Matthew GarrettDec 17, 2022
Based on https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=a835af&lat=34.178&lon=-119.169&zoom=9.5&showTrace=2022-12-13&timestamp=1670902710, Elon's jet has a PIA hex code (which obfuscates its identity) but was using its tail number (which reveals its identity) for a call sign? Am I misreading this?
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Show threadMatthew GarrettDec 17, 2022
In that case the argument that non-public data was required to track its flight (in this case, at least) is just patently untrue?
Show threadMatthew GarrettDec 17, 2022
Is this all just ludicrously stupid?
Show threadMatthew GarrettDec 17, 2022
It's been pointed out that I did misread, but in the funnier direction. It wasn't using a PIA hex code (you can look up N628TS on https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberInquiry), so literally no identity obfuscation.
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Show threadArclight
@mjg59 I suddenly have an interest in SDR and ADS-B tracking...
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Show threadJohn CarlsenDec 17, 2022

@arclight may I recommend FlightAware's Pi Aware tracker kit?

I've been using one for years (originally in an area with problematic low overflights in dangerous airspace).

Show threadArclightDec 17, 2022
@johnlogic See also: https://mastodon.social/@arclight/109525255265771531 :D
Show threadTDV AlinsaDec 18, 2022
@arclight @mjg59
Do it! It's easy to set up and you can get a surprising amount of coverage with even a shit antenna -- and even better with a $75 investment or so!