# Feeding

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## [Adsbx install error while installing on Ubuntu 26](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/adsbx-install-error-while-installing-on-ubuntu-26/1312)

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**Author:** [@MedHat2026](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/MedHat2026)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/adsbx-install-error-while-installing-on-ubuntu-26/1312 "2026-05-31T22:25:22Z")

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I upgraded my RPi5 Ubuntu from 24.04 LTS to 26.04 LTS then tried installing adsbx feeder but it crashes and will not complete. Please help. Here is the message I get: Compiling / installing the readsb based feed client …

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## [Down time notification](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/down-time-notification/1311)

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**Author:** [@victorengel](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/victorengel)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/down-time-notification/1311 "2026-04-15T16:27:17Z")

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A search seems to indicate that it is possible to be notified if a feed stops. However, I can’t find where to set that up. For logging in, it seems there are two ways, email/password and feeder. I belive I have never had…

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## [Website says I am not feeding, but my aircraft appear on the map](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/website-says-i-am-not-feeding-but-my-aircraft-appear-on-the-map/1309)

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**Author:** [@UHF](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/UHF)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 9:30am UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/website-says-i-am-not-feeding-but-my-aircraft-appear-on-the-map/1309 "2026-03-30T09:30:48Z")

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Hello, I am feeding ADSBExchange from an FA blue box via a RaspPi that takes the data and sends it to the website. I can see my contributions on the global map filling part of the East China Sea. According to ADSBexchang…

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## [MLAT not feeding on multiple receivers](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/mlat-not-feeding-on-multiple-receivers/1293)

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**Author:** [@Ksommers](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/Ksommers)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 8:01pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/mlat-not-feeding-on-multiple-receivers/1293 "2026-03-08T20:01:44Z")

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ADSB feed is ok on multiple receivers. MLAT has not feed in over a week on multiple of my receivers

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## [Technical Feedback: Path Loss at GTT Denver Node affecting Region 6 (Station: NW4A-PR)](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/technical-feedback-path-loss-at-gtt-denver-node-affecting-region-6-station-nw4a-pr/1298)

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**Author:** [@NW4A](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/NW4A)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/technical-feedback-path-loss-at-gtt-denver-node-affecting-region-6-station-nw4a-pr/1298 "2026-03-08T19:59:18Z")

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Hello ADSBexchange Team, I am reporting a significant data ingestion issue for my station in Puerto Rico (NW4A-PR / norpr). While the station tracks 11M+ positions/month on other platforms, ADSBexchange is only receivin…

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## [Connecting radarcape to feed ADSB X](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/connecting-radarcape-to-feed-adsb-x/1279)

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**Author:** [@orion\_jb2001](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/orion_jb2001)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 3:51am UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/connecting-radarcape-to-feed-adsb-x/1279 "2026-02-13T03:51:51Z")

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Hi, looking as to how you connect a radarcape to feed to adsb exchange. Not using RPI, purely LAN on windows. Further, I have “linked” ADSB X through the ADSB link selection on my Radarcape Feeder Settings the Jetvision…

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## [MLAT issue, not working on ADSBX only](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/mlat-issue-not-working-on-adsbx-only/978)

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**Author:** [@fritz614](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/fritz614)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/mlat-issue-not-working-on-adsbx-only/978 "2026-02-04T20:25:44Z")

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I can nor figure out why my MLAT feed stopped working. I reimaged card and it has been working for a few days. Added FR24 and Flightaware and was still working. In fact, I can see MLAT is still working in Flightaware …

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## [Air-mobile feeder setup](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/air-mobile-feeder-setup/65)

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**Author:** [@Bosi72](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/Bosi72)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/air-mobile-feeder-setup/65 "2026-01-20T14:35:59Z")

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Here’s my air-mobile feeder setup. The aerodrome that I frequently fly to has the coverage from ~1000ft and above. This setup brings it down to the ground.

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## [New feeder with a Kinetics SBS-1e. Setup help required](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/new-feeder-with-a-kinetics-sbs-1e-setup-help-required/1244)

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**Author:** [@Davfog](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/Davfog)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 9:59am UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/new-feeder-with-a-kinetics-sbs-1e-setup-help-required/1244 "2025-12-01T09:59:10Z")

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Hi Everyone. I have a Kinetics SBS-1e (the small one) and want to feed ADSB-Exchange with my data. Can anyone supply an idiot’s guide step by step instructions on how to get up and running. My current setup is on a Wi…

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## [Can I feed 3 RPi?](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/can-i-feed-3-rpi/1003)

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**Author:** [@Shush](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/Shush)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/can-i-feed-3-rpi/1003 "2025-11-12T15:40:16Z")

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I installed a third Raspberry from scratch, and everything looks fine. Feeder Status - ADS-B connected - feed ok Feeder Status - MLAT connected - feed ok Feed Details - Feed UID - AbcxxxxxC - feeds ok but when I try …

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## [978 MHz only feed](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/978-mhz-only-feed/1211)

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**Author:** [@kc0nox](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/kc0nox)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 12:17am UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/978-mhz-only-feed/1211 "2025-11-06T00:17:39Z")

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I am looking at an turn-key receiver which can receive both 978 & 1090. I am in rural N Missouri, and my interest is in adding the low-level GA AC which seem to be missed, especially our local LifeFlight, thus feeding 97…

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## [Cannot add feeder ID to existing account](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/cannot-add-feeder-id-to-existing-account/1162)

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**Author:** [@adsbfeeder](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/adsbfeeder)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/cannot-add-feeder-id-to-existing-account/1162 "2025-08-15T22:42:47Z")

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Hi, I recently refresh/reinstall my raspi 3b+. Unfortunately I forgot to backup myprevious uuid on my old raspi installation so I got a new one instead. Now I cannot add my new feeder ID to my existing account saying tha…

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## [Feeding issue while receiver is linked](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/feeding-issue-while-receiver-is-linked/1158)

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**Author:** [@mvbalkom](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/mvbalkom)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/feeding-issue-while-receiver-is-linked/1158 "2025-08-02T12:09:53Z")

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version image 8.2.220910 version ADS-B software version webconfig 8.2.250722 Using a PI4 with adsbx image, mode S receiver. now running for 48 hours and for some reason I don’t get any info if I check the ABSBexhange …

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## [Uptime going down](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/uptime-going-down/899)

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**Author:** [@YPN](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/YPN)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 10:24pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/uptime-going-down/899 "2025-07-10T22:24:19Z")

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I wonder, why my uptime is going down (from nearly 99% down to 68%). I have two feeds always on, one of them shows 98.6% uptime. My MLAT Region 12 Details show 99.2% health. MyIP shows all green. I have the stats package…

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## [Feeder ID issues / Incorrect feeder id](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/feeder-id-issues-incorrect-feeder-id/1133)

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**Author:** [@darkskywatcher](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/darkskywatcher)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 10:48am UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/feeder-id-issues-incorrect-feeder-id/1133 "2025-06-30T10:48:07Z")

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I’m experiencing a persistent JSON data issue with my feeder., I have attempted the following troubleshooting: Restored original feeder-id.json files Regenerated UUID clearly from scratch Restarted services repeatedly…

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## [Details on Stats Package?](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/details-on-stats-package/1130)

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**Author:** [@Charosenz](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/Charosenz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/details-on-stats-package/1130 "2025-06-28T16:02:36Z")

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I am new here. I currently host 2 FA feeder sites. But I see that ADSBx has a Stats Package that is described as providing historical data that displays only data (flights) that your feeder site has received. It is w…

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## [Question on feeding to both ADSBX and FlightAware](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/question-on-feeding-to-both-adsbx-and-flightaware/1073)

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**Author:** [@jpelura3](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/jpelura3)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/question-on-feeding-to-both-adsbx-and-flightaware/1073 "2025-05-28T23:51:30Z")

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I just started feeding last week and I’m hooked. I’m using a RaspberryPi and followed the instructions on building my own receiver. Everything works flawlessly. Is it possible to feed additionally to Flightaware using t…

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## [How to configure and enable MLAT only?](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/how-to-configure-and-enable-mlat-only/1018)

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**Author:** [@Gizmo](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/Gizmo)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 10:59am UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/how-to-configure-and-enable-mlat-only/1018 "2025-04-17T10:59:22Z")

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Hi everyone, As a first step, I have recently setup an account with ADSBx, and have decided not to feed MLAT info on purpose (answered “NO” when asked to enable MLAT in the very first option of the feed client), at leas…

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## [Installation and issue on Jetvision Radarcape](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/installation-and-issue-on-jetvision-radarcape/992)

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**Author:** [@behrozaltaf](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/behrozaltaf)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/installation-and-issue-on-jetvision-radarcape/992 "2025-04-05T20:34:33Z")

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Hi, I am feeding ADSBX via a Radarcape however it often gives error ‘unable to resolve: Host not found (non-authoritative), try again later’ and therefore stops feeding unless I restart the Radarcape. No other feeder is…

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## [Keep current Feed UID](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/keep-current-feed-uid/971)

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**Author:** [@fritz614](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/fritz614)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/keep-current-feed-uid/971 "2025-03-29T13:31:11Z")

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I am reinstalling my adsbx on a new sd card. How do I change the new software to reflect my current Feed UID, to keep my currents Stats, Performace graphs, etc… I have also sen this UID referred to “short name” when se…

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## [Flight track history](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/flight-track-history/921)

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**Author:** [@WVFLYER](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/WVFLYER)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 17, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/flight-track-history/921 "2025-03-17T11:32:43Z")

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Hey gang. I’m brand new here. Am I able to look back in my flight history to find a particular flight? Thanks!

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## [Two feeders with same name](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/two-feeders-with-same-name/951)

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**Author:** [@YPN](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/YPN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 8:05am UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/two-feeders-with-same-name/951 "2025-03-14T08:05:22Z")

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If you accidentally created a second feeder with the same name as the first one and cannot see your new feeder in Leaderboard, use your feeders short Feed UID in search box.

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## [How to change UID](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/how-to-change-uid/344)

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**Author:** [@Kabe](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/Kabe)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/how-to-change-uid/344 "2025-03-08T16:16:25Z")

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I would like to change my UID. Any assistance how I go about this would be very much appreciated.

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## [Feeding from flightaware](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/feeding-from-flightaware/924)

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**Author:** [@Rich](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/Rich)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/feeding-from-flightaware/924 "2025-03-07T12:24:05Z")

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I am using a flightaware on a raspberry pi 3b+. Tried to set up a feed to absd exchange and got the following message, so reporting as suggested for any help or suggestions. Thank you. adsbexchange-mlat service couldn…

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## [To check Feeder Status on remote feeder](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/to-check-feeder-status-on-remote-feeder/902)

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**Author:** [@YPN](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/YPN)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 22, 2025, 6:38pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/to-check-feeder-status-on-remote-feeder/902 "2025-02-22T18:38:10Z")

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If you need to check your Feeder Status on remote feeder SSH into your remote feeder and install links, a text mode web browser: pi@hostname:~ $ sudo apt install links Then enter command: pi@hostname:~ $ links -dump …

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## [ADS-B Exchange Acquired by Private Firm JETNET](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/ads-b-exchange-acquired-by-private-firm-jetnet/891)

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**Author:** [@damp.fly](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/damp.fly)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 9:51pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/ads-b-exchange-acquired-by-private-firm-jetnet/891 "2025-02-13T21:51:02Z")

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I missed this :slight\_smile: 2+ years ago … https://www.rtl-sdr.com/ads-b-exchange-acquired-by-private-firm-jetnet/ and nothing much changed at ADS-B Ex …

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## [Log flight tracks offline without adsbexchange.com](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/log-flight-tracks-offline-without-adsbexchange-com/646)

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**Author:** [@hruskacha](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/hruskacha)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 8:12pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/log-flight-tracks-offline-without-adsbexchange-com/646 "2025-02-13T20:12:53Z")

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Is there a way to log / record ADSB data locally without streaming it to ADSBExchange? I will be at an airshow without wifi (cell hotspot not available), but I still want the tracking ability. Is there a way to do this s…

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## [Help setting up existing FR24 reciever for ADSB Exchange](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/help-setting-up-existing-fr24-reciever-for-adsb-exchange/838)

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**Author:** [@pbob2](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/pbob2)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/help-setting-up-existing-fr24-reciever-for-adsb-exchange/838 "2025-02-13T19:42:32Z")

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Hi all, would anyone be prepared to talk me through how to get my existing FR24 (Raspberry PI) feeder to also send data to ADSB Exchange. I’ve seen the page where the details for this are given but to be honest I don’t k…

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## [peers synchronized with multilateration](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/peers-synchronized-with-multilateration/805)

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**Author:** [@Bobyby](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/Bobyby)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/peers-synchronized-with-multilateration/805 "2025-02-08T20:32:36Z")

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Hello, I see that on the MLAT Feeder Map members are synchronized into peers. This is not my case, I have no synchronizations with people, is this a problem? everything is set correctly (coordinates, altitude,) my data …

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## [GPS Coordinates I have used are wrong how can I change](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/gps-coordinates-i-have-used-are-wrong-how-can-i-change/658)

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**Author:** [@BWA](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/BWA)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [December 28, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/gps-coordinates-i-have-used-are-wrong-how-can-i-change/658 "2024-12-28T18:45:44Z")

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I have just setup my Raspberry Pi with ADS-B Exchange and I entered the wrong GPS Co-ordinates, how can I change them?

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