Hi Guys,
I just bought the necessary hardware to start feeding FR24.
The goal is to improve the low altitude coverage around LGG. (the high altitude coverage is already pretty good)
I wonder if anyone here has some experience with this already ? I got a few questions
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Apparently I never had to give my location, it only knows i'm "somewhere close to LGG".
Is that normal/expected ?
Is that normal/expected ?
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I guess that would depend on the software you use, and the hardware involved.
However, I did have to provide my coordinates to FR24. I distinctly remember this because I have had to update them earlier this week.
However, I did have to provide my coordinates to FR24. I distinctly remember this because I have had to update them earlier this week.
Thomas
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ok ...
i'm using the windows feeder for now
A raspberry is on its way.
More info on the next episode then.
i'm using the windows feeder for now
A raspberry is on its way.
More info on the next episode then.
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It seems we have already 78 (!) radar in Belgium.
https://www.flightradar24.com/share-statistics
(filter on the country)
F-EBLG1 (that's not me) became recently on of the top radar of the country, I'd be very interested to discuss the antenna choice with the owner. This guy can see up to Paris almost ...
Out of 78 people, i would not be surprised to see more than a few on this forum.
Please identify yourself
https://www.flightradar24.com/share-statistics
(filter on the country)
F-EBLG1 (that's not me) became recently on of the top radar of the country, I'd be very interested to discuss the antenna choice with the owner. This guy can see up to Paris almost ...
Out of 78 people, i would not be surprised to see more than a few on this forum.
Please identify yourself
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I am on the list (T-EBOS21), but have been rather quiet the last month. My setup recently moved from EBOS to EBAW, and is rather low end, apart from the receiver itself.
While I'd like to get a decent antenna, I'm afraid installing it is not an option where the setup is located.
While I'd like to get a decent antenna, I'm afraid installing it is not an option where the setup is located.
Thomas
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Acid-drop wrote:It seems we have already 78 (!) radar in Belgium.
https://www.flightradar24.com/share-statistics
(filter on the country)
F-EBLG1 (that's not me) became recently on of the top radar of the country, I'd be very interested to discuss the antenna choice with the owner. This guy can see up to Paris almost ...
Out of 78 people, i would not be surprised to see more than a few on this forum.
Please identify yourself
Guilty
Wouter C.
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I suppose I might be suspect, as an avid user of Rpi's and other "open" and low cost IT systems - but I am not active in this area. My house near the EBBR 25 finals, I feel I could add little worthwhile data.
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As for the chap near Liège who receives data from near Paris: from what altitudes is that? I'd not be surprised if the antenna applies vertical and/or horizontal limits.
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To give you an idea:
My setup used to be located at the seaside, about 20-25 meters AMSL. With a clear view towards the North Sea, from Ostend, I used to be able to pick up aircraft flying as far as Manchester, from time to time. (FL320-FL400)
I was also able to receive most aircraft in the holding patterns for LHR.
Since then, my setup has moved away from that location, though.
My setup used to be located at the seaside, about 20-25 meters AMSL. With a clear view towards the North Sea, from Ostend, I used to be able to pick up aircraft flying as far as Manchester, from time to time. (FL320-FL400)
I was also able to receive most aircraft in the holding patterns for LHR.
Since then, my setup has moved away from that location, though.
Thomas
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The city of Liège goes from 58 (Meuse/Maas) to 238m altitude (near the University), quite a variation.jan_olieslagers wrote:As for the chap near Liège who receives data from near Paris: from what altitudes is that? I'd not be surprised if the antenna applies vertical and/or horizontal limits.
LGG is at 201m altitude, but that's the highest point, the track isn't flat.
I suspect F-EBLG1 has a decent altidude indeed. The higher you are, the best you can beat the curve of the earth.
My home is at 180m altitude, I have high expectation but I need a decent antenna. It's all about the antenna and the altitude of this antenna.
but maybe F-EBLG1 is even higher... who knows.
Thing is, I'm not so much interested by the range. I'm interested to pick low altitude flights around LGG and (maybe, but i doubt it) CRL. So I might just pick a very directional antenna for the job. But first I need to make sure I have a clear Line Of Sight to the airport, it's not that easy.
It seems the air coverage is already quite good, but if you are really close it's nice to pick ground trafic.My house near the EBBR 25 finals, I feel I could add little worthwhile data.
Just buy this, it's cheap enough
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201338088784
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I have that cheap antenna, really nice and amazingly cheap for premium FR24Acid-drop wrote:It seems the air coverage is already quite good, but if you are really close it's nice to pick ground trafic.My house near the EBBR 25 finals, I feel I could add little worthwhile data.
Just buy this, it's cheap enough
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201338088784
And your helping the coverage a bit
Wouter C.
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Scheiße.
It looks like I have some "little obstacles" in the way :/
http://www.fabrice-muller.be/divers/ter ... errils.jpg
It looks like I have some "little obstacles" in the way :/
http://www.fabrice-muller.be/divers/ter ... errils.jpg
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You live above the Cointe tunnel?
Cheers,
Stij
Cheers,
Stij
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no that's just "a picture".
I live in the north east.
But my LOS has to pass between 2 of those ... could work ... or not. Hard to say.
I live in the north east.
But my LOS has to pass between 2 of those ... could work ... or not. Hard to say.
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T-EBLG13 is now running 24/7 on a raspberry pi.
Low altitude coverage is pretty bad as I still use the internal antenna...
I'm still thinking if I should buy this
http://shop.jetvision.de/epages/6480790 ... ucts/67120
the wife isn't motivated by having a big pole on the side of the house :p
Low altitude coverage is pretty bad as I still use the internal antenna...
I'm still thinking if I should buy this
http://shop.jetvision.de/epages/6480790 ... ucts/67120
the wife isn't motivated by having a big pole on the side of the house :p
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I would receive a letter from my wife's attorney...Acid-drop wrote:http://shop.jetvision.de/epages/6480790 ... ucts/67120
the wife isn't motivated by having a big pole on the side of the house :p
And the key to the house wouldn't work anymore...'
Cheers,
Stij
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F-EBBR2 is now capable of picking some (not much) ground traffic from LGG.
I wonder what has changed.... Weather ? Different antenna ?
I wonder what has changed.... Weather ? Different antenna ?
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T-EBBR13 here .
Currently running raspberry pi with an indoor antenna. But going to a outdoor antenna soon !
Currently running raspberry pi with an indoor antenna. But going to a outdoor antenna soon !