XC Tracer Maxx III
GPS ADS-L, FANET and FLARM — 800×600 MIP display
Reference : XCT-MAXXIII
- Shipped from Switzerland
- Pay by QR-bill
- Local support
Swiss GPS vario with bidirectional ADS-L and FANET active out of the box, FLARM transmission (FLARM reception not supported) — confirmed directly by the manufacturer.
Connectivity & visibility
ADS-L
FANET
FLARM
ADS-B & Mode S
Confirmed in writing by XC Tracer GmbH (Koni) on 24.08.2026: « ADS-L: TX & RX, implemented per ADS-L 4 SRD860 Issue 1 ; FANET: TX & RX ; FLARM: TX only — FLARM-equipped aircraft see the pilot, but the device does not receive FLARM traffic ; ADS-L is active out of the box. » All firmware updates are free for all devices already sold.
Compatibility verified on 20 September 2026.
What does this table mean?Why this product?
The XC Tracer Maxx III is a high-end Swiss GPS vario. The manufacturer confirms (24.08.2026) that ADS-L (transmission and reception, ADS-L 4 SRD860 Issue 1 implementation) and FANET (transmission and reception) are active out of the box. FLARM is transmitted but not received by this device. XC Tracer plans a free firmware update to a later ADS-L issue, with no date announced; all firmware updates are free for all devices already sold.
Technical specifications
| ADS-L | ADS-L 4 SRD860 Issue 1 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 158 g (171 g with silicone cover) |
| Screen | MIP LCD 800×600, anti-glare glass |
| Battery life | 60 h |
| Bluetooth | Yes (BLE transfer) |