SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receivers & Transceivers - Freeflight Rangr -> new Avidyne "Skytrax"

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Freeflight Rangr -> new Avidyne "Skytrax"

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Forum Name: SkyTrax Series ADS-B Receivers & Transceivers
Forum Description: Topics on the Avidyne SkyTrax 978 MHz Receivers & Transceivers
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Topic: Freeflight Rangr -> new Avidyne "Skytrax"

Posted By: oskrypuch
Subject: Freeflight Rangr -> new Avidyne "Skytrax"
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2018 at 9:18am

So, the Freelight Rangr enters the arena.

Cool!

Will this remain an off-shelf Rangr, or are you planning any firmware customization? I assume that it can also supply various EFBs on tablets directly (wirelessly) with ADS-B data, as an alternative WiFi from the IFD units.

* Orest

Replies:

Posted By: brou0040
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2018 at 4:19pm

It doesn't look like the RANGR-RX is dual band IN...

Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2018 at 4:23pm

Yes, I expect it is the RANGR FDL-978-RX unit.

* Orest

Posted By: dmtidler
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2018 at 4:51pm

There is a news release on the Avidyne website from mid-March explaining that it is basically the RANGER FDL-978-RX unit. Also, I believe IFD software update 10.2.1.0 added support for RANGER UATs.

Posted By: HenryM
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2018 at 6:20pm

If a dual-band ADS-B In unit were offered, I’d consider upgrading my SkyTrax 100. I don’t think any of the Ranger units are capable, though.

Posted By: tony
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2018 at 3:46am

until there is a dual band unit, I'll keep my stratus.

Posted By: CubedRoot
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2018 at 5:48am

There is indeed a dual band version of the Ranger: RANGER FDL-978-RXD <--- note the "D",

See here: http://www.freeflightsystems.com/images/products/RANGR%20RX.pdf

Posted By: rpostmo
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2020 at 3:13pm

Clayton at Free Flight states the dual band RANGR is due for

release at the end of May!!!