ADS-B 1090MHz Antenna 5.5dBi for ADS-B SDR Receiver

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ADS-B Flightaware 1090MHz Antenna 5.5dBi for Aviation ADS-B Receiver RTL SDR Software Defined Radio USB Stick Dongle Tuner Receiver

A fiberglass 1090MHz antenna with 5.5dBi gain for ADS-B SDR setups. Includes N female connector and RG58 cable; suits Raspberry Pi and Windows PC. Customers note solid build and easy installation

Highlights

  • high-gain 5.5dBi
  • frequency 1090MHz
  • fiberglass antenna with copper element

Pros

  • fiberglass body for durability
  • 5.5dBi high gain
  • includes N female connector and long cable
  • works with popular SDR setups (PiAware, RTL-SDR)
  • easy installation

Cons

  • mixed reception range reported
  • cable length and reception may vary by surroundings
  • requires proper height/placement for best results

Best For

  • ADS-B reception for flight tracking
  • SDR experiments with RTL-SDR dongles
  • aerial surveillance on Raspberry Pi setups
  • plane spotting hobbyist installations
  • ground-based ADS-B reception at varied heights

Features

  • 1090MHz operation with 5.5dBi gain and 60cm length; N female connector and 16.5ft RG58 cable with SMA male end
  • Compatible with ADS-B DVB-T DVBT defined radios and RTL-SDR USB dongles for Windows or Raspberry Pi
  • Fiberglass enclosure with copper interior elements to reduce VSWR and improve power handling
  • Aimed at extending reception range for ADS-B signals and detecting more aircraft at greater distances
  • Installation considerations include height, location, line of sight, and lightning-prone areas for roof mounting

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