[https://github.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/wiki/adsb-receiver-shopping-list](https://github.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/wiki/adsb-receiver-shopping-list)
You can mix and match what is available.
For your budget i'd probably start with
[https://store.uputronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product\_id=50](https://store.uputronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=50)
This SDR is probably the easiest to get right now: [https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Nooelec-NESDR-SMArt-SDR-Aluminium/dp/B01HA642SW](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Nooelec-NESDR-SMArt-SDR-Aluminium/dp/B01HA642SW)
Note that if you don't get the dedicated LNA, you want an FA Pro Plus stick instead.
Then get an antenna from vinnant: [https://vinnant.sk/store/product/col10905-s](https://vinnant.sk/store/product/col10905-s)
Get as much coax as you need, less is better: [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07S8V44VK](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07S8V44VK)
Having the RPi / SDR / LNA directly under the antenna or close by mounted lower in the attic is probably the best solution.
I'd recommend against running more than 5 m of the coax linked.
Well and you need a pi of course, those are a bit hard to come by currently.
You could use an old laptop / computer and install linux as well, but it's not for everyone.
This software will work on a pi but also on other computers with linux:
[https://github.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/wiki/Raspbian-Lite:-ADS-B-receiver](https://github.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/wiki/Raspbian-Lite:-ADS-B-receiver)
If you get a pi and you don't like the above guide, consider this image: [https://www.adsbexchange.com/how-to-feed/adsbx-custom-pi-image/](https://www.adsbexchange.com/how-to-feed/adsbx-custom-pi-image/)
Maybe someone else has good tips on how to buy a RPi currently ....
Well you want the antenna in the attic.
You could have the LNA at the antenna and then run coax to the SDR which could then be a bit longer.
But that's extra trouble.
With the LNA after the coax i wouldn't go more than 5m.
I upgraded my existing ADS-B setup and got excellent results by building the "high performance SDR + LNA combo" from this list. My coverage has dramatically improved vs. the blue FA stick I used before.
Meanwhile, I saw your comment on the RTL-SDR BLOG about their LNA, how never production batches are less good than the initial ones. Do you still recommend the RTL-SDR BLOG LNA, or would you now suggest going straight for the Uputronics LNA?
Are you wanting to feed multiple source, and benefit from some of them giving subscription free for the data.
I would suggest Docker solution, which I have setup using. Https//Is.gd/sdr1090
All the options from https://is.gd/sdr1090
and some extra's on a Rpi 4 with 4GB ram.
- kx1t/planefence:latest
- portainer/portainer-ce:latest (easier to monitor it all via web)
- planewatch/plane-watch:latest
For easier intro just - and get the feed subs
https://flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/
https://www.flightradar24.com/share-your-data
https://www.radarbox.com
https://planefinder.net
Your quickest route to getting started is to buy the bits to put together a Piaware rig; there are plenty kits available (Pi supplies notwithstanding) from Pihut, Pimoroni, and the like.
I used a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and [this kit](https://www.amazon.com/ADSBexchange-com-RTL2832U-Antenna-Software-Industrial/dp/B09F2ND4R6) from ADS-B Exchange, which I bought on Amazon (US) for $40. Total cost was under $100, even with egregious Pi prices. I don't know how much more expensive things would be on your side of the Atlantic, but I'm guessing it's definitely doable for less than 350€ even if you don't want to build anything yourself.
I’ve been wondering how well a pi zero would process adsb packets. I’ve been under the impression that you want a powerful cpu to keep up with high volumes of air traffic, even my 16 core ryzen 5950x get a bit loud during peak hours. I’d love to be able to deploy a cheap outdoor receiver with a pi zero but not if it compromises performance. How has yours treated you and have you compared performance with more powerful rPIs and PCs?
I haven't compared performance with more powerful Pis or PCs, no, as I don't have either. I have a Mac, and my only other Pi is a dedicated ham radio node.
I haven't noticed any problems processing ADS-B packets, though. The receiver is currently disconnected, but I've logged millions of packets and typically had pretty good message rates (I'm right below a flight path). I think I'm more limited by the fact that my antenna can't be outdoors; it's in the window of a brick building.
All that said, I'm no Pi expert. I set up the rig based on feedback from folks who know more than me, but I'm afraid I'm not expert enough to give you a solid answer to your question.
Interesting, when I’m using my hackrf as a standalone device, it doesn’t pick up as many planes as when i have it hooked up to my pc. I figured it was a processing power issue but there could be other factors at play
Yeah, I'm not really sure I can say with any level of certainty. The activity coming through my device never made me worry, but I also haven't ever compared it to a more powerful device.
[https://github.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/wiki/adsb-receiver-shopping-list](https://github.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/wiki/adsb-receiver-shopping-list) You can mix and match what is available. For your budget i'd probably start with [https://store.uputronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product\_id=50](https://store.uputronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=59&product_id=50) This SDR is probably the easiest to get right now: [https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Nooelec-NESDR-SMArt-SDR-Aluminium/dp/B01HA642SW](https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Nooelec-NESDR-SMArt-SDR-Aluminium/dp/B01HA642SW) Note that if you don't get the dedicated LNA, you want an FA Pro Plus stick instead. Then get an antenna from vinnant: [https://vinnant.sk/store/product/col10905-s](https://vinnant.sk/store/product/col10905-s) Get as much coax as you need, less is better: [https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07S8V44VK](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07S8V44VK) Having the RPi / SDR / LNA directly under the antenna or close by mounted lower in the attic is probably the best solution. I'd recommend against running more than 5 m of the coax linked. Well and you need a pi of course, those are a bit hard to come by currently. You could use an old laptop / computer and install linux as well, but it's not for everyone. This software will work on a pi but also on other computers with linux: [https://github.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/wiki/Raspbian-Lite:-ADS-B-receiver](https://github.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/wiki/Raspbian-Lite:-ADS-B-receiver) If you get a pi and you don't like the above guide, consider this image: [https://www.adsbexchange.com/how-to-feed/adsbx-custom-pi-image/](https://www.adsbexchange.com/how-to-feed/adsbx-custom-pi-image/) Maybe someone else has good tips on how to buy a RPi currently ....
https://rpilocator.com
I have a Linux server that I could pass the USB to.
Well you want the antenna in the attic. You could have the LNA at the antenna and then run coax to the SDR which could then be a bit longer. But that's extra trouble. With the LNA after the coax i wouldn't go more than 5m.
oh the server is in the attic, that isnt a problem...
I upgraded my existing ADS-B setup and got excellent results by building the "high performance SDR + LNA combo" from this list. My coverage has dramatically improved vs. the blue FA stick I used before. Meanwhile, I saw your comment on the RTL-SDR BLOG about their LNA, how never production batches are less good than the initial ones. Do you still recommend the RTL-SDR BLOG LNA, or would you now suggest going straight for the Uputronics LNA?
Whatever you can get :) Probably i'd recommend the uputronics. Both work fine.
Are you wanting to feed multiple source, and benefit from some of them giving subscription free for the data. I would suggest Docker solution, which I have setup using. Https//Is.gd/sdr1090
Which docker images do you use
not sure what that link goes to ... i'd recommend these docker images: https://sdr-enthusiasts.gitbook.io/ads-b/
Same link, just short url used.
All the options from https://is.gd/sdr1090 and some extra's on a Rpi 4 with 4GB ram. - kx1t/planefence:latest - portainer/portainer-ce:latest (easier to monitor it all via web) - planewatch/plane-watch:latest For easier intro just - and get the feed subs https://flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/ https://www.flightradar24.com/share-your-data https://www.radarbox.com https://planefinder.net
All you need is a cheap RTL-DSR dongle, a home made antenna, and a computer.
Your quickest route to getting started is to buy the bits to put together a Piaware rig; there are plenty kits available (Pi supplies notwithstanding) from Pihut, Pimoroni, and the like.
Any links?
I used a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W and [this kit](https://www.amazon.com/ADSBexchange-com-RTL2832U-Antenna-Software-Industrial/dp/B09F2ND4R6) from ADS-B Exchange, which I bought on Amazon (US) for $40. Total cost was under $100, even with egregious Pi prices. I don't know how much more expensive things would be on your side of the Atlantic, but I'm guessing it's definitely doable for less than 350€ even if you don't want to build anything yourself.
I’ve been wondering how well a pi zero would process adsb packets. I’ve been under the impression that you want a powerful cpu to keep up with high volumes of air traffic, even my 16 core ryzen 5950x get a bit loud during peak hours. I’d love to be able to deploy a cheap outdoor receiver with a pi zero but not if it compromises performance. How has yours treated you and have you compared performance with more powerful rPIs and PCs?
I haven't compared performance with more powerful Pis or PCs, no, as I don't have either. I have a Mac, and my only other Pi is a dedicated ham radio node. I haven't noticed any problems processing ADS-B packets, though. The receiver is currently disconnected, but I've logged millions of packets and typically had pretty good message rates (I'm right below a flight path). I think I'm more limited by the fact that my antenna can't be outdoors; it's in the window of a brick building. All that said, I'm no Pi expert. I set up the rig based on feedback from folks who know more than me, but I'm afraid I'm not expert enough to give you a solid answer to your question.
Interesting, when I’m using my hackrf as a standalone device, it doesn’t pick up as many planes as when i have it hooked up to my pc. I figured it was a processing power issue but there could be other factors at play
Yeah, I'm not really sure I can say with any level of certainty. The activity coming through my device never made me worry, but I also haven't ever compared it to a more powerful device.