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OGN-R PilotAware / Re: Static Object Near ATOM Station

« on: March 01, 2021, 12:07:23 pm »

Hi Patrick,

I’m not really familiar with glider radar.com presentation. Does the object show up on Glidertracker.org ?

Regards,

Chris

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General Discussion / Re: Why no ADSB ( again )

« on: October 10, 2020, 11:41:07 am »

As I recall from reading CAP1391 many moons ago, for compliance in transmitting low power CAP1391 ADSB the device manufacture self declares that they are compliant (ie nil certification cost). However the amount and cost of testing during R&D to be able to get to the stage to be able to self declare would still amount to enormous cost anyway.

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OGN-R PilotAware / VRS glider symbol question

« on: July 28, 2020, 01:46:16 pm »

Why is it that Glidertracker invariably shows gliders with a symbol that resembles a glider, whereas on the VRS Display these self same targets are commonly shown a Jet (Hawker Hunter) shape? It’s not even consistent, as some glider targets are depicted correctly. Can post screen shots, including traffic table, if required.

Thx,
Chris

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OGN-R PilotAware / Re: Shobdon ATOM Station failure

« on: June 28, 2020, 12:56:09 pm »

Hi Lee,

Shobdon reopened Saturday 6 June, and thereafter on each Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It is unlicensed on the intervening days at present and only useable by based aircraft or those with a new “ out of hours Permit”. This includes gliding as it was really quite busy with aerotows when I visited on one of those days.

I can confirm that the OGN-R unit was powered up and the timer operating when I spoke to the FISO about the initial reports of nil Flarm reception. I was informed of the problem by a gliding club member on 16th June.

Thx,

Chris

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OGN-R PilotAware / Re: OGN Station update ?

« on: June 28, 2020, 09:55:54 am »

I very rarely get aircraft showing on the status page and on the 360 radar page, I thought that was due to lack of other ATOM stations in the area, my radar 360 screen always looks quit blank compared to my FR24 screen.

Hi NATO,

My station was the same until I read in one of Keith Vinning’s documents that you have to apply via him to gain access the 360Radar MLAT feeds. Sent him a PM and it was quickly all sorted and suddenly lots of traffic showing on the VRS.

Hope this helps,

Chris

Edit: It is on page 23 of the March 2020 ATOM Station Build Instructions

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OGN-R PilotAware / Re: Shobdon ATOM Station failure

« on: June 27, 2020, 08:06:17 am »

OK, so I’m guessing that the SD card has somehow become corrupted. Presumably we need to download the latest disk image from the pilotaware.lode site and start again. Will the auto software updates then be reapplied once the Station is back up, to the latest iteration?

Thx,

Chris

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OGN-R PilotAware / Shobdon ATOM Station failure

« on: June 26, 2020, 10:53:47 am »

Hi Keith and Lee,

The installation at Shobdon has been down for about 2 weeks. Initially appeared to have no Flarm reception at all. It has been completely off air for several days as not showing up on the OGNRANGE sites. Plugging in an HDMI monitor yesterday it is clear that the unit doesn’t boot up fully. See screenshot.

Advice please on how to get it up and running again?

Thanks,

Chris

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General Discussion / Re: Pilot Aware Classic - True DIY Upgrade (NOT the PAW Official One)

« on: June 14, 2020, 10:02:01 am »

i’m sure that the PilotAware.com shop can supply low power SDR dongles. Purchased one to augment my OGN-R some months back. Perhaps Ashley can confirm?

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OGN-R PilotAware / Re: METAR feature in latest software??

« on: June 13, 2020, 11:46:04 am »

Just to further muddy the waters, EasyVFR uses the following colour coding standards which are selectable.

Regards to all,

Chris

Edit: so the colour code posted by PaulSS coincides with the NATO code, unsurprisingly. I confess this is the one I usually use on EVFR to quickly assess the weather around the region.

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General Discussion / Re: RSS feed for this forum

« on: April 07, 2020, 12:42:04 am »

Thanks Steve,

Not something I was aware of, so firmly fell into the first category, checking multiple websites, multiple times per day. What a pain. Thanks for the heads up. Just need to work out how to implement it for myself.

Thx,

Chris

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General Discussion / Re: RSS feed for this forum

« on: April 06, 2020, 11:08:02 am »

Hi Steven,

Any chance you could elaborate for the rest of us?

Thx,

Chris

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OGN-R PilotAware / Re: 360Radar VRS Display of MLAT traffic

« on: March 20, 2020, 07:26:13 am »

Hi Lee,

Link to Dropbox provided by PM.

Thx,

Chris

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OGN-R PilotAware / Re: 360Radar VRS Display of MLAT traffic

« on: March 18, 2020, 11:54:45 pm »

Hi Lee and Keith,

I recently happened upon Keith’s March 2020 update on Building an OGN-R station, entitled “ Building an ATOM Station” in the OGN section on the PilotAware.com website.

Page 23 of the paper references the need to request the unlocking of 360Radar data so that MLAT targets will display on the VRS. I sent the email and it was quickly acknowledged and MLAT data was now being displayed in addition to ADS-B, PilotAware and Flarm traffic.

Fast forward to Monday of this week. Superb WX and everyone and his dog seemed to be airborne. For once in my area, there was a lot of traffic to observe. I must congratulate you both and the whole PilotAware/ 360Radar team on the superb ATOM GRID system that you have all developed. With my iPad connected to the IP address of my OGN-R it was displaying just about everything with any form of EC for a decent radius around my home location. The whole package, including the traffic page, showing details of traffic data uplinks to PAW equipped aircraft is simply stunning. I am so impressed!

A question: I noticed a fast jet, a Hawk T1A, enter the area medium/ low level, details of call sign, ICAO etc flagged next to the breadcrumb track. It didn’t seem to be listed in the traffic list, so I was unsure what type of EC it was emitting but presume ADS-B or Mode S/ MLAT. Are you able to confirm that if not logged in the traffic table (maybe because it’s a “military target “), the ATOM GRID may not Uplink this data? Not sure whether it’s EC would have been detectable direct air/air? I have screen shots if you are able to investigate.

Thx,

Chris

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Technical Support / Re: UDP/TCP

« on: March 09, 2020, 11:31:31 am »

Hi Lee,

I’m using the EasyVFR EFB, and have it set to receive PAW via GDL90 so I can receive Mode S 3D alerts. I’m sure that with this setting I also receive bearingless targets via EVFR “banner alerts” on my IPad Mini2. Is this not correct, or is it a bonus because it’s a different  EFB to Sky Demon and Tim is not supportive of the concept?

Thx,

Chris

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OGN-R PilotAware / 360Radar VRS Display of MLAT traffic

« on: January 10, 2020, 06:48:46 pm »

Hi team,

I installed a second SDR to PWKingsto groundstation just prior to Christmas. My location is fairly quiet regarding GA but today the WX was fine and there were a few aircraft in the general area. I noted from the VRS traffic table that there were many MLAT contacts though most were over 20 km distant.
Can anyone advise the maximum range that MLAT contacts will display on the VRS from my location?
Also,without referring to the traffic table, is there any way to determine what type of contact (O,P,A,M) is applicable?

Thx,

Chris