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  • May 4, 2026 at 4:26 AM #23825
    Bille Floyd

    Jonathan said :

    … Portable ADS-B Out systems, also known as “suitcase” units, should not be operated (transmitting) aboard any aircraft, with the exception of TSO-C199 devices …

    So I google searched TSO-C199 devices  , and got this :

    https://www.google.com/search?q=TSO-C199+devices&rlz=1C1VDKB_enUS1116US1126&oq=TSO-C199+devices&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCDEzNTVqMGo3qAIIsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

     

    … TSO-C199 devices, known as Traffic Awareness Beacon Systems (TABS), are FAA-certified, low-power ADS-B Out equipment designed for voluntary equipage on aircraft not mandated to carry transponders, such as gliders, balloons, and vintage aircraft. They enhance safety by enabling visibility to other aircraft equipped with TCAS, TAS, or ADS-B In.

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    Bille

     

     

    May 4, 2026 at 1:25 PM #23827
    Jonathan Dietch
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    Read carefully: https://uavionix.com/blog/electronic-conspicuity-vs-tabs/
    “…. each [TABS] device still needs to obtain and be programmed with a unique ICAO 24-bit address.”
    It sounds like they are trying to get approval for a truly portable unit that can be used on different rental aircraft by a single pilot but I don’t see anything current about this or anything for PART 103.

    We are still operating in See & Avoid mode AFAIK.

    May 5, 2026 at 8:23 AM #23834
    Bille Floyd

    @ Jonathan :

    Wow that was a Great read ; thanks for taking the time to research , and post !!!

    Bille

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