Author Topic: USPLN Sensor Request (Read 45592 times)

WeatherHost · « **Reply #125 on:** March 27, 2017, 06:36:37 PM »

My guess would be that the motors will be OK given that they're below the stroke sensor antenna. The trees? Might depend on the type (leaf density), distance from the antenna and height -- are they close enough and tall enough to create an electrical shadow?

I have two large Oak trees, but they're 50-60' feet from where the antenna will be and not tall enough to 'shadow' it.

hankster · « **Reply #126 on:** March 27, 2017, 06:42:45 PM »

Here is the explanation I got for how far away from objects it needs to be.... just sub trees for weather station pole

For example, if the top of the weather station pole is 10 feet from the roof line, multiply 10 by 1.73. 17.3 feet is the distance from the weather station pole you need to place the stroke antenna when the stroke antenna base is at the roofline.

PaulMy · « **Reply #127 on:** March 27, 2017, 07:18:19 PM »

Thanks Hankster, I had read that "multiply 10 by 1.73" in an earlier post of yours but didn't quite understand then. Looks like I am back at the drawing board...

Paul

PaulMy · « **Reply #128 on:** March 28, 2017, 11:30:30 AM »

I think I am going to decline the invitation to participate as I don't have a suitable location without going really high, and my next door neighbour has taken down his old 40+ foot TV tower.

Sad,
Paul

WeatherHost · « **Reply #129 on:** March 29, 2017, 10:36:08 AM »

Sure wish I had this thing so I could get it in place for the coming storms. I've already bugged them enough though, so I won't do more than sit back and wait now.

DaleReid · « **Reply #130 on:** March 29, 2017, 11:40:46 AM »

Patience, Grasshopper.

drew · « **Reply #131 on:** March 29, 2017, 09:06:23 PM »

How long does it take to receive the login information for the lightning data once we get the sensor installed and online? I'm excited to get the Google Earth file to track the lightning.

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44085weather · « **Reply #132 on:** March 29, 2017, 09:13:45 PM »

The day after the verified that my sensor was sending data.

WeatherHost · « **Reply #133 on:** March 31, 2017, 10:00:21 AM »

Haven't heard a peep in over a week. Not sure what's up.

drew · « **Reply #134 on:** March 31, 2017, 10:27:05 AM »

Sandy had been out again some this week. I talked to him yesterday and my sensor is shipping next week.

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ALITTLEweird1 · « **Reply #135 on:** March 31, 2017, 03:15:35 PM »

Quote from: drew on March 31, 2017, 10:27:05 AM

Sandy had been out again some this week. I talked to him yesterday and my sensor is shipping next week.

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Same here

WeatherHost · « **Reply #136 on:** March 31, 2017, 03:45:42 PM »

Last time I had contact was last week and the ship date was 'next week' which would have been this week, but I haven't heard any further. Maybe the storms this week had them too busy with other projects and paying customers.

WeatherHost · « **Reply #137 on:** April 03, 2017, 01:36:34 PM »

No contact since 3/23. Not sure what's up.

WeatherHost · « **Reply #138 on:** April 08, 2017, 09:09:11 AM »

I guess it's time to give up. I was promised it would ship yesterday. I have not received notice that it did.

I'm not impressed.

drew · « **Reply #139 on:** April 08, 2017, 09:33:51 AM »

I never received a shipment notification this week either.

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DaleReid · « **Reply #140 on:** April 08, 2017, 09:34:25 AM »

Maybe busy as can be? I have been told I'm on the list, taken my info for cable length and all.

I assume they don't have a huge staff just stuffing boxes full of systems, so to get this, I'll be patient.

Good luck. Go fix an anemometer or calibrate a rain gauge. I've learned that can take up hours if not days!

Let us know when it does ship.

I'll let you know when I get mine.

ALITTLEweird1 · « **Reply #141 on:** April 08, 2017, 10:18:54 PM »

I got this email on Friday...

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Hi Mark,
I just made it into the office as I have been at the doctor's office with my son. Your sensor will be shipped out next week. You will get a FedEx email with tracking numbers once it is shipped. Sorry again for the delay. I appreciate your patience and understanding🙃😉

WeatherHost · « **Reply #142 on:** April 09, 2017, 12:24:56 PM »

Seems kind of 'off' somehow. We're not paying for them, so we really don't have a major gripe. We're doing a favor for them so they can build a more complete picture for their paying clients. You'd think they'd be better at follow through. I'm a believer in doing what you say you're going to do if at all possible.

If it shows up, I'll install it and fulfill my part. If it doesn't, oh well. I'm done chasing them. It's been a full month now since my initial application submission.

If y'all want to follow up, so be it.

miraculon · « **Reply #143 on:** April 09, 2017, 01:37:42 PM »

Maybe the flood of WxForum user requests have overwhelmed their normal sensor addition rate. I would imagine that their network is fairly mature and they are just filling in gaps at this point.

Maybe there is a WxForum effect similar to the Slashdot effect....

Greg H.

DaleReid · « **Reply #144 on:** April 09, 2017, 01:59:55 PM »

WeatherHost:
Yes, please do let us know what happens.

They likely have only a few per month usually and then like a dam busting, all sorts of stuff flowed in.

And as Greg says, we are an eager bunch!

I know some folks who were participataing in the Blitzortung have waiting a long long time for kits they actually paid for.

Let's think positive.
Dale

drew · « **Reply #145 on:** April 11, 2017, 12:07:39 PM »

I received a FedEx shipping notification this morning of the package going out. Expecting a delivery date of Friday.

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saratogaWX · « **Reply #146 on:** April 11, 2017, 01:31:06 PM »

Alas,
They've decided that my site is unsuitable due to proximity of 12KV lines through the back of the lot, and the proximity of another sensor in my town.

It was worth a try.. I still have my Blitzortung RED system and a Astrogenic TOA system both online. Would have been nice to have a trifecta

WeatherHost · « **Reply #147 on:** April 11, 2017, 02:34:22 PM »

Quote from: drew on April 11, 2017, 12:07:39 PM

I received a FedEx shipping notification this morning of the package going out. Expecting a delivery date of Friday.

Ditto. Just got the same.

No Morse Code tappytalky thingy though.

WeatherHost · « **Reply #148 on:** April 11, 2017, 02:35:54 PM »

Quote from: saratogaWX on April 11, 2017, 01:31:06 PM

Alas,
They've decided that my site is unsuitable due to proximity of 12KV lines through the back of the lot, and the proximity of another sensor in my town.

Figured you'd have tried one of your more remote locations.

miraculon · « **Reply #149 on:** April 11, 2017, 02:39:38 PM »

Quote from: saratogaWX on April 11, 2017, 01:31:06 PM

Alas,
They've decided that my site is unsuitable due to proximity of 12KV lines through the back of the lot, and the proximity of another sensor in my town.

It was worth a try.. I still have my Blitzortung RED system and a Astrogenic TOA system both online. Would have been nice to have a trifecta

Sorry that they couldn't use your site. I was concerned enough about the 220V drop to the house, but they said that it was no problem. They wanted me to elevate the antenna above the droop of the line, which I did. I wonder if it is more of a corona discharge issue with the 12kV. Can you hear crackling if you go near the lines?

Greg H.

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