Amateur Radio

Aircraft Data Monitoring

With a $15 USB dongle you can receive a variety of data from aircraft. Martin KB3UJQ will demonstrate tuning in Mode A/C radar, ADS-B and ACARS with a RTL-SDR dongle and conventional VHF radio.

We'll be using our roof mounted antenna to track aircraft flying in our area and monitor their data communications.

ADS-B is an upgrade for conventional surveillance radar for military, commercial and general aviation. ACARS is used like email between aircraft and the ground. The acronyms will be flying!