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I know there have been a series of threads and posts on portable ADSB solutions. I have read through them and when I thought I had gotten to a "moment of truth", I realized I was still not clear on all the options available. And I am sure, there are others like me. So, let me start with what I do know (which is not much at this point): P.S. I am only interested in portable solutions... ForeFlight -- you can use either the Appareo Stratus first or second generation to obtain ADSB Weather and Traffic. The difference between the two generation antennae is explained on their website as: How does the second generation Stratus compare to the first generation? Both the first and second generation Stratus are capable ADS-B weather receivers. The second generation Stratus adds a second (1090 MHz) radio for receiving more air-to-air traffic, adds an AHRS to support additional app displays and gives the pilot the ability to remote the GPS antenna to provide for additional mounting options. Summary: ForeFlight ONLY supports the Appareo antennae for ADSB information. No other antennae are compatible. You will only get ALL "reporting" traffic if you have some ADSB out device on your plane to make this happen. Otherwise, you will only get traffic due to a nearby plane transmitting "out" and you pick up the reply. Is my understanding correct? Garmin Pilot -- you can only use one supported provider of the antennae the Garmin GDL-39. Here is the description from Garmin: Receives subscription-free weather Acquires ADS-B traffic targets Wireless Bluetooth™ connectivity Built-in WAAS GPS receiver Integrates with Garmin Pilot app and Garmin aviation portables Summary: Like ForeFlight, you can only use one antennae with their Garmin Pilot app. No other device will work. You will only get ALL "reporting" traffic if you have some ADSB out device on your plane to make this happen. Otherwise, you will only get traffic due to a nearby plane transmitting "out" and you pick up the reply. Is my understanding correct? WingX --this is where things get interesting and where I need your help understanding options. It appears Hilton has an open hierarchy philosophy and allows for multiple antennae with a variety of capabilities. It is also clear that Appareo and Garmin antenna offerings are NOT compatible. Here is what they present on their website: http://hiltonsoftware.com/ADS-B-Receivers.pdf?x=1 In a nutshell: XGPS180 (Dual) gives you 978 XPLORER (FreeFlight Systems) gives you 978 iLevil SW (Levil Technologies) gives you 978 & AHRS iLevil AW (Levil Technologies) gives you 978 & AHRS & pressure sensors (targeted for home built community) SkyRadar-L (Radenna LLC) gives you 978 SkyRadar-D2 (Radenna LLC) gives you 978 & 1090 Clarity (Sagetech Corp) gives you 978 & 1090 Clarity SV (Sagetech Corp) gives you 978 & 1090 & AHRS 978UAT (SkyGuardTWX) gives you 978 978UAT Dual (SkyGuardTWX) gives you 978 & 1090 MX1090 – left off because it doesn’t give you 978 Summary: Unlike ForeFlight Garmin Pilot, you can use a bunch of different antennae with their app. You will only get ALL "reporting" traffic if you have some ADSB out device on your plane to make this happen. Otherwise, you will only get traffic due to a nearby plane transmitting "out" and you pick up the reply. If you purchase an AHRS unit, you may also use this in WingX for a portable attitude indicator. Is my understanding correct? I know there are other apps like MyWingMan, but I concentrated on what I consider the "big 3". I have come to the conclusion that I will wait a year or two for the panel mounted hardware situation to settle out. Both Garmin & Aspen have panel mounted ADSB solutions, but I am convinced that better and cheaper solutions will enter the market. At least, I hope so. So here I stand, money in hand, looking for a viable portable ADSB solution. Spend my money for me… I do not have an ADSB out device in my plane. I can switch apps; I current have ForeFlight & Garmin Pilot loaded up I use an iPad 2, iPhone 5 and a Nexus 7 What I want is: An app that allows me to get weather uploaded to one or more of these devices Can see traffic regardless of whether or not I have an airplane near me spewing an “out” signal Can take advantage of the Xavion I just bought (Thanks Jim) An app that is easy to use