblivian]

If you found there was 4 contacts all of a sudden as it did it, that may be why.

There use to be some magic that meant you weren't 'activated' (or in some cases even got a radar ID allocated) unless 4 contacts at once were in range to ensure you were in a reasonable coverage area

[bigmike200587]

Well, for no reason at all, it has started tracking and uploading. Strange!!

[bigmike200587]

Ok, I'm not sure what the problem is. I followed the steps provided on the page you all had mentioned (4 times now) and I can get the web interface to show it is running bit not tracking any planes (even when directly overhead, ran for multiple hours and still showed 0 tracked). Any advice on what I may have done wrong/need to change?

[bigmike200587]

Thanks abcd567, that is the one I'm following. Writing the image now.

[abcd567]

For Pi4, use OPTION-2 of this guide:

https://forum.flightradar24.com/forum/radar-forums/flightradar24-feeding-data-to-flightradar24/8804-raspberry-pi-how-to-install-raspian-os-dump1090-fr24-data-feeder?p=74109#post74109

[bigmike200587]

Thanks for the quick reply. I have continued searching the forums and just found out about that. I am currently installing raspbian with some instructions here on the forum.

[Oblivian]

Pi4 comes with new hardware and OS.

Don't believe the image has been updated to work with it yet

Better to use raspbian and the setup script if brave enough

[bigmike200587]

First off, thanks for any advice/help in advance. I have NEVER dealt with a PI before and have just been follow directions outlined on the build your own page along with the sticky on this site. I have installed PI24 as directed, but noticed my green activity light doesn't blink so I hooked it to a monitor and noticed it is doing nothing. I have reflashed the sd card many times with no luck. I flashed raspbian and it popped right up, activity light flashing away and it loaded on the screen. I went back and flashed PI24 again, still nothing. Am I doing something wrong? Is it a build issue that I'm not seeing? I purchased a PI 4, flashing to a 32gb SD card, wired via ethernet, and using Nooelec NESDR Mini USB antenna.