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v0.5.0
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This new release is the first time an entirely new type of radio capability has been added to RTL-SDR Radio! I have spent the last 2 weeks hard at work to add the ability to decode messages from ✈️ airplanes!!! I am very excited about this!

This update adds support for decoding ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) messages sent at 1090MHz in the Mode S format! There is a new map that will display the real-time location of aircraft! You can also see other data about the planes such as their callsign, model, engine type, and registration information!

I have also added a lot of other improvements as well. From new media controls to UI improvements, there is something for everyone to enjoy!

Improvements

  • Add support for decoding Mode S messages at 1090MHz (heavily inspired by dump1090)
    • Decoding ICAO Address of aircraft
    • Decoding ADS-B information (custom implementation based on the 1090 MHz Riddle)
  • Added new tab/view for ADS-B capabilities
    • A new large map to display heading and location of aircraft
      • You can hover or click on aircraft on the map to see more details
    • A resizable sidebar for displaying all aircraft and their information
      • You can click on an aircraft in this sidebar to see all the ADS-B data that RTL-SDR Radio decodes
    • Looking up aircraft against APIs adsbdb.com and arla.njf.dev to display a lot of extra information.
    • If available, an image of the exact aircraft you are receiving signals from will appear
  • Upgrade to Tauri V2 RC
  • Switched from Next.js to Vite
    • Better performance
    • Better support for new features
  • There is now a light/dark mode that adjusts automatically based on your OS theme
  • It is now faster to switch between saved radio stations (almost instantly)
  • Integration with OS Media Controls
    • You can now stop/play the radio stream using your OS's media controls
    • The RadioText from RDBS capable stations will display in the media controls on your OS
  • Add the ability to change radio frequency and volume in real-time
  • You can now see how long you have listened to the radio

Fixes

  • Reorganized/refactored a lot of code
  • Fixes bug that would crash ADS-B if unable to decode altitude
  • Prevent getting stuck if viewing aircraft when it disappears
  • Fix building errors

See the assets to download this version and install.

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