Canadian & International Pilots

Canadian & International Pilots

Canadian & International Pilots

Stratux works outside the US, but there are important differences to understand.

Canada

No 978 MHz (UAT)

Canada does not use 978 MHz. There are no UAT ground stations, which means:

  • ❌ No FIS-B weather (NEXRAD, METARs, etc.)
  • ❌ No UAT traffic rebroadcast
  • ✅ 1090 MHz ADS-B traffic works fine

For Canadian pilots: Focus on 1090 MHz reception. The 978 SDR is essentially unused in Canada unless you fly into US airspace.

What You Still Get

  • Direct 1090 MHz traffic from ADS-B Out equipped aircraft
  • GPS position
  • AHRS (if equipped)

Canadian ADS-B Status

Canada is rolling out ADS-B but the mandate timeline differs from the US. Many Canadian aircraft aren’t yet equipped with ADS-B Out, so you may see less traffic than in US airspace.

Europe

1090 MHz Only

Europe uses 1090 MHz exclusively. No 978 UAT exists outside North America.

FLARM

Many European gliders, ultralights, and GA aircraft use FLARM instead of or in addition to ADS-B. FLARM is a collision avoidance system popular in the gliding community.

Stratux Europe Edition can receive FLARM with additional hardware: - GitHub: Stratux Europe Edition

OGN (Open Glider Network)

Stratux can integrate with the Open Glider Network for enhanced traffic awareness of gliders and ultralights.

Australia / New Zealand

1090 MHz ADS-B is used. Compatible EFBs include OzRunways.

Mexico & Central America

Limited ADS-B infrastructure. 1090 MHz traffic will show when aircraft are equipped, but ground-based services are sparse.

What Works Everywhere

Feature Availability
1090 MHz traffic ✅ Wherever aircraft broadcast
GPS ✅ Global
AHRS ✅ Hardware dependent
978 MHz / FIS-B ❌ US only

Hardware Recommendations by Region

Region SDR Configuration
USA Dual band (1090 + 978)
Canada 1090 only needed (978 unused)
Europe 1090 + optional FLARM receiver
Other 1090 only

Software Versions

Flying cross-border US ↔︎ Canada? Keep both SDRs — you’ll get full functionality when you enter US airspace.

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