Where Is the dump1090 Config File?
dump1090 ADS-B fork config files with logs and web extras.
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dump1090 config depends on the fork in use. Original builds take flags only. Mutability packages use one defaults name with FlightAware using another. Extras like logs and web configs branch beside.
Pi images add boot config into the mix. Always match files to the running fork. Guessing across forks misses.
Where dump1090 stores this, by platform
/etc/default/dump1090-fa
Fork-qualified defaults fragments with logs and web extras beside. Original flag-only builds keep no file. Pi images add boot config. Match the fork first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up dump1090?
Copy the defaults file matching the running fork with the decoder stopped. Web and log extras travel separately. Restoring means putting the file back before restart.
Which config name is live?
Original builds run flag-only with no file. Debian mutability introduced defaults fragments while FlightAware fork uses its own name. Match the fork before scripting.
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