1090 MHz / ADS-B Filter and Preamplifier

[gonz33]

Greetings to all, I currently have the AirNav RadarBox 3D I was recently able to put to work on my new PC with Windows 10, thanks to an update that I downloaded, now I want to ask a question, it is worth it and the money to buy the 1090 MHz / ADS- B Filter and Preamplifier (https://www.radarbox24.com/store) will be compatible with my black box? Thank you.


Jose.

[Runway 31]

Are you located in an urban area with RF sources such as phone masts in the near vicinity.

Alan

[gonz33]

I'm in the city of Caracas, but separated from the mast of telephones and certain sources.

Jose.

[Runway 31]

Probably wont be much use for you Jose

Alan

[gonz33]

Thanks Alan, another question I have, if I buy the AIRNAV RADARBOX COMSTATION - ADS-B RECEIVER, can I use it only for me to see the traffic near home, without the need of the Internet connection ?

Jose

[Runway 31]

It requires to be attached to the internet as its output is seen on Radarbox24 and it doesn't connect directly to a computer like the radarbox does

Alan

[gonz33]

So then the only system I can use to see the traffic near my house without Internet is the one I currently have (Airnav Radarbox 24 3D)


Jose.

[Runway 31]

You could also use a USB stick such as http://www.nooelec.com/store/sdr/sdr-receivers/nesdr-mini-2-plus.html these can be bought very cheaply and when used with the correct Zadig drivers allow their output to be viewed on your Radarbox software.

Alan

[neroon79]

Hello Jose,

if you decide to purchase a dongle mentioned by Alan, you may consider to proceed as stated in the following thread (http://www.airnavsystems.com/forum/index.php?topic=10691.0) to see if you may have any benefit if you purchase a filter/amplifier you originally asked for.

Ingo

[abcd567]

You could also use a USB stick such as http://www.nooelec.com/store/sdr/sdr-receivers/nesdr-mini-2-plus.html these can be bought very cheaply and when used with the correct Zadig drivers allow their output to be viewed on your Radarbox software.

Alan

I have purchased these two models which have nearly same price as nooelec one, but have a built-in Preamplifier

(1) ProStick
https://www.ebay.com/itm/141939914825
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D1ZAP3C

(2) ProStick Plus
Same as Pro Stick, but also has a built-in 1090 MHz SAW filter.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7REJJW

Note:
For both of above models, an additional external filter may be required in locations which have strong cell phone signals.

[gonz33]

Thanks for your recommendation, I tell you that I have the ProStick Plus, I bought it from Amazon, the only thing is that I do not know how to make it work with the Airnav RadarBox, you can help me make the USB compatible with the Airnav RadarBox Software, I thank you friend.
Thank you.

José.

[Runway 31]

Jose,

Install the Zadig driver to make it work with the Airnav software http://zadig.akeo.ie/

Alan

[abcd567]

Jose,

Install the Zadig driver to make it work with the Airnav software http://zadig.akeo.ie/

Alan

For a new user, the instructions for installing zadig  on zadig download page may not be very clear. Here are step by step details with screenshots:


(1) Download Zadig 2.3.exe from http://zadig.akeo.ie/

(2) Plug the DVB-T or ProStick in your Windows Computer.

(3) Follow the steps below:

STEP-1
Double click Zadig 2.3.exe to run it.
The window below will open.


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STEP-2
On main menu, click "Options".
On the drop-down, place a check mark beside "List All Devices".


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STEP-3
From list of devices, select "RTL2838" which is actually DVB-T/ProStick.
Now click button which will either say "Install Driver" or "Reinstall Driver"

[abcd567]

Pro Stick Plus Plugged into Windows Desktop


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AirNav RadarBox - 6.01.001 + DVB-T