24 Jul 2014
Aspen announced an expanded ADS-B product line. Aspen’s single- and dual-band ADS-B solutions are all compatible with Aspen Evolution PFDs and MFDs. Each of the Aspen ADS-B solutions can utilize either a single, bottom-mounted antenna or a diversity antenna system* with top and bottom mounted antennas for optimum traffic detection.
The press release for Aspen’s new product line will be distributed on Monday, July 28 at EAA AirVenture. At that time, Aspen’s ADS-B configurator and NextGen pages will be updated to reflect the new product line.
Aspen’s single-band ADS-B products will be available in October 2014. Dual-band products will be available Q1 2015. Aspen is currently accepting orders on all ADS-B products.
Single-band
Aspen single band ADS-B transceivers receive and transmit on 978 MHz Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) frequency.
ATX100 – ADS-B transceiver provides an ADS-B solution for aircraft equipped with a Mode A/C transponder and a WAAS GPS navigation receiver. Receives ADS-B subscription-free weather, traffic and meets ADS-B Out mandate below 18,000 feet.
ATX100G – ADS-B transceiver with internal WAAS GPS sensor provides a solution for aircraft equipped with a Mode A/C transponder without a compatible WAAS GPS navigation receiver. Receives ADS-B subscription-free weather, traffic and meets ADS-B out mandate below 18,000 feet.
Dual-band
Aspen dual band ADS-B systems receive signals on both 978 MHz Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and 1090 MHz. The transceiver models also transmit on 978 MHz. Dual band ADS-B In ensures all ADS-B traffic targets with ADS-B Out are received especially when flying in areas of poor ADS-B ground station coverage.
ARX100 – Dual-band receiver provides an ADS-B In solution for aircraft that have a Mode S transponder with Extended Squitter (ES) plus a WAAS GPS navigation receiver and already meet the ADS-B Out requirement.. Provides ADS-B subscription-free weather and traffic.
ATX200 – Dual-band In, 978 MHz Out ADS-B transceiver provides an ADS-B solution for aircraft with a Mode A/C transponder and WAAS-GPS navigation receiver. Receives ADS-B subscription-free weather, traffic and meets ADS-B Out mandate below 18,000 feet.
ATX200G – Dual-band In, 987 MHz Out transceiver with internal WAAS GPS sensor provides an ADS-B solution for aircraft already equipped with a Mode A/C transponder without a WAAS GPS navigation receiver. Receives ADS-B subscription-free weather, traffic and meets ADS-B Out mandate below 18,000 feet.
*Antenna(s) not included in pricing
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