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ADS-B Pilot’s Guide
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1.1 Aspen ADS-B Models
Single-band
Aspen single band ADS-B transceivers receive and transmit on 978 MHz Universal
Access Transceiver (UAT)
ATX100 –
ADS-B transceiver provides an ADS-B solution for aircraft equipped with
a Mode A/C transponder and a WAAS GPS navigation receiver. Receives ADS-B
subscription-free weather, traffic and meets ADS-B Out mandate below 18,000 feet.
ATX100G –
ADS-B transceiver with internal WAAS GPS sensor provides a solution
for aircraft equipped with a Mode A/C transponder without a compatible WAAS GPS
navigation receiver. Receives ADS-B subscription-free weather, traffic and meets ADS-B
Out mandate below 18,000 feet.
1.2 Aspen ADS-B System functions
Single-band transceiver models
1. ADS-B reception on the 978 MHz (UAT) frequency
Receives ADS-B traffic from other ADS-B equipped aircraft, vehicles and
ground stations transmitting on 978MHz. Receives weather data from
ground stations.
2. Displays ADS-B traffic and weather data on Evolution PFD and MFD’s
3. ADS-B out transmission on the 978 MHz (UAT) frequency to other ADS-B
equipped aircraft, ground vehicles and ground stations.
4. Emergency entry for squawk code, and ident