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Derek's Links of Interest
Here are some of the latest items, Derek has been experimenting with.
Thank you for sharing your interests Derek
The International Space Station Page
has links to info on the Space Station and much ..... much, more.
Click on a link for more information.
This site from VA3ROM has info on ‘AIS’ with is a ship on-board transponder to track and avoid disaster. Plus more!
Simply type in the call sign of MM station to see their track!
Tracking & radio e-mail information.
http://www.coaa.co.uk/software_signals.htm
Site has many programs to decode radio signals with your radio.
Install this ACARS decoder, hook-up your Aero Radio tuned to 131.550 MHz with audio cable to line-in to the sound-card.
It’s Great…you will see all Airplane information and critical messages being sent using packet relating to Engine problems, Delays, Bird strikes, you name it. Program provides ID, DEP/ARV info, and when ACARS signal is rx’d the program provides you with a picture of each plane. Mapping is a bit tricky to start, but after you’ve added the .gif file to the ACARS folder you need to do the following: Go to ‘Define Map Settings” make sure you have the Left & Right position starting with a (-). Then it will work and automatically plot the planes for you when ACARS position report is rx’d.
What is ACARS ?
Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System
A Real-Time Aircraft Radar Transponder