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[tjowen]

@chevyman142000

So, I found the power inserter from my old DirecTV setup. I got excited and plugged stuff in without paying attention and fried my ads-b stick. Can you verify the proper way to connect that into the setup? Also, I have been using the antenna that came with the ADS-B Stick. Should I stick with that for now or would you suggest a new antenna? I’m not sure what to use. I suppose I could solder one together too? Suggestions on that? I don’t have a good place to put it other than hanging it out a second story window.

Thanks in advance!
Jeff

Edit: Also, before I make an Amazon order would you suggest buying anything else? I added the amp into my cart. I have a diplexer laying around that I can use. Really the only thing I think I need is a better antenna.

Here’s the idea. But, if you test the power inserter to verify that it doesn’t pass DC to the dongle, than the first DC blocker can be omitted.

Dongle—DCBlocker—PowerInserter—AMP—DCBlocker—Antenna

As the for antenna, suggestions look at this thread.
ads-b-flight-tracking-f21/3-easy-antennas-for-beginners-t20177.html

I’ve built a few versions of the spider with great success.
Good luck, Tom