Frequently Asked Questions

Does the ADS-B receiver transmit anything?

No. The ADS-B receiver does not transmit anything at all. It is a passive ADS-B antenna and receiver, so it only receives information from the aircraft within range.

Does it cost anything to be a host?

No. If you are approved to be a host, we supply all the necessary equipment and ship it to you at no cost, wherever you are in the world.

Depending on the circumstances, we can even contribute to installation costs for mounting the antenna and/or supply special equipment for your specific situation.

No internet connection?

The ADS-B receiver uses ethernet to connect to an active internet connection, but we can provide a 4G modem if that is not possible.

Is the ADS-B information public?

No. The information is not public; it’s only accessible to aviation operators and hosting providers. In some instances, ADS-B ground station hosts can get access to our AirportWatch software in consideration for hosting.

Is the ADS-B data secure?

The ADS-B network solution utilizes security levels comparable to other industry-standard security solutions based on a hardened Linux operating system.

Public access to the network is impossible and data is delivered to a secure, redundant ADSB SUPPORT server (Plug-and-Play security).

ADSB SUPPORT will cooperate with you as an ADS-B network solution partner on any security-related issues.