Featured ADS-B Feeder for February 2024: Rodrigo Ribeiro (PGANRB501639)

Rodrigo, our ADS-B Feeder in Santa Inês, Maranhão, Brazil

Hello, feeders around the world! Rodrigo Ribeiro, our featured ADS-B feeder for February 2024, is stationed in Santa Inês, Maranhão, Brazil. His venture into flight track is a testament to resilience, passion, and a profound sense of community.

Santa Inês, Maranhão, Brazil 

Santa Inês is a municipality in the state of Maranhão in the North-East region of Brazil. The municipality contains a small part of the Baixada Maranhense Environmental Protection Area, a 1,775,035.6 hectares (4,386,208 acres) sustainable use conservation unit created in 1991 that has been a Ramsar Site since 2000. It was emancipated from Pindaré Mirim in 1967. The city has one of the most important railway stations on the Carajás Railway line.

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A Humble Beginning

Rodrigo's ADS-B story started in 2020 with a Raspberry Pi and a genuine interest in contributing to the aviation community. He diligently fed data for two years until an unexpected lightning strike took out his equipment. Undeterred, Rodrigo returned to the skies, resuming his feeding endeavors at the beginning of 2024.

Reaching New Heights

Key to Rodrigo's success is the strategic placement of his antenna. Positioned on a 3-meter mast on the highest wall of his house, the antenna towers 8 meters above the ground.

Installation site - Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Ribeiro

This elevation ensures optimal signal reception, echoing the standard advice within the ADS-B community – antennas should be high, obstruction-free, and capable of capturing the full spectrum of signals.

Best Practices for Seamless Feeding

Rodrigo adheres to time-tested advice for maintaining an efficient ADS-B setup.

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His feeder is powered by cable internet to minimize potential interference, a lesson learned from the challenges of using Wi-Fi. He emphasizes the importance of choosing a well-ventilated and easily accessible location, ensuring quick interventions.

Installation site - Photo courtesy of Rodrigo Ribeiro

Community Bonds: From Friends to Global ADS-B Connections

Rodrigo's introduction to ADS-B wasn't through a manual or tutorial but through friends in a dedicated ADS-B group. This community connection highlights the collaborative spirit within the ADS-B network.

PGANRB501639 ADS-B Station

Hailing from Santa Inês, MA, Rodrigo's station covers an impressive range of 307 nautical miles, contributing to our global coverage. 

In Rodrigo's Own Words

"My journey in ADS-B feeding has been a rollercoaster of learning and challenges. The community support, advice, and friendships formed along the way have made it incredibly rewarding. I'm excited to share my experience and contribute to the ever-growing network of aviation enthusiasts."

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