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tailBeacon - ADS-B Out | WAAS GPS | Encoder | LED Nav Light
(Experimental Aircraft)
(DAI Part# TAILBEACON-EX)
  • 2020 Compliance
  • Lowest total cost of ownership of any ADS-B Out solution


tailBeacon is a 2020 compliant, near zero-install, Class B1S ADS-B UAT transmitter and WAAS GPS integrated into a rear position light. The power transcoder decodes replies from legacy Mode C and Mode S transponders. 14 CFR §91.227 compliant.

Smart phone configurable over Wi-Fi.
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FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
UAT Transmitter
  • Meets the performance requirements of TSO-154c (RTCA/DO-229E) Class Beta 1
Position Light
  • Meets performance requirements of TSO-C30c Type III
WAAS GPS
  • Meets the performance requirements of TSO-C145e (RTCA/DO-229E) Class Beta 1
  • Integrated RAIM processor for Security and Integrity protection
  • SBAS corrections and health messages used to detect and correct satellite range errors
  • Satellite pseudo range step errors detected and excluded
  • SBAS fast and long-term corrections applied
Power Transcoder
  • Decodes altitude and squawk via aircraft electrical system
Specification
Input Voltage 11-31V DC
Operating Power 3 watts
Size 92x43x73mm
Weight 70grams
SDA/SIL 2/3
Operating Temp -40 to 70C
978MHz UAT Transmitter
Power Classification DO-282B Medium Power
WAAS GPS
Tracking -166dBm
Reacquisition -160dBm
Cold Start -148dBm
LED Position Light
Color Aviation White
Intensity 40 candelas
Wi-Fi Configuration
Physical 802.11b/g/n
App Compatibility iOS, Android
Power Transcoder
DEcodes Mode A,C and S via DC input
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