VHF receiver WXStar

for aircraft

Overview
WXStar DIY Kit is a compact weather receiver that installs into the back of a Starlink Mini and streams current European meteorological products directly to avionics and compatible apps. It is designed for pilots and operators who want live weather on avionics via a Starlink Mini connection.

What you need
WXStar hardware (one-time purchase) and a Starlink Mini with an active data plan. The WXStar data service is free for ADL customers with any active paid service plan.

Key Features

• Direct slot-in installation into Starlink Mini rear housing (no additional fasteners)
• Power passthrough using Starlink Mini power cable
• Automatic operation on power-up; no user interaction required
• Three output interfaces: FIS-B, WiFi (GDL90), RS232

Weather Data

• Regional and continental radar mosaics
• Cloud-top analyses
• Lightning detection
• Icing and turbulence forecasts
• METAR, TAF and wind information

Pricing
Hardware: 290 EUR + VAT (one-time). Service: 290 EUR + VAT per year. Service is free for ADL customers with an active paid plan.

Avionics Support

• Garmin GTN / G1000 / G3X
• Dynon SkyView
• Avidyne IFD / EX5000
• ForeFlight, SkyDemon and other compatible apps/devices via supported interconnects

Coverage
Provides weather data coverage for Europe.

Manufacturer / Distribution
Producer: WXStar UG (haftungsbeschränkt). Golze Engineering is a dealer for this product.

Technical specifications

• Form factor: DIY kit designed to fit into the back of a Starlink Mini
• Power: draws power via Starlink Mini power cable (passthrough)
• User interaction: none required (automatic operation on power-up)
• Outputs: FIS-B, WiFi (GDL90), RS232
• Weather products: radar (regional & continental), cloud tops, lightning, icing & turbulence forecasts, METAR, TAF, winds
• Service model: annual data service (290 EUR + VAT/year), free for ADL customers with active paid plan
• Geographic coverage: Europe