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General Discussion / Re: USB-GPS Working in PilotAware

« on: October 03, 2015, 07:46:23 pm »

Lee
GlobalSat BU-353S4 working great! Many thanks. It's SIRF lV.
Its showing remarkably accurate Altitude against known location height.
Thanks again.
Gerry

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General Discussion / Re: USB-GPS Working in PilotAware

« on: October 03, 2015, 09:56:24 am »

Lee
I have another USB GPS with same serial 2303 need.
Will test new Software if that helps.
Gerry

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General Discussion / Re: login incorrect

« on: October 02, 2015, 10:35:01 am »

Wayne Hi!
Whereabouts are you and where are you flying to.
Regards
Gerry

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General Discussion / Re: login incorrect

« on: October 02, 2015, 08:32:07 am »

Wayne
This one works..
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JZFT3VS?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
Cost £4.80

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General Discussion / Re: No ADS-B reception? Check your antenna plug!

« on: October 01, 2015, 11:59:45 am »

They also fall apart inside the dongle. I had the same symptons and on splitting dongle found broken centre core connection from PCB to MX socket.
In fact all the soldering was grim with cracks in outer connection too.
New one on the way. In truth at the price they are its a cheap lesson to learn. Now ARF's and 5 Volts.......

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General Discussion / Re: USB-GPS Working in PilotAware

« on: September 29, 2015, 08:12:23 pm »

Thanks for that info. I'll keep it in the PA Box of bits!
Gerry

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General Discussion / Re: USB-GPS Working in PilotAware

« on: September 29, 2015, 07:29:40 pm »

Lee Hi!
All going well with my Pilot Aware and just about to add Pressure Module (not convinced its needed).
The last little challenge was USB-GPS. I connected a Global Sat BU-353S4 Module.
It draws 90mA, it has SIRF IV Chip Set.
In short it doesn't seem to join up with PA. I've attached a Configuration Page to see if error status means anything.
It's not a real worry as if its no good it will have another home.
If you could spare a quick look I'd be very happy.
Regards
Gerry

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General Discussion / Re: Regulator board & ARF Board

« on: August 31, 2015, 06:13:50 pm »

Put me down for 2 please.
Gerry
G-DACE
07808 402404

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General Discussion / Re: Out and about

« on: August 29, 2015, 09:32:04 pm »

Mystery solved.
It was Cessna 182 with ADS-B output. N681EW.
This aircraft is based at Lydeway.
Regards
Gerry

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General Discussion / Re: Out and about

« on: August 29, 2015, 08:46:33 pm »

Not sure that is me. Sounds daft but I cannot remember leaving it all on?
Maybe someone else there was using it.
Will check it out again with someone else local.
Regards
Gerry

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General Discussion / Re: Out and about

« on: August 28, 2015, 06:43:52 pm »

Russ
Yes some one will be about in area Not sure whether my ARF Unit is working but I will switch everything on.
I'm getting airborne from White Ox Mead, 4 miles SW of Bath around 10.30 local.
It's a short 20 minute flight to Lydeway for Village Fly in.
I'll be returning home around 16.30 and will be airborne for at least 30 minutes.
I can be contacted on 07808 402404.
Regards
Gerry
G-DACE

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General Discussion / Re: List of Units participating

« on: August 23, 2015, 12:35:16 pm »

Corben
G-DACE
White Ox Mead - SW of Bath
I THINK the ARF is functioning but get a chance to test it at Lydeway on Saturday.
Vince. I'll text you when I'm on the way so look for me on SkyDemon please.
Gerry

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General Discussion / Re: Setting up the software

« on: August 12, 2015, 07:27:57 am »

Lee
A very naive question....so sorry.
What in PilotAware or SkyDemon terms 'colours' the ADS-B targets shown.
I ask as the 'white' outlined targets hide within the clutter of SD sometimes.
REgards
Gerry

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General Discussion / Re: Power Supply & USB Power Cable

« on: August 11, 2015, 10:28:06 pm »

Lee Hi!
As I fly a non-electrical vintage Aircraft power needs careful thought.
I'm using a 12000mAh Power Bank with 1 X 1A USB and 1 X 2.1A USB.
The charge life is excellent and means I can leave aircraft Aux battery (No charging) for Radio only.
A newer better value version is here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F5Q4F0U?keywords=ec%20technology%20power%20bank&qid=1439328119&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
I power the PilotAware set on 2.1A output using 50cm USB Cable..
Regards
Gerry

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General Discussion / Re: Setting up the software

« on: August 11, 2015, 09:07:57 pm »

It works well and all 'targets' matched Flight Radar 24.
Gerry