The flarm configuration tool should have inserted these lines but unfortunately the tool is confusing. You need to select the option that you have ADSB receiver. All powerflarms have. And also enable the advance mode so you can set the ranges correctly. And then enter the ICAO/mode S code (even if you don’t have mode S transponder).

Ramy

On Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 6:20:20 AM UTC-7, wrote:
Thank you SO MUCH. I did use the Flarm config tool to make this config file. Will try again. Where do these lines go in the config file? I have a Garrechet mode S transponder. Thanks again!
On Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 2:30:11 PM UTC-7, wrote:
Jonathan,

You're missing the lines that state you have a transponder and what type and whether you prefer aggressive or normal filtering.

$PFLAC,S,MODEC,X
$PFLAC,S,OWNMODEC,X
$PFLAC,S,PCASCALIBRATION,30
$PFLAC,S,XPDR,X
$PFLAC,S,MODESALT,X

these are from my file, but since my transponder may be different than yours I've changed the values to an "X" so you'll need to get the correct values based on your setup.

A better recommendation is to go to the Flarm web site and use their configuration tool. It has gotten better than it was.

https://flarm.com/support/tools-soft...guration-tool/

It's a bit techy, but then you'll end up with a file that should work better than the somewhat limited file you included below.

I would recommend to check the box that says "advanced settings". Just don't adjust the items about baud rates, protocol, or data sentences. Most of the rest makes sense to non EEs.

I would suggest to use the altitude that your transponder is sending out so that your Flarm and the transponder are sending the same altitude info.. Maybe others recommend differently. Of course, this assumes that your transponder altitude calibration is accurate.

"Rebroadcast Services" is only for Flarm units in the US which also have the necessary license. If you have a Flarm Fusion or if you paid for the extra license for your core then you'll want to stay with the default value of ADS-R and TIS-B otherwise might as well select "none".

Mark
I am having the same issues: Flarm and transponder see each other as enemies. This is my config file:
$PFLAC,S,DEF
$PFLAC,S,ID,A2CEDC
$PFLAC,S,ACFT,1
$PFLAC,S,NMEAOUT1,41
$PFLAC,S,BAUD1,2
$PFLAC,S,NMEAOUT2,41
$PFLAC,S,BAUD2,2
$PFLAC,S,RANGE,65535
$PFLAC,S,VRANGE,2000
$PFLAC,S,AUDIOOUT,0
$PFLAC,S,AUDIOVOLUME,100
$PFLAC,S,LOGINT,4
$PFLAC,S,PILOT,Jonathan S.
$PFLAC,S,GLIDERID,N280K
$PFLAC,S,GLIDERTYPE,ASG-29Es
$PFLAC,S,COMPCLASS,18 m
$PFLAC,S,COMPID,OK
$PFLAC,S,PRIV,0
$PFLAC,S,NOTRACK,0