Screenshot SE UK Ver 3 Beta

[Cumulus]

After changing Compatibility Mode to Windows 98/ME the program ran on my XP Service Pack 3 machine. 20% more flight IDs received: decoding of more mode-s protocol frames is immediately apparent.

Screenshot showing polar diagram after only 12 hours (2200-1000)

http://www.polarorbiter.co.uk/Graphics/Ver3Beta.jpg

Eagerly awaiting compatibility fix.

Cheers,

Peter

[ukv1290]

What antenna are you using thats a very nice range!

Tom

[Cumulus]

Hi Tom,

The antenna is an SSE 1090SJ mk2 with a Kuhne KU LNA 1090 A TM preamp. The signal is then split with a Suhner Powwer Divider to feed the Radarbox and SBS-1. Ecoflex15 coax is used throughout

http://www.ssejim.co.uk/26-sseads1090sj.htm

http://www.kuhne-electronic.de/en/shop/143_Vorverstaerker/article:342_KU_LNA_1090_A_TM

http://www.diodecomms.co.uk/download/CCeng.pdf

Cheers,

Peter

[dca]

Out of interest Peter what is your location in the SE in terms of height and surrounding obstacles (trees, hills, buildings etc). I'm located around 10nm south of LGW with a roof mounted antenna but have only 50% of your range!
Thanks,
Dave

[Cumulus]

Out of interest Peter what is your location in the SE in terms of height and surrounding obstacles (trees, hills, buildings etc). I'm located around 10nm south of LGW with a roof mounted antenna but have only 50% of your range!
Thanks,
Dave

Hi Dave,

2.5nm SW EGLF at 120m amsl. A 4.5m pole on TK brackets puts the antenna at least 2m clear of our and all neighbouring roof lines and chimneys. I estimate it to be 22m off the ground.

The local topography as plotted by Radio Mobile.   
http://www.cplus.org/rmw/english1.html

FAB = Antenna location

http://www.polarorbiter.co.uk/Graphics/contour.jpg

http://www.polarorbiter.co.uk/Graphics/Topo.jpg

Cheers,

Peter

[fatkat]

did you need planning permission to put that up  ?