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General Discussion / Upgrade for Funke/Filser

« on: August 25, 2020, 05:51:03 pm »

Just got an update from Funke regarding their upgrade for the TRT800A. See below, Regards, Clive

Hi Clive,

we are really sorry about the long waiting time and the delay!
The assemblies have successfully passed the last tests and we have ordered new one for series production and maintenance.

But at the moment we don´t have a fixed delivery date - we think at the end of September to mid-October.

We will contact you if everything is complete so that your device can receive the update.

Regards, Tanja

Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards                     
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Tanja Funk
Vertriebsinnendienst / Einkauf
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f.u.n.k.e. AVIONICS GmbH
Heinz-Strachowitz-Str. 4, DE-86807 Buchloe / Germany

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Technical Support / Re: FTDI cable

« on: August 19, 2020, 02:34:05 pm »

PAW charger/power supply, it must be a few years since I bought it so the current ones are different.

Unfortunately I can't find the original order but surfing it looks like an Anker Car Charger PowerDrive 2 Elite.

Regards, Clive

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Technical Support / Re: FTDI cable

« on: August 17, 2020, 07:23:04 pm »

Wifi was at 50mw, I use an android pad and an iPhone. They both have dropped out, singly and together.
Not a big deal but irritating as it messes the logs up.

BTW I have an Anker bullit and it's been working fine ever since I changed to it several years ago.

Thanks again for the suggestions, Regards, Clive

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Technical Support / Re: FTDI cable

« on: August 17, 2020, 05:53:28 pm »

Thanks, I'll adjust the range.

Went for a flight earlier and everything is working OK, PAW signal is there and also showing up as ADSB.

The only thing that happened was the wifi dropped out a couple of times which doesn't usually happen, well not before the unit went under the panel, it's rather surrounded by panels and brackets so maybe I'll up the wifi power?

Anyhow all good, I've just E mailed Tanya at Funke to see what's happening about the update. Will report back when I hear from her.

Thanks for everyone's help, I'll get on with seeing how well the external aerials work on the next few flights. Has to be said, thus far some contacts appear and disappear randomly so maybe the opening up of the range as mentioned below may help that.

Thanks and Regards, Clive

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Technical Support / Re: FTDI cable

« on: August 17, 2020, 08:30:31 am »

Other screenshots from last night:

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Technical Support / Re: FTDI cable

« on: August 17, 2020, 08:29:25 am »

Right, thanks for the feedback.
I actually reverted to the standard set up and followed the suggestions below apart from the FID went in 1 which is allocated Funke 4800.
Ground test screenshots attached and below. Weather was awful last night so only airliners up.

Weather looks to be clearing so hope to fly later and see if I show up on the OGN and FR24 back with ADSB data source.

thanks all, Regards, Clive

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Technical Support / Re: FTDI cable

« on: August 16, 2020, 03:34:52 pm »

Hi Peter, thank you for getting back to me.

I have a classic, it's got the latest software, I'm connecting the FDTI to a Funke(Well it's a Filser TRT800A) that previously reported ADSB from an old Garmin GPS, NEMA 4800. Wiring is as before just reconnected.
I recently fitted remote antennas and relocated the unit under the panel and am still shaking it down, thought I'd add the PAW GPS to the TXP.

USB connections have been messed with as I moved them around as I didn't think initially the FDTI cable would fit alongside the TX/RX adaptor. However it does if you're careful. So I have lost track of what should go where though, this morning by finding an old classic manual, I have found where they started, that looks to be: Port 1 spare, port 2 TXRX, port 3 GPS, port 4 Wifi

Currently I have: 1-GPS, 2 TXRX, 3 FDTI, 4 Wifi

I allocated 3 to Funke 4800 and 1 to GPS (Seeing GPS was there, I have a GPS mouse connected).

So I can jig that all back to how it was originally, is that what I need to do? Are the ports allocated in code or somehow and expect the devices in the standard positions? Along with allocating port 1 to FDTI/Transponder Funke 4800.

I have been reading all I can find there are lots of manuals and documents.....

So that's what we have, do I need to move the USB's all back where they were and put the FDTI in 3 and the allocate that?

BTW, Funke are almost ready to do the update they have been suggesting for a few years though their last E mail said they had to order some component stock. That was a month ago, I'll give them a nudge this coming week.

Thanks, Regards, Clive

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Technical Support / Re: FTDI cable

« on: August 16, 2020, 01:05:11 pm »

I've read every manual I can find, old and new reference the port allocation but cannot find an explicit instruction hence this question.

What do you allocate ports, as I believe I need to do when adding the FTDI cable and using it to output to a Funke TXP, I've done the port for the GPS and the TXP, what do I do with the ports that have the wifi dongle and the 1090 antenna connected to them?

I have assumed leave them in 'auto'  there are a few other options on the drop down but I don't know what they mean, do the other options relate to the wifi and the 1090 antenna? Or is Auto how to leave them?

Thanks, Clive

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Technical Support / Re: Nearer of further....location of underbelly antennas

« on: May 12, 2020, 09:52:32 am »

Got the antennas off you last year, mine's a classic and the parts were buttons off the BAY.

Added parts list to save Classic people looking for all the bits from scratch.

All good now thanks.

Regards, Clive

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Technical Support / Cables and connectors used to under panel mount my PAW with underwing antennas

« on: May 12, 2020, 07:44:09 am »

An update, managed to minimise the connectors cable set up without too many adaptors. Links below to what I purchased. I did search for a few hours for a single cable solution for the receive but couldn't find one.

Flew on a 'maintenance flight' all all seemed good but as you would expect (last Tuesday) there wasn't much traffic to check the PAW out with.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123460167627 MCX Male to SMA Female adapter connector
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272609061466 1.8 M Metre - Male SMA to Male BNC RF Adapter Cable (50 OHM Impedance)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/c/27022644427#oid163866965408 VK-162 GPS Navigation Module with Antenna USB Interface G-Mouse Waterproof Black

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231438693846 SMA Male To BNC Male Convertor Adaptor Gold Plated 0206K
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174005348009 SMA Female To SMA Male RF Connector Adapter WIFI Antenna Extension Cable Cord

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Technical Support / Re: Just fishing for ideas....ADSB out not being read by PAW

« on: May 12, 2020, 06:46:26 am »

My Funke is the TRT800A, I asked Funke is there was a date for the update but they didn't reply. I don't think there is any money in it so I don't think it's going to happen now. That's why I was asking for anyone with one to pester Funke.

The coding on mine is stored on the D connector.

Might be time to sell the TRT800A and get a newer TXP, I'll have to have a look to see what is the best replacement for the tray mounted unit I have. Any opinions appreciated!

Regards, Clive

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Technical Support / Re:Filser/.Funke

« on: April 30, 2020, 06:15:36 pm »

In all other respects my Funke works OK, just can't get the string of numbers up on a nearby PAW to get the approval through.
Though that said a friend with a Garmin box with traffic on ot can't see me.

The ADSB is working fine for everyone else.

I do agree there seems to be a problem with the Filser/Funke branded TXP in some areas though. Certainly I wouldn't go there again. Well not until there's a software upgrade and it has resolved the issue i'm seeing. They obviously don't see it as important, maybe I'm the only one complaining.

Regards, Clive

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Technical Support / Re:Funke TRT800A software upgrade

« on: April 29, 2020, 11:38:52 am »

Funke came back this morning, not happening any time soon.

If anyone else has one maybe you can pester them for the upgrade on service@funkeavionics.de

Regards, Clive

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Technical Support / Re: Nearer of further....location of underbelly antennas

« on: April 27, 2020, 09:42:01 am »

That's excellent info, thanks very much Peter for making sense of the subject of SMA standards.

I'll see if I can get a suitable cable to minimise the amount of adaptors that I seem to need now......

Regards, Clive

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Technical Support / Re: Just fishing 4 ideas....ADSB out not being read by PAW- Funke Update TRT800A

« on: April 27, 2020, 09:40:07 am »

A quick update, just read this string again to see where I had got to.

The Wiif was OK after reloading the software (though that might not have been the problem) and the unit was working fine, still appearing on FR24 as ADSB.

Every two months I E mail Funke to see if there is any progress on the software upgrade, last reply was sometime soon but that was in January so I just gave them a nudge to see if they have any progress.

Aside from that just fitting out the exterior antenna's ready for when we all take to the skies again!

Regards, Clive