DPD ADS-B antenna

Started by jetset, January 13, 2013, 06:40:50 PM

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jetset

I currently have a Radar 100 which is very similar to the Watson radar extender (I think) and have just mounted it externally.
I'm getting 3 times as many hits (up to 200 in my flights) as I did when I had this mounted in my loft but not much more in the way of range, but that's because I need to get it up higher.
So now I've finally got it outside and getting much improved reception I want more. Apart from getting it higher I'm already looking at alternative antennae and have always been aware of the DPD offering but was wondering if it would actually be much of an upgrade.?

Has anyone replaced their dedicated third party antenna with this one and if so was it much of an improvement?
Steve

CYYZGUY

I can't speak for any other 3rd party antenna's but I upgraded from the supplied airnav antenna to the DPD one and it was like night and day.  Mind you, my antenna is up over 120 Feet. (35 Meters) I am pulling in flights as far away as 400Nm.


Jason

2 Nm North from Canada's Busiest Airport CYYZ

DPD 1090 Mhz Antenna with LMR-400 Cable
Antenna 35 Feet (11 Meters) standing tall
Dedicated Airnav Station with 16 Gigs ram
Dedicated Radarbox24 Station with 16 Gigs ram
40" LED Monitor
40" LED Monitor
BCD996XT, BCT15X, BCT15X, BCT15 and BCD436 receiver

jetset

Is that 120 feet above the sea or above the ground?
Steve

Runway 31


CYYZGUY

Thanks for providing the link for him.  You beat me to it!
2 Nm North from Canada's Busiest Airport CYYZ

DPD 1090 Mhz Antenna with LMR-400 Cable
Antenna 35 Feet (11 Meters) standing tall
Dedicated Airnav Station with 16 Gigs ram
Dedicated Radarbox24 Station with 16 Gigs ram
40" LED Monitor
40" LED Monitor
BCD996XT, BCT15X, BCT15X, BCT15 and BCD436 receiver

jetset

Ah yes I did see that thanks.
Steve