The SkyRadar ADS-B Receiver is a device that allows general aviation pilots to receive and interpret the FAA's ADS-B broadcasts for a low one time cost.  ADS-B broadcasts give pilots in-flight access to air and ground traffic data (TIS-B) and real-time weather data (FIS-B).

Previously weather information was only available to general aviation pilots via XM WX Aviation Satellite Weather service which requires the purchase of hardware and on going subscription fees of $35 to $100 a month.  Since ADS-B broadcasts are completely free, pilots don't have to worry on going subscription costs.

The SkyRadar ADS-B Receiver is an ADS-B IN device, meaning that it is capable of receiving ADS-B broadcasts from ground stations and other aircraft.  It does not transmit any information about your aircraft's location or heading to ground stations or other aircraft.  Currently, the FAA's ground stations only transmit traffic data when they receive an ADS-B transmission from an aircraft in the area.  Since the SkyRadar ADS-B Receiver does not transmit data it does not "wake up" the ground stations to send traffic data, but it will receive broadcasts once the ground station has been woken up by an ADS-B transmitter in the area.  Weather information is always transmitted by the ground station regardless of whether an ADS-B transmitter equipped aircraft is in the area.

ADS-B data is displayed to the pilot through the easy to use SkyRadar application for the Apple iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch.

Due to use of WiFi interface you can have more than one display device sharing the same data stream.

Key features:

• SkyRadar-S’s operating frequency is 978MHz and conforms to DO-282B ADS-B standard.
• SkyRadar-D’s operating frequencies are 978MHz and 1090 MHz and the latter conforms to DO-260 standard.
• Integrated on board WAAS capable (non TSO) 1Hz GPS receiver with remote antenna
• Output data over Wi-Fi network (multiple displays can be connected)
• USB high speed serial port output
• Input voltage 11-36 volts
• Power consumption less than 5 watts

The SkyRadar Receiver contains the following major components:

• UAT receiver tuned to receive and process ADS-B data
• High accuracy GPS module
• WiFi module transmitting data to iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch

The SkyRadar Receiver also comes with:

• GPS/ADS-B antenna
• Power cable to plug receiver into your plane's 12 or 28 volt cigarette lighter outlet

SkyRadar Receiver package contains:

1. SkyRadar receiver
2. 1 attachable antenna (978 MHz) for a single band receiver or 2 attachable antennae (978 MHz and 1090 MHz) for a dual band receiver
3. 1 remote antenna (978 MHz) with 4ft/6ft cable or 2 remote antennae (978 MHz and 1090 MHz) with 2 4ft/6ft cables (remote antennae, if you need them, should be purchased separately)
4. GPS
5. Power cord to plug receiver into cigarette lighter
6. 4 Sticky bumpers
7. Startup instructions