The project documentation can be found here:

https://docs.lightningmaps.org

Since 2024 most of the information from different PDF files, Compendium, Wiki, forum threads are combined there.

If you think that some information should be added to the documentation then just use this thread here.


Contributing

The documentation is made with Mkdocs which is based on simple Markdown files. The source of the documentation consists of two git repositories which are available here:

https://gitlab.lightningmaps.org/common/docs
https://gitlab.lightningmaps.org/common/bo_files

It may also be cloned to github in the future or when someone requests it.

Newbie here!

I've been interested in buying a detector and getting into lightning detection for a while now. I have a basic understanding of electronics and radio and I can do some ok solder jobs at a moment's notice.

I am located in Canberra, Australia and I would like to get two detectors online - one in a very northern suburb at my home and another in a more southern suburb with a family member.

Is there anyone here located in Australia or New Zealand who would be interested in selling a station?

I would also be interested in getting in touch with the owners of Canberra's two existing stations and gaining some knowledge and experience from them.

Many thanks!

Hi,

I read in the what's new section from July 2024 that the metal housing for System blue mini was in preparation, is it ready/available now?

Many thanks

Hello everyone and season greeting. Up to the 4th of December everything was running good for station 2916 since it was installed. I've done just about everything I know and what fund on the forum but the problem still stays. Good number on totals and valid but nothing on involved and used, manual mode. Thresholds around 110mv and noise around 45 to 48mv. My green station is running still good for over 10 years.
Regards
Petros

Recently we had a strong storm front, mainly lightning with little rain. I grabbed a screenshot from lightningmaps.org for the last hour. A question has been raised on what the map actually shows, as to whether they are cloud to ground strikes, cloud to cloud, strikes or strokes.
I thought the grid total is for strikes, and strike locations may and often do include many strokes.
Appreciate any clarity we can get on this.
Thanks.

Hello everyone. 
 I have a brand new RED SYSTEM for sale. Submitted just this week. Just tested. Station number 3139. Please write for more information. Two MCP6S91 chips are missing from the photo, which should be delivered to me in the next few days. Price €200 + shipping. enjoy 

   
   

Hi

for a few days the chrome browser on android map.blitzortung.org displays a blank page only.
My browser version is up to date
On the computer Chrome works normally.
Is there a problem on Chrome android,
have you noticed this problem on your side?
Thanks for your help
Patrick

Are there any hams on this sub who are involved with the lightning project "Blitzortung?"

I continually monitor BLITZORTUNG.ORG because lightning in Utah can pop up very strong and very quickly in the summer. My question is: are there any hams that are involved with this system to receive and report lightning strikes, anywhere in the world. Is the board difficult to populate, and does it require any surface mount components? What about the receiving antenna...I see a lot of variations and wonder which type has shown the best success. My QTH is only two miles west of the Wasatch Front...part of the Rocky Mountains. I'm at 4400 feet and the mountains go to about 7500 feet, so there is the possibility that I might not be able to "see" lightning to the east of me. Thanks for any advice or ideas.

Hi

Brand new to this forum  - Can SDR be used for Lightning detection ?


Kind Regards

John B

Hello
Just wondering if anyone else finds the search feature very random and frustrating?.
I can never find anything specific to what I'm searching for. So many times I see experience users quoting threads to people asking questions. which tells me the forum search is not doing it's job.
Just my opinion.
Chris