Support: pingStation 3

pingStation 3 is a ground based dual band receiver that provides situational awareness to aircraft in the airspace broadcasting ADS-B. Below you’ll find everything you’ll need to install, maintain, and learn about your pingStation 3.

Please fill out a support ticket for advanced problems and questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to locate the IP address?

If you have a pingStation 3 and are unable to locate the IP address, and have run an advanced IP scanner
with it t is plugged into your laptop, try the following:

Plus the pingStation 3 into a network switch and then rerun the advanced IP scanner.

How can I set the PingStation3 to work with Multicast?

The PingStation 3 does not natively stream ADS-B data via multicast. It sends data to a single IP address and port (unicast).

To share that data with multiple devices using multicast:
1. Configure the PingStation 3 to send data to a PC or server on your network.
2. Use that PC/server to rebroadcast the data as multicast or multiple unicast streams
to other devices.

What security is built into the pingStation 3?

The pingStation 3 does not have any type of security built into it.

What is the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)?

What is the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) for the pingStation 3 is EAR99

What is the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) / Harmonized System (HS) code?

8526.91.0020 – Reception only apparatus.

Spec for replacement hose clamps?

Hose Clamps are 1-5/16″ – 2-1/4″, stainless steel.

Network cable length?

The network cable for the pingStation 3 is 5 meters.

Software Updates

09.29.2025

pingStation 3 Software update