FLARM Comparisons
The Classic FLARM device is widely used in Europe, Southern Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
The PowerFLARM is the new device which is being marketed in the US in two versions--PowerFLARM portable and the PowerFLARM brick. Below is a table highlighting the features for each of the systems.
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PowerFLARM |
PowerFLARM |
Classic FLARM |
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FLARM transceiver |
Double range, More powerful radio transmitter as needed for USA operation |
Double range More powerful radio transmitter as needed for USA operation |
Standard range
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ADS-B receiver |
1090 ES |
1090 ES |
No |
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Transponder (PCAS) receiver |
Yes, Mode S |
Yes, Mode S |
No |
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Display |
Integrated, color graphical LCD |
Multiple external display options |
Integrated LED lights |
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Power |
AA Batteries or |
External 12-28 V nominal |
External 12-24 V |
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Size |
94 x 94 x 46mm |
70 x 90 x 40 mm |
110 x 119 x 25 mm 4.3” x 4.7” x 1” |
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GPS antenna |
Integrated, |
external, included |
external, included |
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Dataport GPS and FLARM data output |
1 RJ45 IGC Pinout |
1 RJ45 IGC Pinout |
1 RJ45, 1 RJ12 |
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Data transfer media |
Micro SD card |
USB memory stick |
Micro SD card |
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Speaker/Intercom output |
Yes |
No |
No |
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IGC approval |
Up to and including diamonds |
Up to and including diamonds |
Up to and including diamonds (optional) |
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Shipping date |
End of June 2011 |
Spring 2012 |
Not available |
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Price |
USD $1695.- |
USD $1695.- bundled with external graphical LCD display USD $1545.- without a display
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Not available in North America |
All specifications subject to change without notice and are for devices sold in North America, only.
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