AvioADSBADS-B guides for builders and developers
Build an ADS-B receiver, get more range from it, feed your data, and use the free real-time ADS-B API.
ADS-B Coax Cable Loss at 1090 MHz: What to Use
Coax cable loss at 1090 MHz can cut your ADS-B range. Learn the 6 dB limit, which cable to pick and how to shorten the run, then feed AvioADSB.
Read moreRTL-SDR Blog V4 for ADS-B: Drivers and Setup
Using an RTL-SDR Blog V4 for ADS-B? Install the updated drivers first, then point your decoder at the dongle and connect your receiver to AvioADSB.
Read moreADS-B Receiver Not Receiving Aircraft? Fix It
ADS-B receiver not receiving aircraft? Check the dongle, decoder, power, antenna and ports in order to find the fault, then connect your receiver to AvioADSB.
Read moreADS-B Receiver Indoors: Window Antenna Setup Guide
Run an ADS-B receiver with an indoor antenna in a window. Learn where to put it, what blocks 1090 MHz, how to test, and how to feed AvioADSB from home.
Read moreADS-B Filter and LNA: Do You Need Them?
Do you need an ADS-B filter and LNA? See when a 1090 MHz filter or low noise amplifier helps, where to mount it, and how to feed AvioADSB afterwards.
Read moreADS-B Receiver Without a Raspberry Pi: Your Options
Build an ADS-B receiver without a Raspberry Pi: use an old PC, a mini PC or a Windows laptop with an RTL-SDR dongle, then feed AvioADSB in minutes.
Read moreUAT 978 MHz Receiver: What It Is and How to Build One
Build a UAT 978 MHz receiver: learn what the band carries, why you need a second SDR dongle, and how dump978-fa fits next to your 1090 MHz ADS-B setup.
Read moreHow to Set Up an MLAT Feeder on Your Receiver
Add MLAT to your ADS-B receiver: check Beast output and clock sync, install mlat-client, and help locate aircraft that do not send a position.
Read moretar1090 Setup: A Live ADS-B Map for Your Receiver
Set up tar1090 on your Raspberry Pi to get a live ADS-B map of your own receiver, check your coverage with pTracks, then connect it to AvioADSB.
Read more1090 MHz Antenna for ADS-B: What to Buy
Choosing a 1090 MHz antenna for ADS-B? Compare the stock dongle antenna, a tuned DIY build and a dedicated collinear, then connect your receiver to AvioADSB.
Read moreWhat Do ADS-B Feeders Get in Return?
What do ADS-B feeders get in return for sharing data? See the perks networks offer, what AvioADSB gives you, and whether feeding is worth it.
Read moreHow to Become an ADS-B Feeder: Step by Step
Become an ADS-B feeder with an RTL-SDR, an antenna and a Raspberry Pi or PC. Here is what you need, the steps to follow and how to join AvioADSB.
Read moreFeed Multiple ADS-B Networks From One Receiver
Feed multiple flight tracking networks from one receiver: how one decoder serves many feeders, easy bundles like adsb.im, and how AvioADSB fits in.
Read moreInstall readsb on Raspberry Pi: ADS-B Decoder Setup
Install readsb on a Raspberry Pi with one script, set your gain and location, check the SBS port, and get your receiver ready to feed AvioADSB.
Read moreADS-B Receiver Cost: What a Setup Really Costs
How much does an ADS-B receiver cost? See a realistic parts budget from about $100, where extra money helps, and how to start feeding AvioADSB.
Read moreBest RTL-SDR Dongle for ADS-B: What to Buy
Looking for the best RTL-SDR dongle for ADS-B? See which tuner, TCXO and filter options matter at 1090 MHz, and how to get your receiver feeding AvioADSB.
Read moreADS-B Receiver Low Message Rate: How to Fix It
Is your ADS-B receiver low on messages? Work through cable loss, antenna placement and gain in order, then connect your tuned receiver to AvioADSB.
Read moreADS-B Antenna Placement: Where to Mount for Best Range
ADS-B antenna placement matters more than the antenna itself. Learn where to mount it, how to cope with indoor setups, and how to start feeding AvioADSB.
Read moreDIY 1090 MHz Antenna: Build a Ground Plane for ADS-B
Build a DIY 1090 MHz antenna from a few wires and a connector. Exact element lengths, step-by-step assembly and tips to connect your receiver to AvioADSB.
Read moreAircraft Registration Lookup API: Tail, Hex and Type
Find live aircraft by tail number, ICAO hex code or type designator with a free REST API. Endpoints, example requests in curl and Python, and rate limits.
Read moreBuild an ADS-B Receiver with a Raspberry Pi
Build an ADS-B receiver with a Raspberry Pi, an RTL-SDR dongle and a 1090 MHz antenna, then connect it to AvioADSB. Parts list, rough costs and steps.
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