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Stratus ADS-B Receiver

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  • Do I need an external GPS antenna?

Do I need an external GPS antenna?

The external GPS antenna is an optional accessory for Stratus 2, 2S, and 3. These receivers contain an internal GPS antenna that will be sufficient for many pilots. The GPS antenna, however, provides many more options for placing Stratus in your aircraft and resolves reception issues caused by heated windshields.

An external GPS antenna can be purchased online:

  • JCA004
  • Taoglass AA. 162
  • Adventure Pilot iFly
  • Resources
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  • Traffic
    • Can I get traffic information from Stratus portable receivers?
    • My aircraft is equipped with a Stratus portable receiver and an approved ADS-B out transponder. Why don't I see traffic information displaying on ForeFlight Mobile?
    • Why do I see a “ghost” aircraft mirroring me in ForeFlight Mobile while I am using my Stratus portable ADS-B receiver?
    • Will I be able to use Stratus 3 with different flight bag apps simultaneously?
  • General
    • Can I dim the Stratus portable receiver LEDs for flying at night?
    • Can Stratus portable receivers be placed upside down, such as when mounting to the ceiling of the aircraft?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers make me ADS-B Out compliant for the 2020 mandate?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers work in helicopters?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers work outside of the United States?
    • Does Appareo offer support for older generation Stratus receivers?
    • How can I optimize my Stratus portable receiver ADS-B reception?
    • How do I “forget” the Stratus Wi-Fi network and reconnect to it?
    • How do I connect to the Stratus Wi-Fi network?
    • How do I get to the Stratus Status page in ForeFlight Mobile?
    • How do I perform a factory reset on my Stratus portable receiver?
    • How do I register my Stratus portable receiver?
    • How do I update my Apple iOS, Stratus Horizon Pro, and Stratus receiver firmware?
    • How do Stratus portable receivers communicate with my tablet or phone?
    • How will my Stratus portable receiver receive firmware updates?
    • If I perform a factory reset, will my flight logs be cleared?
    • What are Stratus portable receiver warranty options?
    • What are the current Stratus portable receiver firmware versions?
    • What are the dimensions and weight of Stratus portable receivers?
    • Where should I mount a Stratus portable receiver connected to a Stratus transponder?
    • Where should I mount Stratus portable receivers in my aircraft?
    • Why are my LEDs flashing?
    • Why can’t I connect to my receiver?
    • Why does my device say “No Internet Connection” when I connect to the Stratus 3 Wi-Fi network?
    • Why is my Stratus portable receiver’s fan constantly running?
    • Why isn’t Smart WiFi working with my Android device?
    • Why won’t the receiver pair with my device via Bluetooth?
  • GPS
    • Do I need an external GPS antenna?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers provide GPS information for applications other than ForeFlight Mobile?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers provide GPS location information?
    • How do I calibrate the AHRS display?
    • How do I prevent interference between my Stratus portable receiver’s external GPS antenna and other avionics?
    • Why am I getting poor GPS performance?
    • Why am I only receiving GPS and AHRS data?
    • Why is my Stratus receiver is reporting poor GPS accuracy when connected to Stratus ESG?
    • Why is there a red “X” over AHRS?
  • Battery
    • Are Stratus portable receivers battery powered?
    • Can I charge Stratus portable receivers from a laptop?
    • Can I damage the Stratus portable receiver’s battery if I store or operate it outside of its rated ranges?
    • Can I leave Stratus portable receivers on the charger for an extended period of time?
    • Can I use a USB cable other than the one that was included with my Stratus portable receiver to charge the device?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers have any features that prevent the battery from being damaged by extreme temperatures when in use?
    • Does a Stratus portable receiver's battery have a finite life?
    • How long will it take to fully charge the battery of my Stratus portable receiver?
    • I haven’t used my Stratus portable receiver for a while. It will not power on and none of the LED indicators light up. What can I do to solve this?
    • I’m not going to be flying for a while and need to store my Stratus portable receiver. How do I keep my receiver healthy so that it’s ready for the next time I want to use it?
    • My Stratus portable receiver isn’t holding a charge. Can I buy a new battery?
    • Why is my Stratus portable receiver Power LED pulsing?
    • Why won’t the receiver charge?
    • Will the Stratus portable receiver’s battery charge if it is both plugged-in and operating in an aircraft?
  • Compatible Apps & Devices
    • Can more than one device connect to a Stratus portable receiver?
    • Do I need to buy the Stratus portable connection kit with Stratus ES/ESG?
    • What apps do Stratus portable receivers work with?
    • Which iPad or iPhone devices are compatible with Stratus portable receivers?
    • Why isn’t Stratus 3 working with my flight app?
    • Will my older Stratus receiver get updated with the GDL 90 protocol (Open ADS-B Mode)?
  • Ordering
    • What is the return policy for Stratus portable receivers?
    • Where can I buy Stratus portable receivers?
    • Where do you ship Stratus portable receivers?
  • Return Policy & Warranty
    • Stratus Receiver Return & Warranty
  • Weather
    • Are there any subscription fees associated with ADS-B weather?
    • Are there different types of ADS-B ground stations?
    • Do I need an external ADS-B antenna for Stratus portable receivers?
    • Do Stratus portable receivers replace XM weather?
    • Does the Stratus portable receiver ADS-B LED turn on when it receives air-to-air ADS-B traffic?
    • What is ADS-B?
    • What weather products are available from ADS-B?
    • Why am I not getting good ADS-B weather reception in ForeFlight Mobile?
    • Will my receiver get new weather products?
  • Documentation
    • Where can I find Stratus receiver documentation?
  • Firmware
    • What is the most recent firmware version?
  • Dimensions
    • What are the dimensions of Stratus 3?

Stratus is a product line developed by Appareo, an electronics engineering and manufacturing company based in Fargo, ND.

Appareo is not affiliated with
Stratus Technologies.

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