Easily decode ADSB Aircraft data information on 1090 MHz .

All you need is a TV USB Dongle that has the Realtek chipset and covers DVB-T, DAB & FM radio.

In conjuction with a computer laptop or desktop and the appropriate decoding software, it possible to monitor local Aircraft traffic on a map display in real-time. 

Of course the interesting bit is how far you can receive the verticaly polarised data signals from your location and how you can increase the distance of contact with aircraft with home made antennas of various designs.

More soon.