> > > From: FLARM Technology <[email protected]> > Subject: FLARM Firmware Update > Date: 29 August 2017 at 9:16:10 am AEST > To: [email protected] > > > > > Firmware Update 6.40 released > > Firmware version 6.40 has been released for all FLARM devices. It introduces > intuitive obstacle warning behavior, full antenna diversity, a redesigned > range analyzer, and a supplementary privacy option. These features have been > requested by pilots and improve both the user experience and flight safety. > The firmware is available for all PowerFLARM, Classic FLARM, and > FLARM-interoperable devices, and can be downloaded for free from the website > of the device manufacturer. For end-user devices built by FLARM Technology, > it's available here > <https://flarm.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=knewsTrack&t=1ebc5496_953bd05e1e3eb041>. > > > Fixed obstacles like power lines and cable cars receive a lateral buffer, > adding width to the object similar to antennas. Flying parallel to such > objects now yields more consistent warning behavior. Alarms are now > suppressed better when circling or turning in proximity of an obstacle. The > data port now transmits a unique obstacle ID for improved future processing > by smart displays, e.g. to suppress repetitive alarms. These features are > available on PowerFLARM products only, and operate with any valid obstacle > database. The latest database including an interactive visualization is > available here > <https://flarm.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=knewsTrack&t=1ebc5496_598eb40440a12861>. > > > PowerFLARM devices contain two radio antenna ports: “FLARM A” and “FLARM B”, > with the latter being activated by applying a license (RFB). This update adds > full symmetric diversity (transmit and receive) to “FLARM B” when the RFB > license is active (does not apply to North America). This increases the > protection around the aircraft in all directions. The RFB license for > PowerFLARM Core devices can be purchased in the webshop > <https://flarm.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=knewsTrack&t=1ebc5496_ccdf1fa32f999307>. > Existing RFB licenses automatically enable the new behavior. PowerFLARM > Portable devices do not require a license. > > The online Range Analyzer tool > <https://flarm.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=knewsTrack&t=1ebc5496_a52ed964dd2d8a44> > has been completely redesigned. It now features a side view for 3D > assessment of installation performance. Simultaneous upload of multiple files > now allows for a more comprehensive and reliable analysis. Full independent > receiver diagnostics of both radio channels is now possible for dual antenna > setups, helping to verify and optimize installations. Also refer to Section > “Safety Equipment Requires Care and Maintenance” > <https://flarm.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=knewsTrack&t=1ebc5496_1b0f295e5c4f3764>. > > > To accommodate increased privacy needs, the random radio ID option is > introduced on all devices (except first-generation F4). It can be selected by > setting the ICAO 24-bit address to “0” (zero) in the online configuration > tool > <https://flarm.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=knewsTrack&t=1ebc5496_f7c733ffd62386cb>. > With this option set, the characteristic ID used for message broadcasting is > randomly generated at each power-up, i.e. typically once per day. Enabling > this setting is however discouraged, as it renders Search and Rescue (SAR) > and other functionality impractical. It is not possible to activate random ID > if the aircraft has a Mode-S transponder (which already transmits the ICAO > address of the aircraft). > > Downloading or using firmware 6.40 is subject to the updated End-User License > Agreement > <https://flarm.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=knewsTrack&t=1ebc5496_4f5417e55e887e55>. > Additional information can be found in the Release Notes on the firmware > download page > <https://flarm.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=knewsTrack&t=1ebc5496_953bd05e1e3eb041>. > > > www.flarm.com > <https://flarm.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=knewsTrack&t=1ebc5496_421b2c14256f0be3> > | Unsubscribe / Manage Subscription > <http://flarm.com/?knews=unsubscribe&e=4738&k=1ebc5496&n=19&id=30> >
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