ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast) Guide
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ADS-B is a system that helps to both track and identify aircraft, either by other aircraft, or ground stations. There's basically two systems in use: 1090 MHz ES (Extended Squitter) and 978 MHz UAT (Universal Access Transceiver). 1090 is the more widely used system in most countries. 978 is less popular and mainly utilized by General Aviation aircraft. You can read all the details on the ADS-B Wiki.
Here's a chart showing collected info for various ADS receivers, that have the ability to use an external antenna. If you have any corrections or info to add, please email us.
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Receiver
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Band
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Antenna Connector
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Dual XGPS170
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1090 & 978
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?
|
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Dual XGPS170D
|
1090 & 978
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Female SMA
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Dual XGPS190
|
1090 & 978
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Female SMA
|
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FlightAware Pro Stick
|
1090
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Female SMA
|
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FlightAware Pro Plus
|
1090
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Female SMA
|
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Garmin GDL50
|
1090 & 978
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Female MCX
|
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Garmin GDL52
|
1090 & 978
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Female MCX
|
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Garmin GDL50R
|
1090 & 978
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Female BNC
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Garmin GDL52R
|
1090 & 978
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Female BNC
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Kinetic SBS-1
|
1090
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Female BNC
|
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Kinetic SBS-1 Mk2
|
1090
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Female SMA
|
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Kinetic SBS-1e
|
1090
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Female SMA
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Kinetic SBS-1er
|
1090
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Female SMA
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Kinetic SBS-2
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1090
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?
|
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Kinetic SBS-3
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1090
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Female SMA
|
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Kinetic 1090 Puck
|
1090
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Female SMA
|
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Radarbox
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1090
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Female SMA
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Radarbox Micro
|
1090
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?
|
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Radarbox xRange
|
1090
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Female SMA
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