Any have any opinions on the PingBuddy2 ?

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Sat Mar 25, 2017 10:09 am

Any have any opinions on the PingBuddy2 ?

I do have one opinion…at $ 149 I really really like the price.

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Overview

pingBuddy 2 is the world’s smallest and lightest Wi-Fi ADS-B receiver. Featuring integrated Wi-Fi, dual-band ADS-B In, and built-in antennas. pingBuddy 2 brings real-time air traffic reporting and weather updates to your tablet or smartphone. Simply power pingBuddy 2, join the wireless network, launch your flight application and enjoy subscription-free traffic and weather.

Integrated gimbal suction cup mounting system
Improved sensitivity
Dual antennas optimized for each ADS-B frequency
Elegant USB flash drive-sized package

Links:
http://www.uavionix.com/products/pingbuddy2/

Also:
http://www.avweb.com/blogs/insider/Time-for-an-FAA-Reset-on-ADS-B-228666-1.html

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Sat Mar 25, 2017 10:43 am

Re: Any have any opinions on the PingBuddy2 ?

I've been wanting to order, but wish it had an integral GPS...

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Sun Mar 26, 2017 11:59 am

Re: Any have any opinions on the PingBuddy2 ?

Does anyone know if it works with ForeFlight and/or FlyQ EFB? I imagine FlyQ would work fine, but ForeFlight is pretty picky...

I did see on their website that there is a 1-plug "dongle" for the Stratux devices that will replace both of the radio plug-ins (978 and 1090) and use a lot less power. Amazon sells that one for $99, but of course you also need the Stratux itself (minus the two software configured radio receivers).

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