Dual Now Shipping ADS-B Weather, Traffic Receiver

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at 10:32 PM ET

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XGPS170

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Dual Electronics has launched the XGPS170, a new GPS and ADS-B receiver providing in-flight weather and traffic data for iPad, iPhone, and Android devices.
The device features high-accuracy WAAS GPS, connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to two tablets simultaneously, and integrates with various third-party EFB apps like WingX Pro7.
Utilizing free FAA ADS-B weather data, the XGPS170 includes a 5-hour rechargeable battery and is priced at $799.

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Dual Electronics has started shipping its new XGPS170 GPS and ADS-B weather and traffic receiver for the iPad, iPhone and Android devices.

Designed to integrate with third-party EFB apps, the in-flight weather and traffic data from the XGPS170 so far works with WingX Pro7 from Hilton Software. It will soon be available using apps from Jeppesen, Avilution, Flight Guide, Fltplan.com, Global NavSource and Naviator, the company said.