FlightFeeder

Site Requirements

Internet

• Reliable and always-on (24/7) Internet connection (broadband not required)
• Available uplink bandwidth of <10Kbps for ADS-B or <50Kbps for ADS-B+MLAT
• Standard RJ45 Ethernet connection or WiFi
• Standard router/modem with DHCP auto-configure network setup
• NAT compatible

Power

• Reliable electrical power (battery back-up preferred but not required)
• Standard residential/office 108-240V (usage: 1A @ 5V)
• Minimum 200 joules surge protector, 800 joules if the area has known power issues

ADS-B Antenna Site

• Antenna should have a clear line of sight to the sky with no obstructions
• Antenna must be located within 15m / 50ft of the FlightFeeder (shorter is preferable)

FlightFeeder Site

• Must be located within 15m / 50ft of the antenna
• Must be installed indoors (hangar or garage is acceptable)
• Must be installed in a dry environment and not be subject to rain or moisture

Kit Includes

• FlightFeeder receiver
• External Antenna (1 ft./300 mm antenna, total size 2 ft./600 mm with mounting bracket)
• Antenna cable, low-loss with SMA connectors (length choice of 5m, 10m or 15m)
• Ethernet (length of 10 ft./3 m)
• USB power cable (with local plug or adapter)
• 1090 MHz bandpass filter (provided with FlightFeeder Orange hardware only)
• FlightAware t-shirt

FlightFeeder Specifications

• Weight: 225g / 0.5lbs
• Dimensions: 115mm x 77mm x 64mm / 4.5in x 3in x 2.5in
• Antenna Port: SMA male (requires SMA N-female antenna cable, included)
• Power: Less than 5 W
• Range: Over 250nm depending on installation quality
• Performance: Over 1,500 Mode S frames per second
• Computer: Does not require a computer
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C