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Offline AjaxKnights29

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Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« on: June 20, 2015, 07:03:04 PM »
Anyone here have GRLevel 3 and live in Ontario? If so is it worth the $101?

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Re: Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2015, 07:19:09 PM »
Andrew (mackbig) of http://www.mackweather.com/wxgr3radar.php is a user but he has not been active here for quite a while.  You could try his Contact from his website.

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Re: Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2015, 07:34:48 PM »
I own GRLevel3 but purchased it several years ago. I think it's great :-)
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Re: Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2015, 07:37:20 PM »
I own GRLevel3 but purchased it several years ago. I think it's great :-)
NEXRAD mesocyclone detection and stuff works well in Ontario?

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Re: Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2015, 07:54:05 PM »
I use the Buffalo, NY radar. I've seen it detect precipitation north of Toronto and as far west as Lake Huron and any mesocyclones, TVs, and hail signatures that are associated with it. I do subscribe to an Allisonhouse feed, so I use their radar.
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Re: Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2015, 08:01:15 PM »
I use the Buffalo, NY radar. I've seen it detect precipitation north of Toronto and as far west as Lake Huron and any mesocyclones, TVs, and hail signatures that are associated with it. I do subscribe to an Allisonhouse feed, so I use their radar.
Im only hesitatnt because I dont know how good the detection is that far out.

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Re: Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2015, 08:11:03 PM »
I believe that when in doubt, don't. $101 is quite a bit of money to spend.
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Re: Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« Reply #7 on: June 20, 2015, 08:37:52 PM »
Oops, I forgot about yours Ann-Marie :oops:

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Re: Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« Reply #8 on: June 20, 2015, 08:57:53 PM »
No worries, Paul ;)
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Re: Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« Reply #9 on: June 20, 2015, 09:36:55 PM »
I guess it depends on where you are.  The map at the link below shows quite a bit of the SW portion is well covered.


http://www.roc.noaa.gov/WSR88D/Images/WSR-88DCONUSCoverage1000.jpg


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Re: Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2015, 09:50:52 PM »
Here's an example of radar, lightning, and mesocyclone symbols displayed north, northwest and west of your location. This was taken around 9:30pm:

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Re: Worth the $101 for Southern Ontario?
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2015, 09:58:08 PM »
Here's an example of radar, lightning, and mesocyclone symbols displayed north, northwest and west of your location. This was taken around 9:30pm:
I actually bought it today and boy oh boy a confirmed tornado in Goderich multiple mesos

 

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