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Title: VWS Help
Post by: kd9jsa on June 25, 2019, 09:21:33 AM

A few weeks ago I purchased the Ambient 2902.   It works great, however, I am trying to set it up for APRS so that my weather station can be seen on APRS.fi.   I obtained a cwop number and tried yesterday to set up the VWS software.  I really need some help.

In the software setup there is no cvs dbase file so the button is red, that is my first issue.  Second how do I get my weather information from my 2902 to VWS?   I had the software running for at least an hour and nothing shows up on APRS.

Is there anyone out there who can help me set this up?   I also tried using Weather Display software but totally confused about that.   I got that to show up on APRS, however again, how does my information get from my station to the software.

Thanks

Tom
KD9JSA

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: SteveFitz1 on June 25, 2019, 09:30:46 AM

Since you didn't mention it, I was wondering if you were also running the "add-on" product VWS APRS? https://www.ambientweather.com/vwsaprs.html (https://www.ambientweather.com/vwsaprs.html)

Steve

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: kd9jsa on June 25, 2019, 09:32:19 AM

Yes that is what I downloaded, is this not the right software?

Tom

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: SteveFitz1 on June 25, 2019, 10:46:41 AM

Tom,

Just so I understand, you are running BOTH VWS and VWS-APRS. Is that correct? If so, in VWS-APRS you'll point to the dbase.csv file that VWS continuously updates. That file is typically located in X:\vws\data\dbase.csv where 'X' is the drive VWS is installed in. If you're not seeing a dbase.csv file, then your VWS isn't working correctly.

Steve

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: Jim Ace on June 25, 2019, 10:47:56 AM

I'm not sure Ambient 2902 is on compatible with VWS.
https://www.ambientweather.com/cowest.html

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: kd9jsa on June 25, 2019, 10:52:52 AM

Hi

I just downloaded and install the VWS software and now have both, I do not see the file dbase in that location, x=c for my drive and do not see it.

I also do not understand the VWS software at all and you are correct and do not have the software configured correctly.

I am so frustrated...lol...

But let me say this, with these two pieces of software installed, will I have the capability to see my station under the APRS.fi.

I do need help in setting up VWS

Tom

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: droiddk on June 25, 2019, 10:54:58 AM

Quote from: kd9jsa on June 25, 2019, 09:21:33 AM

In the software setup there is no cvs dbase file so the button is red, that is my first issue.  Second how do I get my weather information from my 2902 to VWS? 
Thanks

VWS is not compatible with 2902.

Regards

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: kd9jsa on June 25, 2019, 11:09:57 AM

Ok thanks, does anyone know how I can get my weather station to report to APRS?   I also have my weather reported to Weather Underground.

Any help would be appreciated at this time.

Tom

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: waiukuweather on June 25, 2019, 03:58:07 PM

yes, that can be done with other software :)

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: kd9jsa on June 25, 2019, 06:30:14 PM

Which software...

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: Jim Ace on June 25, 2019, 06:36:44 PM

Research the 2902  options for uploading, there are many way to upload your data.

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: galfert on July 09, 2019, 08:22:57 AM

https://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=34922.0

Title: Re: VWS Help
Post by: kd9jsa on July 09, 2019, 09:00:40 AM

Thanks for all your help. I have it up and running, actually using a script to report to CWOP and now I'm showing up on APRS.

Tom