Yes, an adaptor can be used instead of a pigtail, but the pull of heavy RG6 on the delicate connector of dongle can cause damage. By using a thin pigtail, the mechanical stress on SMA connector of dongle is reduced.
Pigtail F-female to SMA-male.png . . Adaptor F-female to SMA-male.jpg
Please read the comment on the image of pigtail I have posted above, and which says "Additional Benefit: Flexibility"
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It does not need to be such a pigtail.
I am using such a connector and it works without issues.
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Originally posted by abcd567 View Post
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POR911
Use pigtail F-female to SMA-male
Cable RG316. Connectors B F female. Programming Cable. To 7/16 DIN L29. To BNC series. To MCX MMCX MiniUHF. To SMB SMC. To UHF PL259 SO239.
Pigtail F-female to SMA-male.pngLast edited by abcd567; 2019-10-10, 10:16.
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I received my flightaware pro stick plus today. What fitting do I need to convert the sma? on the pro stick to connect to the RG6 coax. Looks very small, so maybe an adaptor of some sort.
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Originally posted by wiedehopf View PostJust get Raspbian Buster Lite running on your RPi and familiarize yourself how to use Putty to connect to it.
Here you get the image, choose the Lite image: https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/
If you are starting without keyboard/screen connected, you can use step3 here https://www.raspberrypi.org/document...te-access/ssh/ to enable SSH.
It's easiest to start using a Ethernet cable. After switching on the RPi, you'll need to check the router to find out the IP address.
Then connect as explained here: https://www.raspberrypi.org/document...ssh/windows.md
After having connected, you can use raspi-config to further configure the Pi: https://www.raspberrypi.org/document...aspi-config.md
Now you should be ready to install feed software
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Just get Raspbian Buster Lite running on your RPi and familiarize yourself how to use Putty to connect to it.
Here you get the image, choose the Lite image: https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/
If you are starting without keyboard/screen connected, you can use step3 here https://www.raspberrypi.org/document...te-access/ssh/ to enable SSH.
It's easiest to start using a Ethernet cable. After switching on the RPi, you'll need to check the router to find out the IP address.
Then connect as explained here: https://www.raspberrypi.org/document...ssh/windows.md
After having connected, you can use raspi-config to further configure the Pi: https://www.raspberrypi.org/document...aspi-config.md
Now you should be ready to install feed software
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Originally posted by abcd567 View PostYes, Etcher or Win32DiskImager, any one of these two is OK and required.
Either SSH using PuTTY, or connect a Monitor & Keyboard to RPi.
Using fixed line is better than using WiFi.
YES
Browse this thread also.
Raspberry Pi (B+, Zero, RPi2, RPi3 & RPi4) - Installation instructions for Raspbian, Dump1090 & Data Feeder
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Originally posted by POR911 View Post1. Write the Raspian Lite image to the micro SD card. Do I need Etcher for this? When done, I have an operating system on the card for the RPi to use as its basis of operations.
Originally posted by POR911 View Post2. Do I need 'putty' or... to get my desktop mouse and keyboard to talk to RPi. I will use a fixed line from my router to the RPi.
Using fixed line is better than using WiFi.
Originally posted by POR911 View Post3. When I get my dongle and antenna set up, as I want to start with FR24, Do I load the command...sudo bash -c "$(wget -O - https://repo-feed.flightradar24.com/install_fr24_rpi.sh)"
Browse this thread also.
Raspberry Pi (B+, Zero, RPi2, RPi3 & RPi4) - Installation instructions for Raspbian, Dump1090 & Data Feeder
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Originally posted by abcd567 View PostThis is a really good advise.
I also recommend writing Raspbian Lite image to micro SD card, then adding data feeders. This image can be downloaded from here:
Please also see this guide:
How to Feed Data to Multiple Sites - A Brief Guide
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So, looking at the link....is the idea to:
1. Write the Raspian Lite image to the micro SD card. Do I need Etcher for this? When done, I have an operating system on the card for the RPi to use as its basis of operations.
2. Do I need 'putty' or... to get my desktop mouse and keyboard to talk to RPi. I will use a fixed line from my router to the RPi.
3. When I get my dongle and antenna set up, as I want to start with FR24, Do I load the command...sudo bash -c "$(wget -O - https://repo-feed.flightradar24.com/install_fr24_rpi.sh)"
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Originally posted by magnum View PostIf you really want to play and learn about your Raspberry, do not use the FR24 image, but a regular OS downloaded for your raspberry. The FR24 scripts can be installed afterwards on top of it.
I also recommend writing Raspbian Lite image to micro SD card, then adding data feeders. This image can be downloaded from here:
Please also see this guide:
How to Feed Data to Multiple Sites - A Brief Guide
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If you really want to play and learn about your Raspberry, do not use the FR24 image, but a regular OS downloaded for your raspberry. The FR24 scripts can be installed afterwards on top of it.
Using the FR24 image (or any other image which contain a feeder software, e.g. Flightradar) is good if you want to get it running quick and without additional work.
I started that way and two weeks later i decided to get my Raspi installed from scratch with core OS.
Without a compatible stick, your journey ends at Step 5 on the tutorial in your link
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Agree magnum. I will simply wait until the middle of October. Australia is still quite slow in many ways.
However, is what I can do is 'play' with my new raspberry. If I am going to feed the Fr24 site, I need to load an operating system onto my micro card, then the software from FR24..need to go and work out the best solution. Ummm, seems this is the latest version of getting started. https://forum.flightradar24.com/thre...ickStart-Guide
Without the dongle, can't go too far.
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Correct, there are several sticks which are either not working or where the hardware inside is not what it should be.
I would simply take a bit more money and buy a better stick. At the end you pay twice
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