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Title: Used Puck 1090
Post by: aviaction on August 30, 2023, 12:13:25 PM

Just received a 1090 Puck. Just plugged in the work computer and all good. Bit more sensitive than SBS1 as I remeber the SBS 3 was..(sold)
Running Firmware 119.
The idea is its less room than an original SBS 1 (I still have 3x of these) when away in the caravan.
Did I read correctly these can also do Mode C? if so how?

I would have though with radar apps these would become obsolete? but I am finding the opposite that the percentage of visble aircraft has increased over time.

Title: Re: Used Puck 1090
Post by: Anmer on August 30, 2023, 01:33:02 PM

The 1090 Puck is an SDR (software defined radio), pre-tuned to 1090 MHz.

I suspect you'll need external software to decode any Mode C responses to SSR interrogation. PlanePlotter springs to mind.

Title: Re: Used Puck 1090
Post by: aviaction on September 15, 2023, 03:18:20 PM

Anyone konw if I can get a replacement top sticker for the Puck?

Title: Re: Used Puck 1090
Post by: Anmer on September 15, 2023, 03:20:51 PM

Do you mean the Kinetic round one?

I can scan one for you if that helps?

Title: Re: Used Puck 1090
Post by: aviaction on September 22, 2023, 09:58:51 AM

Thanks Anmer. I probably have that file

Radarspotting

Mode-S Receivers => Kinetic's Puck => Topic started by: aviaction on August 30, 2023, 12:13:25 PM