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Technical Support / Re: Adding own encoder output to radar sceen

« on: September 08, 2020, 04:37:34 pm »

Ok Lee

I'll bite !

If you know which return to ignore then you must know it's reported altitude?

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Technical Support / Re: Adding own encoder output to radar sceen

« on: September 07, 2020, 09:09:09 pm »

Ok. Thanks.

So how does the pilotaware know which signal to ignore if using the mode-c +filter setting if the user has a mode-c transponder?

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Technical Support / Adding own encoder output to radar sceen

« on: September 07, 2020, 03:12:04 pm »

Hi

Just a small enhancement request.  Would it be possible to add the aircraft's own encoder altitude being broadcast as a quick way of checking if the encoder is out of adjustment?  Older mode c units don't show it.

cheers

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Technical Support / Re: Connecton adaptor for SDR dongle

« on: August 11, 2020, 03:52:30 pm »

Greatt.

thanks Peter

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Technical Support / Connecton adaptor for SDR dongle

« on: August 11, 2020, 12:45:56 pm »

Hi
I have a classic and need an adaptor to connect the cable to the SDR dongle.  I ordered a SMA female to SMB male plug Adapter converter connector x1 F740254K off ebay (264598542869) but it seems a little large to go into the dongle.
Anyone know the correct adaptor please?

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General Discussion / Re: Incorporating a power supply?

« on: September 12, 2015, 08:37:39 am »

Thanks. Much appreciated. I've tried several switched psu's and they cause a drop in sensitivity of the radio. It took me some time to realise that the cause of my weak reception was the psu.
It's good that you've found one that is rfi free. What size capacitor would you recommend?

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General Discussion / Re: Incorporating a power supply?

« on: September 11, 2015, 11:49:12 am »

I'm sorry if I have offended anybody by suggesting that the cost of the power supply is an important factor.  I certainly didn't mean to imply that the Charge2 is overpriced.  I know from speaking to other aviation electronics suppliers the requirements and cost to get certification are significant.  Indeed one British manufacturer told me that they could supply their product for a third of the price if it didn't need certifying.

However I still maintain that if the cost of the power supply doubles the overall cost it will severely limit take-up, particularly at the light end of aviation.  The heavy end will have mode S anyway. Whilst it is admirable that the Charge2 is designed and assembled in Britain please be aware that most high-tech consumer electronics is made in Asia and it does not deter many.  Ask any Apple user if s/he cares about the country of manufacture or feels it would be of better quality if made in the West.

However it would appear that there are some very clever British chaps working on this project and I am sure that by the start of next year's flying season a relatively cheap solution will have been found.  Perhaps Charge2 could offer a certified/uncertified version of their product?  Only a suggestion so please don't take offence.

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General Discussion / Re: Incorporating a power supply?

« on: September 10, 2015, 04:25:46 pm »

I have seen that thread thanks. My experience has been that cheap switched mode psu's give me radio interference. Can you recommend one please?

Batteries are a solution until they are flat!

Thanks

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General Discussion / Incorporating a power supply?

« on: September 10, 2015, 04:06:36 pm »

Hi

This project is a great idea. Thanks. However it seems that the cost of a Rf interference-free power supply is greater than the cost of the pilotaware, which may hinder its success. In addition my understanding is that certified aircraft owners need expensive approval paperwork to fit the charge4u.

Would it be possible to incorporate a psu within the pilotaware?  I cannot imagine that the parts cost of the charge4u excluding the case exceeds £20.  Even better, of the pilotaware had a power out socket to charge tablets/phones etc some pilots might buy it just for the charging capability and the TCAS would be a free bonus.

Just a thought.