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Technical Support / Re: Traffic page info

« on: September 03, 2016, 09:12:44 am »

Hi Peter,

Thanks for that. Very interesting. I was wondering why my a/c had been showing up without any type and owner info.  Presumably it doesn't feature on that particular database.

I was at the rally yesterday, but you chaps were so busy I decided not to join the throng around your stand.  I rather wish I had now, and saved you the trouble of a reply.  (And so early, too!). However it was good to see quite a few aircraft on the field were sporting PAW systems, and good to see that there was such a high level of interest.

Good luck with the rest of the rally, and thanks again for the reply.

Stu

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Technical Support / Traffic page info

« on: September 01, 2016, 06:54:30 pm »

Out of interest, where does the information on the Traffic page, in the 'AIRCRAFT,OWNER' column, come from?  All I recall programming into my transponder was the hex code and the registration letters.  Is there a background database lookup going on?

Regards,

Stuart

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Technical Support / Re: Verification of ADS-B out on Traffic page

« on: July 15, 2016, 11:15:49 am »

Interesting afternoon yesterday.  I got immediate indications of ADS-B reception when PAW about 40m from a/c.  Then I brought PAW right next to a/c without losing it on the Traffic display.  So it doesn't look as though RF overload is an issue.

After that I lost my own a/c's ADS-B and Mode S info.  At the same time I had good, solid traffic info from other a/c using Mode S, ADS-B and, from one a/c returning to my base airfield (Coventry), a good PAW position.  It rather looks as though I have a transponder system problem, which I shall investigate further next week.

Thanks for all the support, Lee.

Stuart

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Technical Support / Re: Verification of ADS-B out on Traffic page

« on: July 14, 2016, 02:24:45 pm »

Thanks, Lee.  The test was outside and the transponder ADS-B position monitor showed the position being used for ADS-B.  But overload of the RF front end is a distinct possibility.  I'll go and check it out.....  Oh, and you're quite right about the transponder not transmitting ADS-B if it doesn't receive a position from the GPS.  It comes up with an error message along the lines of 'No ADS-B Data'.

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Technical Support / Re: Verification of ADS-B out on Traffic page

« on: July 13, 2016, 12:10:29 pm »

Trig support very helpful and quick.  They advise that the TT31 will squitter whilst stationary on the ground.  Only STBY and OFF will stop squitter and interrogation replies.

Just in case the info helps anyone else..

Stuart

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Technical Support / Re: Verification of ADS-B out on Traffic page

« on: July 12, 2016, 05:07:06 pm »

Thanks Ray.  I've sent an email to Trig support.  I'll post back here when I hear from them.

Stuart

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Technical Support / Re: Verification of ADS-B out on Traffic page

« on: July 12, 2016, 10:56:31 am »

Hi Lee,

Thanks very much for the quick reply.  That clears up my understanding of what may be happening.  I think a quick flight test might be the easiest way to check.

Rgds, Stuart

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Technical Support / Verification of ADS-B out on Traffic page

« on: July 12, 2016, 10:15:16 am »

Hi all,

I am currently working to get my Skymap 3c connected to a Trig TT31 to enable ADS-B out. 

I have a query regarding the configuration of PAW and the result on the Traffic display on the interface page.  I understand that, if PAW is set up with the a/c hex code, then the traffic information supplied to any connected nav device will have 'own ship' info suppressed.  My question is, will own ship info still be displayed on the Traffic display on the interface page?

I ask as yesterday I could not see my a/c on the Traffic list.  Other ADS-B and Mode S traffic showed up well.  I just want to know whether I should be chasing a PAW configuration issue or a transponder fault!

I am running latest hardware config (homebulit) and software update. (And, incidentally, auto-update of software to 20160708 worked well.)

Many thanks,

Stuart

Sent from my iPad

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General Discussion / Re: Regulator board & ARF Board

« on: September 14, 2015, 09:27:44 pm »

Thanks - looking forward to that!

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General Discussion / Re: ADS-B receiver only

« on: September 14, 2015, 07:30:59 pm »

Does the above imply that the system should work if the ARF module isn't present?  I have put one together without the module - but only because I can't find one to buy!  According to the on-screen messages during start-up the software attempts to connect to the ARF module several times and then stops with a 'configuration failed' message.

I fully understand and support the principle that an included, low-cost, transceiver module really increases the safety value of the device.  I'm just impatient to see something working!  btw, apart from that the setup and software loading/licensing worked without a hitch.

This is a very impressive project. Thank you, Lee.

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General Discussion / Re: Regulator board & ARF Board

« on: September 14, 2015, 07:12:06 pm »

Please put me down for one as well, Jeremy.  I'd be particularly interested in one including the ARF, too, although I don't mind a little soldering if not!
Also, your idea of a bundle with the Charge2/4 sounds interesting.  Will you post here when/if you put these up on your site?

Thanks, Stuart