Jimbob wrote:
I noticed that last month the FAA activated the ADS-B system in
limited coverage on the east coast. Has anyone played with this?
I've seen a couple of fluffy demo videos but I wanted to see what you
could actually get.

Just in case this is helpful... got this in email from faasafety.gov:

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"ADS-B, Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast Demonstration Flight"
Topic: Demonstration flight of ADS-B equipment.
On June 18, 2005 at 9:00 AM
Location:
Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport
7265 Air Terminal Drive
Elm City, NC 27822

ADS-B. What does it mean? What does it do? Why do I need it in my airplane? Join
the NCDOT Division of Aviation for FREE demonstration ride of this new and
exciting technology.
---end quote---