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Bingfu Magnetic Aviation Receiver Software Accessories & Supplies Review

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Details

AntennaRadio
BrandBINGFU
Impedance50 Ohm

Description of Bingfu Magnetic Aviation Receiver Software Accessories & Supplies

Frequency Range: Dual Band 978MHz 1090MHz; Gain: 6dBi;. Antenna Connector: SMA Male Connector; Accessoried Connector Adapter: MCX Plug to SMA Female Connector Adapter;. Feature: Magnetic Base Mounting; Impedance: 50 ohm; Direction: Omni-directional;. Package List: 1 x Antenna, 1 x Connector Adapter (As the Picture Shown);. Compatible with: RTL SDR Software Defined Radio SDR ADS-B Receiver USB Stick Dongle Tuner;.

Reviews

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Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not as good as Quarter Wave

The packaging looks great, comes with lots of coax cables and a good adapter. The problem is that it doesn't work as well as the antenna that comes with a cheap SDR stick! I haven't tested the 50 ohm resistor but I think it might be about the same, save your money!

Pros
  • Compatible with: RTL SDR SDR Software Defined Radio ADS-B Receiver USB Dongle Tuner;
Cons
  • Protection

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Cut it to 1/4 wave antenna for ADS-B reception

At current length, maximum range is 40 miles. Trimming the antenna to 69mm, which is 1/4 wavelength, more than tripled my range to 135 miles. I use it exclusively for moving ADS-B aircraft.

Pros
  • Package Contents: 1 antenna, 1 connector adapter (as shown in the picture);
Cons
  • Mostly fine, but...

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Magnet too weak for antennas

Antenna reception is good, but the magnet is weak for mobile use. At first I was glad the antenna was cruising around town, but once I got on the freeway (70mph) it flew off my roof. I have another magnetic AIS data antenna on my truck and the only thing that knocked it out was tree branches.

Pros
  • Antenna connector: SMA connector; Auxiliary Connector Adapter: MCX Male to SMA Female Adapter;
Cons
  • A few little things

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Not as good as 1/4 wave

Packaging looks good, lots of coaxial cables included and good adapter. The problem is that it doesn't work as well as the antenna that comes with a cheap SDR stick! I haven't tested the 50 ohm resistor but I think it might be about the same, save your money!

Pros
  • Antennas
Cons
  • Quick start guide

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Shorten it to a 1/4 wave antenna for ADS-B reception

At the current length the maximum range is 40 miles. Trimming the antenna to 69mm, which is 1/4 wavelength, more than tripled my range to 135 miles. I use it exclusively for moving ADS-B aircraft.

Pros
  • Radio antennas
Cons
  • Something else

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Magnet too weak for antennas

Good antenna reception, but magnet too weak for mobile use. At first I was glad the antenna was cruising around town, but once I got on the freeway (70mph) it flew off my roof. I have another magnetic AIS data antenna on my truck and the only thing that knocked it out was tree branches.

Pros
  • AV accessories
Cons
  • Expensive