One of my hobbies is collecting messages from ACARS.
Q: What is ACARS?
A: ACARS is an abbreviation of Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System.
It is a digital datalink system for transmission of small messages between aircraft and ground
stations via radio or satellite. For more info read this page.
Q: Equipment used?
A: I'm using a program called ACARSD along with 2 scanners
(Uniden UBC3300XLT, MAYCOM AR-108) connected to my computer to decode and receive messages.
Q:Where is Motala located?
A:Click here for a picture.