i would go with a Pi 4, even just like 2GB should be plenty, but a Pi4 can run up to most Dreamcast games on emulation

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https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Model-2019-Quad-Bluetooth/dp/B07TD42S27/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=raspberry%2Bpi%2B4&qid=1670524131&s=electronics&sprefix=rasp%2Celectronics%2C104&sr=1-3&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&th=1

First off .. no VRS ... VRS is a turd. Since you are a HAM, all the usual RF stuff applies and 1090 is line of sight.

Pi feed is simple, cheap, and super easy to setup. Pi are reliable and very tough little devices.

Hit me up at if you want more details or drop by discord. (https://discord.gg/P6QZ5KA)

https://adsbexchange.com/how-to-feed/

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Power Supply: https://amzn.to/2H6Zb4U

Pi 3B+: BLAH $60 my ass

I just noticed the price of Pi 3B+ have gotten insane. Don't pay $50 ... $35 at most ...

Pi 4 will work , just needs cooling.

https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Model-2019-Quad-Bluetooth/dp/B07TD42S27/

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ADSBx custom image isn't Pi4 ready - but ... setup from scratch isn't hard.

Good info here: https://github.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki

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Start with base Raspbian Buster, enable SSH, install everything from terminal.

1090 SDR: https://amzn.to/2YRZBXG

978 SDR: https://amzn.to/2Z7vVkw

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If you are close to EM sources, then add filter. https://amzn.to/2NANdnY

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Pick needed length.

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3' Coax: https://amzn.to/31CQ5oi

10' Coax: https://amzn.to/2H2oFQX

15' Coax: https://amzn.to/2Z52boH

25' Coax: https://amzn.to/2KygcXD

36' Coax: https://amzn.to/2KzYuDh

50' Coax: https://amzn.to/31xFkDM

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If you don't buy ADSBx antenna and only want to do 1090: https://amzn.to/2KLIugu

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ADSBx Image: https://www.adsbexchange.com/downloads/adsbx-v1.28vlan.zip