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Old November 9th 16, 02:06 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dan Marotta
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Default FLARM vs ADS-B XCSoar

Yes. You'll need a serial to Bluetooth converter which plugs into the
Flarm and transmits to the tablet. Then, on the tablet, you need to
enable the interface to setup the communication and configure XCSoar to
display the Flarm radar display and Flarm targets. ADS-B comes along
for the ride.

I have a K6BT serial to Bluetooth converter for sale since I upgraded my
system to a K6BT-Mux to connect other equipment into the network. My
converter and a couple of cables ($245 retail) are priced at $125.

On 11/8/2016 11:39 AM, John Smith wrote:
I'm a newer pilot, recently solo. I purchased a Russian AC-4C with TRIG transponder already installed.

I know I can purchase a Power FLARM for around $1,500 and have it display FLARM and ADS-B traffic on my Tablet with XCSoar.

Is there a way to have the ADS-B and other traffic appear on the XCSoar display?

John


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