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Posted on 03/01/202603/24/2026 by marketing — Leave a comment

How to Update Stratux Firmware: Step-by-Step Guide

Stratux ADS-B receiver connected to laptop showing Stratux configuration web interface for firmware update

Updating Stratux firmware keeps your unit current with bug fixes, new features, and protocol improvements that affect how well it works with apps like ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot. The process is straightforward — you can do it entirely through the...

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Posted on 03/01/202603/24/2026 by marketing — Leave a comment

Stratux GPS Slow to Lock: Causes and Fixes

Stratux ADS-B receiver suction-cup mounted on aircraft windshield with iPad showing 12 GPS satellites acquired

Stratux GPS should acquire a full fix within 2–5 minutes under open sky. If yours is taking 10+ minutes, or never locks indoors, or drops fix frequently in flight — something is wrong. This guide covers the common causes and...

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Posted on 03/01/202603/23/2026 by marketing — Leave a comment

Stratux WiFi Not Connecting? 8 Fixes That Actually Work

Stratux WiFi problems are the most common support question in the community. The good news: almost every WiFi issue has a straightforward fix. Work through these eight in order and you’ll almost certainly find the problem. Before You Start: Confirm...

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Posted on 03/01/202603/24/2026 by marketing — Leave a comment

Why Open Source Matters in Aviation: The Stratux Story

White Stratux ADS-B receiver on workbench with GitHub code and sectional aeronautical chart

In 2015, a pilot named Chris Young published a GitHub repository called Stratux. He’d built an ADS-B receiver from a Raspberry Pi, two RTL-SDR dongles, and some code he wrote himself — total hardware cost under $70. Commercial equivalents cost...

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Posted on 03/01/202603/23/2026 by marketing — Leave a comment

Stratux with WingX Pro7: Complete Setup and Tips

Stratux and WingX Pro7 work together out of the box. If you’re a WingX user who wants ADS-B traffic, free FIS-B weather, and AHRS synthetic vision without buying expensive commercial hardware, this is your setup guide. Five minutes and you’ll...

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Posted on 03/01/202603/23/2026 by marketing — Leave a comment

What ADS-B Weather Actually Shows Pilots (NEXRAD, METARs, PIREPs)

What ADS-B Weather Actually Shows Pilots (NEXRAD, METARs, PIREPs) ADS-B weather is free, it’s in the cockpit, and most GA pilots still don’t fully understand what it’s showing them. Not all ADS-B weather is the same, not all of it...

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Posted on 02/26/202603/23/2026 by marketing — Leave a comment

Congress Just Debated ADS-B Costs. The NTSB Chair Said $400 Portable Receivers Are the Answer.

The House of Representatives failed to pass the ROTOR Act on February 24, 2026 — but buried inside the congressional debate was something GA pilots should know: the nation’s top aviation safety official stood before Congress and said that a...

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Posted on 02/25/202603/12/2026 by marketing — Leave a comment

5 Unexpected Uses for a VK-162 USB GPS Module (It’s Not Just for Navigation)

The VK-162 is a $15 USB GPS dongle that runs on a u-blox chip and works plug-and-play on Linux with zero driver installation. Most people pick one up because they need a cheap GPS source for a Raspberry Pi project...

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Posted on 02/24/202603/12/2026 by marketing — Leave a comment

How to Use a VK-162 USB GPS for Ham Radio APRS on Raspberry Pi

If you’re running APRS on a Raspberry Pi with Direwolf, you need a reliable GPS source. The VK-162 USB GPS dongle is a solid choice — plug-and-play on Linux, u-blox chipset, no driver installation required. Here’s how to get it...

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Posted on 02/22/202603/23/2026 by marketing — Leave a comment

How to Set Up Stratux ADS-B for the First Time (Step-by-Step)

Title: How to Set Up Stratux ADS-B for the First Time (Step-by-Step) You just unboxed your Stratux receiver. Or you’re about to buy one and want to know what you’re getting into. Good news: setup takes about 5 minutes. No...

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