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    This thread is intended to help newcomers and those starting out with aircraft tracking to get a feel of what DIY hardware modifications or additions can be used outside the usual basic kit items to extend or improve range.

    Please ask posters questions about their setup or for help in replicating some of these in the other thread here http://forum.flightradar24.com/threa...cussion-Thread

    The intent is to keep this thread purely for pictures/information about feeders setups. And additions or changes over time to give new users a visual aid of what hardware is often being talked about in chat/posts/on the internet.

    Please use the following template:

    Receiver(s)
    Antenna(s)
    Cables/Connectors
    Pigtail/step down adaptors
    Software
    Comments


    Screenshots/Pictures
    Last edited by Oblivian; 2013-07-05, 01:29.
    Posts not to be taken as official support representation - Just a helpful uploader who tinkers

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    Receiver(s)

    Beast (transponder mouse) FW1.41
    MicroADSB FW10 - Mobile use

    Antenna(s)
    Primary
    DPD Productions 9dB Omni
    DPD Productions has numerous antennas designed specifically for Air/Aviation communications use, shown below. There are models available for the 118-136 MHz voice air band, in both base and mobile versions. These can be utilized by an FBO, or in any type of base ops setup. They can also work as a dedicated receive ante


    Backup
    DIY high-gain based on design:


    MicroADSB antenna mobile

    Cables/Connectors

    5m LMR400 with N-Type M/F connectors

    Pigtail/step down adaptors
    .5m N-Type to SMA


    Software
    Planeplotter
    ModeS Logger
    SBS-1 Populate
    ADSMysql Database logging


    Comments
    No roof mount at new house. So on temporary ground stand as shown. Average at current height 150nm. Max 186

    IMG_4391.jpgIMG_4394.jpgIMG_4395.jpgIMG_20130714_140303.jpg
    Last edited by Oblivian; 2013-07-14, 02:24.
    Posts not to be taken as official support representation - Just a helpful uploader who tinkers

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    • #3
      BTW, whomever runs NZTU1 (or is it NZTU2?, can't remember... one of the Timaru stations anyway), the reach on that is very impressive!
      Both NZTU1 and NZTU2 are using DPD antennas bought from the US and in the case of TU1 I have LMR 400 coax cable with very low loss. Incidentally I am at 650 feet above sea level. I will post a few photos later today to show my setup if it is any help.

      Antennas.JPGSetup.jpgVHF.jpgBeast.JPG

      This is my setup at 650 feet above sea level on the Geraldine Downs.
      Attached Files

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      • #4
        Receiver(s) : Raspberry PI (model B) / R820T dongle.
        Antenna(s) : G7RQG omni directional stacked antenna http://www.modesbeast.com/g7rgq.html
        Cables/Connectors : CELF400 Low loss Coax.
        Software: Dump1090 (http://www.satsignal.eu/Radio/dump1090.html / https://github.com/antirez/dump1090 )

        You can see the dump1090 output here: http://raspiradar.no-ip.biz:8080/


        Screenshots/Pictures:
        IMG_20130723_125403.jpgIMG_20130731_134926.jpgIMG_20130731_134959.jpgIMG_20130803_101015.jpgantenna-range.jpg
        Last edited by JorisGvK; 2013-08-11, 17:04. Reason: typo error

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        • #5
          I just set-up and feeding T-EKCH5

          RTL2832/R820T dongle and Raspberry Pi-B with the antenna on my balcony and North is right into my apartment. (the Dongle is hanging in the antenna wire)

          I'm surprised the number and how far I can track planes whit this temporary installation (I have to take in the antenna and dongle when it's raining.)

          The red X is where I live.

          I'm waiting for cable, then I will try to made an antenna DIY.

          Antenna.JPGDump1090.jpgEast.JPGSouth.JPGWest.JPG
          Last edited by attigliano; 2013-08-30, 12:46.
          T-EKCH5: Raspberry Pi 4-B (Buster) + FlightAware Pro Stick Plus + FlightAware 1090MHz Bandpass Filter Dark Blue + A3-ADS-B Antenna

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          • #6
            Originally posted by JorisGvK View Post
            Receiver(s) : Raspberry PI (model B) / R820T dongle.
            Antenna(s) : G7RQG omni directional stacked antenna http://www.modesbeast.com/g7rgq.html
            Cables/Connectors : CELF400 Low loss Coax.
            Software: Dump1090 (http://www.satsignal.eu/Radio/dump1090.html / https://github.com/antirez/dump1090 )

            You can see the dump1090 output here: http://raspiradar.no-ip.biz:8080/


            Screenshots/Pictures:
            [ATTACH=CONFIG]2466[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]2467[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]2468[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]2469[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]2470[/ATTACH]
            great setup! i have nearly the same stuff here, and i'm trying to get that installed and running as well.. will be hard because of my less knowledge about the PI, but... i'll see for now, i use my DIY coillinear antenna with a dongle and my netbook, running rtl1090 and the fr feeder.

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            • #7
              Raspberry Pi (Model B) with Weazy and DUMP1090
              RTL dongle (bought from NooElec) on USB extender cable to roof
              DIY Collinear antenna (8 elements) RG6 cable. No connectors. Joints soldered.
              Antenna height above ground: +- 8m
              Range: 150 - 180 Nmiles
              Photos: http://eons.co.za/FR24/hardware/
              Antenna and dongle installation still work in progress - trying for better range.

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              • #8
                merci to flight radar 24 2013-04-03 15.52.25.jpg

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                • #9
                  Hi everyone from Toronto, Canada. I setup a webpage dedicated to my FR24 F-CYYZ2 location and installation... Enjoy! : http://ADS-B.ca
                  www.ADS-B.ca

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                  • #10
                    Hi, here is my setup, I have done much testing and experimenting to find the best setup for me, hope you find it useful.

                    I use the Airnav Radarbox receiver and the Radarbox software which works very well. The data is fed to FR24 feeder and on to the server.

                    My antenna is a homemade collinear wound onto a f/g cb whip. It is not sealed inside a pvc radome as this detunes the whip quite severly and I have no means to retune with an swr meter. It works very well, except heavy rain will affect the performance, but it returns to normal after 5 or 10 mins when it dries up.
                    Attached Files

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                    • #11
                      T-YBSU3 setup

                      Receiver - Raspberry Pi (Model B) with RTL2832U/R820T Dongle and using a Wi-Pi
                      Antenna - Home built Ground Plane Antenna
                      Cable/Connectors - Standard satellite Tv Co-Ax, F connector to Antenna, MCX to dongle
                      Software - Dump 1090 and fr24 feeder software
                      Comments - Range averages 150 to 170 Nm but have had out to 195 Nm. I am looking into possibilities of an amplifier to extend range.

                      See Pics
                      IMG_2729.jpg1.jpg2.jpg4.jpg8.jpg

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                      • #12
                        I'm using the flightradar24 hardware. Thank you! This is site krkd-1

                        IMG_20140914_161808.jpgIMG_20140914_163429.jpgcoverage.png

                        With the good location, I have received from 329Nm which I think is quite good. Coverage to the north is less as it goes up hill a little bit. No obstructions in the other directions. 550 feet ASL and just a few miles from the ocean.
                        It is mounted about 25' up on a Rohn 25 tower (attached to building) and uses the 10m coax. I could replace the coax with something heavier like LMR400/600 and gain about 2db. 6db is twice the distance, so that's about 30% greater distance potential. I'd rather do that than add an amp, as amps amplify noise too (and create some of their own as well). Factors affecting range are Freespace loss at 300NM is about 148db (so take out your antenna gains at both ends, cable loss, receiver sensitivity, transmit power) and there's probably not much left over. (2db less of cable loss would help this). Fresnel zone issues can be an issue too. At 300 miles, the fresnel zone is about 500 feet at the midpoint, so the plane being up in the sky helps, but I'm 550' ASL on my end, and the earth curves. http://easycalculation.com/physics/e...f-distance.php says my line of sight distance on that is 316 miles for 40000 feet on the other end, so I'd be losing the bottom half my fresnel zone pattern at that distance. So I might be able to get a little better with a bigger coax, but I might also be limited by curvature of the earth at my height. I really don't enjoy climbing, even with the full safety gear, so I'm in no rush to change cables.
                        Last edited by jasonp; 2014-09-26, 01:25.

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                        • #13
                          LPPR8 setup

                          Receiver: Raspberry Pi B+ with RTL2832U/R820T Dongle
                          Antenna: Antenna of the RLT2832U Dongle - Making one is on the to-do list
                          Software: PiAware and Flightradar feed, feeding data to FR24 and Flightaware

                          I have it set for daily reboot around 14:30 local time, it's consistent, I get pretty good range with the default antenna, about 150 to 200Km, the equipment is located under the roof at the toppest floor, I want to make an external antenna to increase the range.

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                          • #14
                            Station T-YCOL1 in operation at YNRG (Narrogin, WA).




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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Exadios View Post
                              Station T-YCOL1 in operation at YNRG (Narrogin, WA).
                              Hi Exadios,

                              From what I can see on the outside you have multiple antennas and a wifi link, I also see a solar panel powering it. That's really interesting looking but what exactly do you have setup inside the suitcase?

                              Thanks
                              www.ADS-B.ca

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