For decades we have been
known for our novel and creative product designs. Well,
check this one out! An aircraft receiver that receives all
nearby traffic without any tuning. It gets better...
there is no local oscillator so it doesn't produce, and can't
produce, any interference associated with all other receivers
with an LO. That means you can use it onboard aircraft
as a passive device! And what will you hear? The closest
and strongest traffic, mainly, the one you're sitting in!
How unique is this? We have a patent on it, and that
says it all!
This broadband radio monitors transmissions over the entire aircraft
band of 118-136 MHz. The way it works is simple within
the pass band of the radio will be heard. And unlike the FM
capture effect, multiple aircraft signals will be heard simultaneously
with the strongest one the loudest! And
that means the aircraft closest to you, and the towers closest to
you! All without any tuning or looking up frequencies! So,
where would this come in handy?
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At an air show! Just
imagine sitting there listening to all the traffic as
it happens, even the unknown frequencies!
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Onboard aircraft to
listen to that aircraft and associated control towers
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Private pilots to monitor
ATIS and other field traffic during preflight activities
(saves Hobbs time!)
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Commercial pilots to
monitor ATIS and other field traffic as needed at their
convenience
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General aircraft monitoring
enthusiast
Wait, you can't use a radio
receiver onboard aircraft because they contain a local oscillator
that could generate interfering signals. The ABM1 has
no local oscillator, it doesn't, can't, and won't generate
any RF whatsoever! That's
why our patent abstract is titled "Aircraft band radio receiver
which does not radiate interfering signals".
What about an air show? The ABM1 is the perfect solution to communications
monitoring! A lot of unknown frequencies are used between the ground
and each plane flying. Listen to air-to-air, the air boss, PA talk through
and the stunt planes with ease! With a normal receiver you need to know
the frequency and tune into it. The ABM1 simply hears the activity as
it occurs, perfect for an air show... should be standard equipment for all
the spectators!
Then there are the private and commercial pilots! A lot of private pilots
rent aircraft. With an ABM1 they can listen to field traffic and ATIS
broadcasts before firing up the aircraft avionics; this saves on Hobbs time
(inactive rental time!) and is convenient! Same with commercial pilots. Your
access to ATIS and other broadcasts can be as close as your flight bag, briefcase,
or pocket!
The receiver is in a compact case complete with a belt clip. Just plug
your favorite pair of headphones or the provided set of ear buds into the receiver,
turn it on, and you are now monitoring all local aircraft! A squelch
control is even provided to mute background noise and interference! The
receiver runs on a standard 9VDC battery (not included). You will hear
all nearby aircraft, ground transmissions, local control towers, and any other
traffic within the frequency range!