UAT 978Mhz addition to Orange FlightAware Feeder version 9

Hi - I recently received the Orange FlightAware Feeder Version 9 for 1090Mhz setup. Now, I would like to add 978Mhz setup and I don’t mind if I have to buy some parts on my own. I just wanted to add the 978 setup as there’s none around my area.
Does anyone have a guide on how to do it? Is it possible to just buy a new dongle and antenna for the 978 and plug on the existing FlightAware Feeder? Any input would be appreciated.
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You do not have admin access to the Flightaware owned equipment.
Plase dont try to mess with the hardware or software on the Flightfeeder.

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Contact Flightaware Support. They may supply you additional receiver for 978 UAT.

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If you want to build your own station, you’ll need:

  • A dongle
  • An antenna
  • A Raspberry Pi
  • (plus some cables).
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Email flightfeeder@flightaware.com for information on adding equipment to their flight feeder.

Here are the build instructions for a piaware

Here are the setup instructions for adding UAT 978Mhz to a piaware.

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After upgrading to PiAware (Debian Package Add-on) 9.0.1 I no longer get 978 MHz UAT

  • How can I get UAT back?
    Otherwise I have a UAT dongle, antenna, installation and cabling going to waste.

Thanks

PS: I also upgraded to the Bullseye RPI OS at the same time - don’t know which (or both) caused the outage.

Thanks again - in advance

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