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Title: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 10, 2013, 06:09:54 PM
I notice that last 5 days or so RB don't autopopulate aircraft data - I did put some new aircraft manualy as RB fail to do so.Is there any solution for this problem - I have turned on the autopopulate buttons and PC is all time connected to the internet.I didn't upgrade PC system or anything like.
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: Runway 31 on April 10, 2013, 06:28:37 PM
Hi,

It may be that the aircraft concerned are not in the database, if that is the case they will not populate.

If you have not done so you could download the current navdata from http://www.airnavsystems.com/download/ANRB/DBUpdater/ANRBDBUpdater20130406.exe

If however you dont want to download and install the current Navdata, go to Mylog/Tools/Populate.  Do this a couple of times and if the aircract concerned are in the database they will populate.  If they are not in the d/b they wont. 

Please feel free to forward the unknowns you find and I can add them into the database.  There is a database update thread for this requirement.

Alan
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 10, 2013, 06:36:30 PM
I aded some planes from jet2.com and Ryanair that are long known registrations - they also apear in the radarbox24 or flightradar24 while I can only see them on map with Mode-s,flight ID & altitude while registration or aircraft type would not be shown.Something is wrong.I use RB version 4.03 - is it possible that I need to upgrade to new version?
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: Runway 31 on April 10, 2013, 06:46:15 PM
All the Ryanair and Jet2 fleet are in the database and there is no reason for them not to show full details on the map.

Are you using the latest Navdata as per my previous reply

Alan
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 10, 2013, 06:46:27 PM
Only form today flights I have 4 mode-S flights that didn't autopopulate. 1427DB , 8004E3 , 49D2FB , 4CA668
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 10, 2013, 06:48:25 PM
Yes I agree Runway31 - I can follow all the traffic normally while new ones will only show mode-s,flight Id & altitude....
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 10, 2013, 06:49:53 PM
And they are Airbus,Boeing not some old russian jets....
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: Runway 31 on April 10, 2013, 06:53:41 PM
Andre,

The 4 aircraft you gave the hex of are in the database some for 2 years, 1472DB is GLF5 RA-10203, None are old Russian.

I would suggest you update your Navdata as it would appear to be out of date.  http://www.airnavsystems.com/download/ANRB/DBUpdater/ANRBDBUpdater20130406.exe

Alan
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 10, 2013, 06:58:31 PM
OK I will do that.Just one question - will this action overwrite my RB Database Explorer - Aircraft entries  (The planes that fly over my territory) which now totals 10.000 + reg. ???
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: Runway 31 on April 10, 2013, 07:04:12 PM
Yes, there are 195,505 records in the Navdata aircraft table and installing the Navdata will overwrite your current one. 

If you dont wish to overwrite your records you can save you current Navdata.db3 file and mylog files which are in the data folder to somewhere safe and if you dont like our records just replace them with your own saved files.

Alan
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 10, 2013, 07:08:59 PM
Thanks I will try now.
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 10, 2013, 07:36:19 PM
Well it succed - I did overwrite the files with new ones and then copy old ones and overwrite new files - sounds weird but within 10 minutes my database Explorer discover 1 new B-737-700 and added to list - Thanks again.
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 10, 2013, 07:37:23 PM
A63AFB  :)
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: Runway 31 on April 10, 2013, 07:43:07 PM
A63AFB is in the database and is N500LS, Boeing 737-73T BBJ

Alan
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 10, 2013, 07:48:04 PM
Well It's the first time over "my territory" as I follow only local traffic ....
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: Runway 31 on April 10, 2013, 09:34:38 PM
Enjoy Andre
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: M on April 11, 2013, 02:22:40 AM
Quote
I notice that last 5 days or so RB don't autopopulate aircraft data - I did put some new aircraft manualy as RB fail to do so.Is there any solution for this problem - I have turned on the autopopulate buttons and PC is all time connected to the internet.I didn't upgrade PC system or anything like.
Autopopulate does't work anymore if you have turned off data sharing. That was changed last week. Work never stops at AirNav Systems. :)
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 11, 2013, 04:12:47 AM
Thanks - that explains all.
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: bratters on April 12, 2013, 10:09:31 AM
"Autopopulate does't work anymore if you have turned off data sharing. That was changed last week. Work never stops at AirNav Systems. :)"    Quoted from M

Is this true and confirmed by Airnav themsleves?
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: RodBearden on April 12, 2013, 10:36:41 AM
This is the sort of thing that AirNav themselves should announce, preferably with an explanation.

Rod
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: knight01 on April 12, 2013, 10:45:43 AM
Routes Autopopulate not working either. Just tried with sharing off and route not picked via autopopulate on one aircraft/routing I was monitoring, turned sharing on and within few seconds route for the aircraft I was monitoring is populated automatically.

Tried this multiple times by deleting route on same and different aircraft.
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: bratters on April 12, 2013, 11:00:18 AM
I don't think I quite follow this.

If sharing is illegal in my countryand therefore switched off, are we saying I can no longer get autopopulate?
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: Runway 31 on April 12, 2013, 11:02:59 AM
Isnt autopopulate sharing?
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: bratters on April 12, 2013, 11:36:55 AM
The publishing of information not legally obtained is illegal therefore the choice is for an individual to do so or not. Airnav acknowledged this choice on the original software with "share" tickbox.

There was no quid pro quo on the lines of "if you don't share you don't get another function".   It was all part of the deal and what you paid your £400 for.

You can't suddenly turn round after after a few years and say sorry, we taking that service away - it's bought and paid for. It's a contract.
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: Runway 31 on April 12, 2013, 11:59:59 AM
I was responding to your first statement and if sharing is switched off you would never had been able to get autopopulate in the first place but that doesnt mean that you cannot get the data as there are other ways such as downloading the Navdata or adding manually.

I have no argument against your second and third paragraphs but would like to know how you can state that the data was not legally obtained.   It is illegal in some countries for individuals to share the data a fact acknowledged by Airnav with the choice of the tick box, not to download it in the first place nor to use it without sharing.  Sharing in this context means broadcasting for others to see not for own personal use.

Alan
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 12, 2013, 12:44:15 PM
It was something with the software because I was able to follow all local traffic as before and when some "new" Boeing or Airbus flied around I was only able to read its Mode-S code,flight ID & altitude + its position on the map.As I know these modern jets are almost all serial equiped to send also its registration No. at least.
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: knight01 on April 12, 2013, 01:37:40 PM
I always have sharing turned off and has been for last few years. As far as I've noticed, Autopopulate has always worked, even with sharing off. 
Only in the last week or two I've noticed my local Navdata file not populating with routes or aircraft.  I put this down to the server problems and continued as normal until I noticed his thread.

I think Airnav should make an official announcement.

Airnavs' ADSB receivers comparison chart:

http://www.airnavsystems.com/Radarbox/whybuyradarbox.html

From this list 2 features can now be classed as false advertising and misleading:
Continuous Software Updates
Auto-population of aircraft and route details.

Picture is attached as proof.
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: ANDREJ767 on April 12, 2013, 01:48:49 PM
Thanks.
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: bratters on April 12, 2013, 07:40:00 PM
Runway31   Quote........"Sharing in this context means broadcasting for others to see not for own personal use"

(Can't they fix this damn quote function?)

Several years ago I was in touch with Ofcom on this subject (in a different context) and here is a precis of the relevant act as applies to our hobby.....

Quote "Under Section 5(1)(b) of the WT Act 1949 it is an offence if a person "otherwise than under the authority of a designated person,

either:

(i) uses any wireless telegraphy apparatus with intent to obtain information as to the contents, sender or addressee of any message whether sent by means of wireless telegraphy or not, of which neither the person using the apparatus nor a person on whose behalf he is acting is an intended recipient;

This means that it is illegal to listen to anything other than general reception transmissions unless you are either a licensed user of the frequencies in question or have been specifically authorised to do so by a designated person. A designated person means:

the Secretary of State;
the Commissioners of Customs and Excise; or
any other person designated for the purpose by regulations made by the Secretary of State.
or:

(ii) except in the course of legal proceedings or for the purpose of any report thereof, discloses any information as to the contents, sender or addressee of any such message, being information which would not have come to his knowledge but for the use of wireless telegraphy apparatus by him or by another person."

This means that it is also illegal to tell a third party what you have heard." Unquote


It's specific and, whilst eyes are often closed, the act is there to be used if needed - as it has been in cases of re-broadcasting of live ATC.

But this is all secondary to the question of why is Airnav giving its customers a hard time, if not in fact a raw deal?
Title: Re: Radarbox don't autopopulate aicraft data anymore
Post by: Runway 31 on April 12, 2013, 08:06:02 PM
i.e., while it is not illegal to sell or purchase an airband radio it is illegal to use them