Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Today's video will be the start of a series dedicated to the basics of radio, but from a broader perspective outside of just ham radio. We've noticed a common me online where people are wanting to learn more about radio, but much of the info is very ham radio focused. While ham radio is great, it’s not the only option and there may be a better option for your needs, so we've decided to create a series that delves into a broader spectrum of radio options to include just some of the following:
Ham Radio
FRS/GMRS/MURS
CB Radio
Land Mobile
Marine
Scanners
Shortwave
Communications Receivers
LoRa
[SUPPORT]
If you're finding the videos informative and useful, please consider supporting TC²
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Today's video will be the start of a series dedicated to the basics of radio, but from a broader perspective outside of just ham radio. We've noticed a common me online where people are wanting to learn more about radio, but much of the info is very ham radio focused. While ham radio is great, it’s not the only option and there may be a better option for your needs, so we've decided to create a series that delves into a broader spectrum of radio options to include just some of the following:
Ham Radio
FRS/GMRS/MURS
CB Radio
Land Mobile
Marine
Scanners
Shortwave
Communications Receivers
LoRa
[SUPPORT]
If you're finding the videos informative and useful, please consider supporting TC²
ko-fi.com/thecommschannel

![SIGINT - ADS-B Raspberry Pi Setup with 978 UAT
Today’s video is going to be part two in the aircraft tracking and alerting series of videos. In this video, we’ll be going over the 978MHz UAT ADS-B band that also has aircraft data, and setting up the Raspberry Pi to receive data and display data from both bands.
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If youre finding the videos informative and useful, please consider supporting TC²
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**Instructions Link**
https://www.thecommschannel.com/sigint/flighttracking/changing_sdr_serials/index.html
Compatible Hardware:
Raspberry Pi 3
Raspberry Pi 4
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
Raspberry Pi Zero W (with graphs disabled)
Raspberry Pi Locator:
https://rpilocator.com/
Amazon Links
Please know, I may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the Amazon affiliate links below.
RadarBox 1090 FlightStick Bundle:
https://amzn.to/44rRrlP
RadarBox 978 UAT FlightStick:
https://amzn.to/44A27yL
RadarBox 978 UAT Antenna:
https://amzn.to/480oksX
Raspberry Pi 4 Official Power Supply:
https://amzn.to/45IQeYw
MicroSD Card
https://amzn.to/3EuHj1j SIGINT - ADS-B Raspberry Pi Setup with 978 UAT](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/w_Zr4pEGXCM/mqdefault.jpg)





![📶 PoE Meshtastic Repeater Build Video 📶
Intro video for the PoE (Power over Ethernet) Meshtastic Build
**Note**
Things like Python CLI and potentially other things are not supported over the network. This is primarily for non-JSON MQTT
🗣️ Join in on the conversation on Discord!
https://discord.gg/XGhftQw9Mt
Our Shop
https://thecommschannel.myshopify.com/collections/meshtastic-gear
Video showing connecting and configuring Meshtastic:
https://youtu.be/HzddKyepqxA?si=ZLgUuEzgIEiLV7JO&t=277
Please know, I may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the affiliate links below at no cost to you:
Optional items seen in the video
Signal Analyzer:
https://amzn.to/3I4UHej
Amcrest PoE Switch (Confirmed working):
[My model does not show up on Amazon and has been replaced with a newer model that has been reported to not work]
Standard Build Parts List
Meshtastic Starter Kit
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2
Alternative older model Meshtastic Starter Kit (If one above is out of stock)
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-meshtastic-starter-kit-alternative-with-rak5005-o-base?ref=tc2
Small Antenna if mounting on top of enclosure:
https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application?ref=tc2
Alternative large antenna for mounting on pole:
https://store.rokland.com/products/9-dbi-low-profile-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-for-helium-sensecap-m1-bobcat-freedomfi-mntd?ref=tc2
IPEX to N Connector:
https://store.rokland.com/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178?ref=tc2
[Alternatives if out of stock ➡️ Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3]
https://amzn.to/3vDM1bQ
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/rf-solutions/CBA-NF-UFL/5845756
IPEX to SMA (optional if preferred over N Connector):
https://amzn.to/48LSQqc ➡️ (Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3)
KMR240 Cable (Optional if using large antenna)
https://amzn.to/47HzGRf
Waterproof Enclosure: (Out Of stock - More coming soon)
**MAKE SURE ITS THE FOLLOWING SIZE**
(7.9 * 3.9 * 2.8(200×100×70mm))
If that size isnt available, theyre out of stock.
https://amzn.to/4b0LWiw
Antenna Mount:
https://amzn.to/3U8mTE6
PoE UPS:
https://amzn.to/3UsZldp
PoE Splitter:
https://amzn.to/49pTgCO
Ethernet Cable Gland
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-ethernet-cable-gland-pigtail-sku-920069?ref=tc2
Alternative Ethernet Cable Gland (2 pack) (M20 CAT 6)
https://amzn.to/3HTiGgq
Ethernet Cable:
Get whatever length you need to reach
https://amzn.to/3UMYWm6
Networked Build Parts List
Meshtastic Starter Kit
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-meshtastic-starter-kit?ref=tc2
Alternative older model Meshtastic Starter Kit (If one above is out of stock)
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-meshtastic-starter-kit-alternative-with-rak5005-o-base?ref=tc2
WisBlock Ethernet Module:
https://store.rokland.com/products/rak-wireless-wisblock-ethernet-module-rak13800-pid-100076?ref=tc2
RAK19018 PoE Module
https://store.rokland.com/products/poe-module-silvertel-ag9905mt-for-rak13800-rak19018-pid-100095?ref=tc2
Small Antenna if mounting on top of enclosure:
https://store.rokland.com/products/alfa-aoa-915-5acm-5-dbi-omni-outdoor-915mhz-802-11ah-mini-antenna-for-lora-halow-application?ref=tc2
Alternative large antenna for mounting on pole:
https://store.rokland.com/products/9-dbi-low-profile-n-male-omni-outdoor-915-mhz-antenna-for-helium-sensecap-m1-bobcat-freedomfi-mntd?ref=tc2
IPEX to N Connector:
https://store.rokland.com/products/uflipex-ipx-mini-pci-to-n-female-bulkhead-pigtail-cable-extension-rg178?ref=tc2
[Alternatives if out of stock ➡️ Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3]
https://amzn.to/3vDM1bQ
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/rf-solutions/CBA-NF-UFL/5845756
IPEX to SMA (optional if preferred over N Connector):
https://amzn.to/48LSQqc ➡️ (Make sure to select a cable length greater than 3)
KMR240 Cable (Optional if using large antenna)
https://amzn.to/47HzGRf
Waterproof Enclosure:
**MAKE SURE ITS THE FOLLOWING SIZE**
(7.9 * 3.9 * 2.8(200×100×70mm))
If that size isnt available, theyre out of stock.
https://amzn.to/4b0LWiw
Antenna Mount:
https://amzn.to/3U8mTE6
PoE Splitter:
https://amzn.to/49pTgCO
PoE Injector
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-poe-injector-with-cord-sku-910076?ref=tc2
Alternative PoE Injector
https://amzn.to/42yK2BU
Ethernet Cable Gland
https://store.rokland.com/products/rakwireless-ethernet-cable-gland-pigtail-sku-920069?ref=tc2
Alternative Ethernet Cable Gland (2 pack) (M20 CAT 6)
https://amzn.to/3HTiGgq
Ethernet Cable:
Get whatever length you need to reach
https://amzn.to/483FswE 📶 PoE Meshtastic Repeater Build Video 📶](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yTbt20A5JdY/mqdefault.jpg)
