This section will be looking at the wonderful SBS-1 Virtual Radar brought to you by Kinetic Avionics. The dream of having a "radar" in your home is now a reality. The only dedicated monthly column to the SBS-1!

August 2008 - On sale now

The SBS Files: Kevin Paterson looks at squawk codes, radio logs and utilities for the AirNav RadarBox.

July 2008 - Awaiting image.

June 2008

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SBS Files: Kevin Paterson explains why military aircraft usually don't show up on virtual radar units and he also reviews the BS-1100 base station antenna - the only one approved by Kinetic Avionics.

May 2008

The SBS Files: Kevin Paterson answers your questions on virtual radar.

April 2008

The SBS Files: Kevin Paterson looks at the latest software version of BaseStation for the SBS-1.

October 2007

The SBS Files: Kevin Paterson reports on the new Airbus being spotted over Devon and how U2s have appeared on SBS screens.

September 2007

The SBS Files: Kevin Paterson answers some readers’ questions on the SBS-1.

August 2007

The August 2007 issue of RadioUser is filled to the brim with radio, radio and more radio! With more regular columns, more features and more pages, it's everything the radio listener could possibly want - all in one great new magazine.

The SBS Files: Kevin Paterson shows how to tie up aircraft with their Mode-S codes.

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PREVIOUS ISSUE SAMPLES

SBS Files Issue 1
First issue being a brief introduction into the SBS-1virtual radar system. A device that truly adds a whole new dimension into airband radio and is a must for every aviation enthusiast.

SBS Files Issue 2
A typical first encounter with the SBS-1 Virtual Radar

SBS Files Issue 3
Special coverage of the A380's maiden flight in the UK, and how SBS-1 Radar users tracker the progress in the skies over England

SBS Files Issue 4
Despite changing callsigns and hex codes, SBS users around the country still managed to track Air Force 1 as President Bush sneaked out of Iraq in the middle of the night.

SBS Files Issue 5
Answering those commonly asked questions and providing some background information to the company that brought us the SBS-1 Virtual Radar, Kinetic Avionics.

SBS Files Issue 6
Details of how to install and operate the new Snoopy version of BaseStation and the newly created Basestation reporter.

SBS Files Issue 7
News on wild mainstream media sensationalism over the SBS-1 Virtual Radar, details on the kinetic summer party and more of those interesting Radar Contacts.

SBS Files Issue 8
Answering more readers questions and details of an interesting new book involving the CIA rendition flights, mentioning the SBS-1.

SBS Files Issue 9
Emergency Squawk codes, tho

The SBS-1 Virtual Radar System in operation.