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Old 11th Nov 2015, 22:09
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Keeping it powered on

It's very simple. I have such a system in my car. Radio amateurs around the world have APRS, which is basically the same technology as ADS-B. GPS receiver, controller, and radio transmitter. $100 per unit.

All I need to do is put a jumper wire in my trunk (boot) to keep it powered up by the rear aux battery and it will be on H24 sending out my position.

A few watts and a local polymer fuse is all you need, so danger of fire if not associated with a CB in the cockpit or EB is insignificant.
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