G-NIHM - ICAO 4008a7 - H2T showing as fixed wing in globe

Discussion in 'Other technical not related to ADSBx Feeding' started by John MI0SYN, Jun 10, 2022.

  1. John MI0SYN

    John MI0SYN New Member

    Hi,

    ICAO 4008a7 (G-NIHM) which is a HEMS helicopter showing as a fixed wing today in Globe.
    Would have changed over the last few days (was OK at start of the week).

    https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=4008a7

    Type shows H2T so don't think it's a DB issue.

    Thanks.
    John.
     
    John MI0SYN, Jun 10, 2022
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  2. wiedehopf

    wiedehopf Administrator Staff Member

    Category:
    A1
    Light (< 15 500 lb)

    That's being broadcast.
    Rotorcraft should broadcast A7.

    It's a recent code change to focus on displaying what the transponder is transmitting when the broadcast category disagrees with the DB type.

    In instances where the DB is wrong, this gives better icons.
    Maybe it also gives the maintenance personnel for that helicopter an incentive to fix how the transponder is programmed :)
     
    wiedehopf, Jun 10, 2022
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  3. wiedehopf

    wiedehopf Administrator Staff Member

    I'll see how i like the code change for the interface .... verdict on that is still out.
    I suppose i need to somewhat make clear in the details how the interface makes such decisions and what is in the DB and what is broadcast.
     
    wiedehopf, Jun 10, 2022
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  4. John MI0SYN

    John MI0SYN New Member

    Thanks for the quick reply and detailed explanation.

    Regards,
    John.
     
    John MI0SYN, Jun 10, 2022
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