Current and Future Projects

Don't worry readers, I haven't abandoned the blog! I am undertaking a few new projects, but they may take some time. Here are some things I am currently planning or already working on:

• Move ADS-B feed to Raspberry Pi to save power
• Move scanner feed to Raspberry Pi to save power
• Create an APRS iGate for my local area where there is currently no coverage.
  This is currently a work in progress. I wanted a system that could run on minimal power and be as stable as possible. I will be completely eliminating the need for a server or computer by building the iGate itself out of an Arduino board. The receiver is going to be a Realistic Pro-48 crystal scanner from the 70s. I picked one up used and figured there can't be anything more solid for this install. No frequency programming needed! I already have a crystal being made especially for this, so we will see how a crystal iGate works!
• APRS Digipeater
• Move scanner and future iGate to one discone antenna in attic.