Apply for a free ADS-B receiver – Real-time flight tracker | Flightradar24
Posted by jpluimers on 2024/10/28
For my link archive:
- [Wayback/Archive] Apply for a free ADS-B receiver – Real-time flight tracker | Flightradar24
- [Wayback/Archive] Making the Flightradar24 Network Even Stronger | Flightradar24 Blog
- [Wayback/Archive] How the Flightradar24 Receiver Application Process Works | Flightradar24 Blog
About
This high-quality receiver is built on the proven technology of the Mode-S Beast. But we’ve added a Beaglebone computer and GPS antenna making this the most advanced and best performing Mode-S receiver available to the public.
- Compact – measuring just 100x60x30mm
- Connects directly to your router/modem by Ethernet cable
- Does NOT need a PC to run
The shipment includes everything you need:
- FR24 ADS-B Receiver
- GPS antenna with 5m/10m cable (weatherproof)
- DC power supply (110V-230V AC input)
- 5 m Ethernet cable
- 42 cm long external Mode-S antenna with mounting clamps (4 dBi gain, weatherproof)
- SMA male Mode-S antenna connector
- 5,10 or 15m LMR300 7.6mm diameter low-loss coax cable with N-type and SMA male connectors
Requirements
I am able to offer excellent reception conditions – i.e. the antenna will be placed outside on a roof, mast or similar and have a 360 degree unobstructed view of the skyI am able to get the antenna to its intended locations and receiver online within one week from receiving the equipmentI am able to keep the receiver online 24/7 sending data to Flightradar24 servers via an uninterrupted internet connectionIf for some reason hosting a receiver doesn’t work out – I am OK with sending the equipment back upon request (at Flightradar24’s expense)Exceptions to these requirements can be made to applications from unique locations.
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