Hawk - Using the Barra Radar with the Hawk
How to read the Barra Radar with the Hawk
Written by Cameron Everett
Updated at April 30th, 2025
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Please see the instructions below for more information on configuring the Barra Radar itself:
Barra Radar Data Formats
Currently, on the Hawk, the Barra Radar Data can only be output in the taglist.
The current FW does not support saving the tag data to the Analogs.
Hawk Firmware Requirements
Bluetooth Module FW Update Required
For the Hawk to work with the Barra Radar, you will need to update the Bluetooth Module FW on the Hawk Bluetooth Card to at least version v1.2.
Instructions: Update Bluetooth Module FW
If you haven't updated your module FW to the latest version, you might see the Barra Radar in the logs as a DMG as opposed to a DMBR.
Please also ensure your Hawk PCB and your Hawk BLE card are both up to date with the latest Firmware:
Hawk System Parameters
In the parameters for your Bluetooth card, please ensure that the following are configured:
Custom Tag Type:
255,16,0,4F067900,20,11
Following the above instructions, you should see the Barra Radar in your tag list!
