Originally Posted by
peterc005
I can see benefits for SAR with ADBS because the GPS history will be sent to a central repository. Should make finding lost planes a lot easier and more reliable.
Also, ADSB receivers are becoming so cheap everyone can have a form of TCAS.
The old Narco Mode C transponder in my plane has failed and needs to be replaced and i don't think going to ADSB will cost anything extra.
It's a pity the mobile 5G network wasn't available a few years ago. Could have broadcast ADSB packets on the 5G network and Airservices wouldn't have needed to run base stations.
You obviously don't fly anywhere outside Melbourne if you think that 4G coverage would be a good substitute for ADSB or radar.