{"product_id":"pro-stick-plus-high-performance-usb-sdr-ads-b-receiver","title":"Pro Stick Plus - High Performance USB SDR ADS-B Receiver","description":"\u003cp\u003eFlightAware has revolutionized the world of USB SDR ADS-B Receivers with the Pro Stick Plus, high-performance USB R820T2 software defined radios (SDR) with a built-in RF amp for maximum ADS-B\/MLAT performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first of its kind, FlightAware's Pro Stick is compatible with PiAware or any other device that supports USB RTLSDR receivers, and is less expensive than any other RTLSDR USB receiver in the world. The Pro Stick Plus adds a built-in 1090 MHz bandpass filter for increased performance and range of reception in areas with moderate RF noise as is typically experienced in most urban areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pro Stick Plus is roughly the size of a traditional USB stick and require no external power. There are no moving parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/plane-tracking\"\u003eBrowse our whole plane-tracking collection here, including antennae and cables.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigher Performance for ADS-B and MLAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases range 10-20% over Pro Stick when filtering is beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1090 MHz bandpass filter (whether built-in or a separate external part) is generally recommended for users in urban environments or with known high power radio transmitters nearby such as cell phone towers. Filtering is generally not recommended for users in rural environments. \u003cstrong\u003eFiltering benefits may vary and are dependent on the installation location\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds Built-in 1090 MHz filter with R820T2 SDR and RF Amplifier (USB powered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative SMA connector yields reduced loss due to antenna cabling\/adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasier to Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMA F connector for easy connectivity to high-performance antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo MCX adapters required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo external amplifier required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLess Expensive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 40% cheaper than a Pro Stick and FlightAware external filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower shipping costs due to no unnecessary parts (e.g., remote control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChip\u003c\/strong\u003e: R820T2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e: 19dB with 0.4dB noise figure and OIP3 +39dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCXO\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1,075 MHz to 1,105 MHz pass band with insertion loss of 2.3 dB; 30 dB attenuation on other frequencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17 g \/ 0.6 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 95 mm x 32 mm x 13 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna port\u003c\/strong\u003e: SMA female (requires SMA antenna cable and optionally N-male adapter for large antenna)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRange\u003c\/strong\u003e: Over 300 nm\/550 km depending on installation quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-20% more Mode S messages in installations where filtering is beneficial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uk.flightaware.com\/adsb\/piaware\/build\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRaspberry Pi 3 or greater running PiAware recommended\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUseful links\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/discussions.flightaware.com\/ads-b-flight-tracking-f21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFlightAware ADS-B Discussion Forums\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uk.flightaware.com\/adsb\/piaware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePiAware - Network ADS-B Receiver\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uk.flightaware.com\/adsb\/prostick\/pro_stick_europe_doc_signed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eEU Declaration of Conformity (DoC)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"FlightAware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29445332336723,"sku":"FLT001","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/1800\/products\/ProStick_open.jpg?v=1568884448","url":"https:\/\/shop.pimoroni.com\/en-eu\/products\/pro-stick-plus-high-performance-usb-sdr-ads-b-receiver","provider":"Pimoroni Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}