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Forum Guidelines
New members should read these posts and the Forum Rules.

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Last post: March 10, 2017, 04:07:52 PM Re: Welcome to the Radar... by EA7LW

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Last post: September 22, 2023, 08:59:59 AM Re: Forum Version 2.1.4 by Anmer

Welcome to Radarspotting.com
Make a post and introduce yourself

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Topics: 258

Last post: Today at 05:27:35 AM Re: Newbie by mhm

Mode-S Receivers

Choosing a Mode-S Receiver
Summary of Available Receivers, Prices and Website Links

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Topics: 20

Last post: October 12, 2023, 09:25:19 AM Re: Best Traveling Aeria... by crewtags

Kinetic's SBS-1
SBS-1 Discussion

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Topics: 243

Last post: November 30, 2023, 08:08:32 PM Re: Not another new lapt... by moonie31

Kinetic's SBS-3
SBS-3 Discussion

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Topics: 187

Last post: November 09, 2023, 12:06:09 PM Re: sbs-3 plane id by Anmer

Kinetic's Puck
Kinetic's Portable Receivers

Posts: 463
Topics: 33

Last post: September 22, 2023, 09:58:51 AM Re: Used Puck 1090 by aviaction

FlightAware's Pro Stick
Discussion Board for FlightAware's Pro Stick DVB-T SDR "Dongle"

Posts: 337
Topics: 26

Last post: October 12, 2023, 11:49:54 AM Re: Pro Stick on Mac M1 ... by crewtags

Flightradar24 Radarcape
Flightradar24's Self-Contained Receiver

Posts: 106
Topics: 13

Last post: May 30, 2022, 03:58:39 PM Re: Radarview by Anmer

AirNav Systems RadarBox and ComStation
RadarBox Discussion

Posts: 782
Topics: 63

Last post: June 09, 2020, 03:59:56 PM Re: Radarbox 2009 loss o... by BVE16

AirNav Systems FlightStick
AirNav's Flightstick SDR

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Topics: 4

Last post: August 11, 2023, 04:21:54 PM Re: Testing AirNav Syste... by Clubba

The Beast
Beast Discussion

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Topics: 16

Last post: February 05, 2023, 10:09:41 PM Re: Mode-S Beast Flighta... by Liveatc

MicroADSB
MicroADSB Discussion

Posts: 95
Topics: 17

Last post: August 22, 2016, 08:47:03 PM Re: Microadsb and Window... by IanH

GNS 5890
USB Mode-S Receiver

Posts: 160
Topics: 14

Last post: July 12, 2020, 11:36:58 AM Re: GNS5890 icao24plus by mezoo

Other Mode-S Receivers
New and Other Mode-S Receivers

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Topics: 22

Last post: April 23, 2023, 12:30:49 PM Re: lna4all by akosijim89

DVB-T Dongles and Self-Assembly Receivers
Low-cost home made or self-assembled receivers, including DVB-T Dongles

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Topics: 87

Last post: November 25, 2023, 11:01:44 AM Re: Feed planeplotter fr... by rikgale

Mode-S Software

Basestation
Basestation Discussion

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Topics: 222

Last post: September 15, 2023, 03:15:50 PM Re: Populated SQB file by aviaction

ADU Software
A aircraft database subscription utility.

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Topics: 3

Last post: May 07, 2023, 03:12:43 PM Re: ADU Queary by Magic440

ModeSMixer & ModeSDeco
Sergsero's ModeSMixer and ModeSDeco

Posts: 1,902
Topics: 84

Last post: November 21, 2023, 09:38:06 PM Re: ModesMixer2 on Bookw... by Oldfella

RadarBox
RadarBox Discussion

Posts: 921
Topics: 79

Last post: March 03, 2019, 05:00:05 PM Re: AirNav's Spam Dilemm... by Hamish McTorsk

PlanePlotter
PlanePlotter Discussion

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Topics: 399

Last post: October 29, 2023, 03:58:44 PM PlanePlotter Versionb 6.... by Triple7

adsbScope
Post questions or offer advice for adsbScope

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Last post: November 19, 2021, 09:21:09 PM Re: adsbsharp by deedaa1950

Active Display
Active Display and AD Lite Discussion

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Topics: 86

Last post: September 01, 2023, 08:12:28 AM Re: Active Display/SBS P... by Anmer

Flight Display
Flight Display Discussion

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Topics: 27

Last post: March 09, 2020, 08:19:25 PM Re: Unable to launch FD by Graham Bell

Virtual Radar Server
Virtual Radar Server

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Topics: 100

Last post: November 23, 2023, 05:15:11 PM Re: DumpHFDL by Clubba

Smart Phone Apps
Post you smart phone app comments here - iPhone, iPad, Android etc.

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Topics: 7

Last post: May 16, 2016, 09:50:45 AM Re: Not quite an Android... by IanH

Common Interest
Software that can be used with more than receiver.

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Topics: 62

Last post: October 29, 2023, 12:32:11 PM Krakow John Paul II EPKK... by Anmer

Other Software

ACARS
ACARS Discussion

Posts: 100
Topics: 22

Last post: October 11, 2023, 02:06:05 PM Re: black cat acars deco... by aviaction

AcarsDeco2
Sergsero's AcarsDeco2

Posts: 244
Topics: 12

Last post: May 09, 2022, 09:16:12 PM Re: AcarsDeco2 Developme... by IanH

Aircraft Tracking Websites & Apps
Comments and questions about the aircraft tracking websites and apps, such as FlightRadar24, PlaneFinder and RadarBox24 etc.

Posts: 963
Topics: 94

Last post: July 30, 2023, 04:24:21 AM tar1090 by KCRQ-11

CPDL Data Link Services
Controller–pilot data link communications (CPDLC), also referred to as controller pilot data link (CPDL), is a method by which air traffic controllers can communicate with pilots over a datalink system.

Posts: 29
Topics: 2

Last post: April 15, 2018, 11:51:39 AM Re: CPDLC in UK Airspace by szpajder

Operator Logos & Silhouettes - Register to Download Files

Gallery and Logo Zip Files
Using the Logo Gallery and Zip Files.

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Last post: September 11, 2023, 08:12:09 PM Re: Logo Gallery not sho... by Anmer

Logo Requests
Post your requests here. Maximum of five at a time.

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New Logos
Logos posted by forum members.

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Last post: Today at 05:09:19 AM GTI-MSC Air Cargo by SoCal Mac

Hex Codes and Registrations

Civilian Aircraft
Post your civilian aircraft queries and tie-ups here.

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Last post: January 15, 2023, 08:56:56 PM Re: T7-PYR ADSB 5002bd by gonzalu

Military Aircraft
Post your military aircraft queries and tie-ups here.

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Last post: November 14, 2023, 08:09:41 AM Re: US aircraft crashes ... by DaveReid

Brand New Hexcodes
If you pickup a new hex code, not yet recorded in the usual databases, let us know.  Please include the hex code and the aircraft type and registration.

Posts: 43
Topics: 9

Last post: August 11, 2023, 01:49:55 PM Re: The Latest list out by Anmer

Miscodes
If an aircraft is transmitting an incorrect hex code, please let us know.  Include the aircraft type and registration and the correct hex code, if known.

Posts: 36
Topics: 11

Last post: March 06, 2023, 11:46:46 AM Re: AE61FB by Ospreyv22

Miscellaneous

Covid-19 and all that..
Share you ideas and plans to keep busy during the current pandemic

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Topics: 3

Last post: August 02, 2023, 03:54:07 PM Re: Test Ignore All Boar... by Anmer

Heads Up
Post alerts here.

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Topics: 883

Last post: August 17, 2023, 04:14:51 PM Red Arrows-Eastbourne 20... by Graham Bell

Aviation News
Aviation related news.

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Buy and Sell
If you're looking to buy or sell something, post here.  Please update when sold.

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Other Topics
A collection of other topics

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