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  use of ipad mini 2
Posted by: Jim Mandaville - 2016-05-25, 15:08 - Forum: Hardware, Software, Lightning Physics - No Replies

Does Blitzortung work with the Apple ipad mini 2 with 16gb

Jim Mandaville

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  Whats the best advice on regular rebooting of RED?
Posted by: Dale.Reid - 2016-05-22, 13:57 - Forum: General Discussion - Replies (4)

I was once again mesmerized by watching the lightning activity in the US, and jumped over to check on my controller status, something that I've not done in awhile which is testament to the robust nature of RED.

I noticed I have sent nearly a million packets, and while some were noise, it reminded me that the controller hasn't been rebooted in a long time.

Question:  Is there a right way to do this, that is are there advantages to rebooting regularly even if things are functioning well? 

Or does it make no difference to the controller or the software buffers etc to just let it run until my power goes out or another firmware update comes along?

Are both choices equally OK? 

I just wonder if there are tables or things internal to the function of the controller that should be reset more often.
Thanks.
Dale
976

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  Nobody Sleeps in Biloxi Tonight.
Posted by: cutty - 2016-05-20, 10:55 - Forum: Hardware, Software, Lightning Physics - No Replies

Catatumbo Immigrates to US Gulf Coast... has no Pass Christian... er.. no Pass Gulfport...  Angry PASSPORT Exclamation Lightning

Left Click to play video:
[Image: Nobody%20Sleeps%20In%20Biloxi%20Tonight-M.jpg][Image: Nobody%20Sleeps%20in%20Biloxi%20Tonight-M.jpg]

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  Contact local station owners
Posted by: psper - 2016-05-18, 23:33 - Forum: General Discussion - Replies (3)

Hi,

It is possible contact these station owners ?

STATION ID
     1127            Oeiras RED / Ferrite Rod 250mm indoor Portugal
      862             Moita RED / Ferrite Rod 120mm indoor Portugal
      586             Alcochete  Portugal

Thanks !

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  More system blue antenna questions
Posted by: Adrian Hudson - 2016-05-18, 19:30 - Forum: General Discussion - Replies (2)

I have read and reread the documentation but the antenna connections are ambiguous.  Could someone please help me with some questions regarding the upcoming system blue.

1. Is it mandatory to have both e-field and h-field antennas? If not mandatory, is it advisable to have both?

2. I note system blue PCB 16.x has 3 sets of connectors for h-field antennas. Most frame/loop antennas I can find plans for only have two loops, so I assume one loop is connected to A-1 and A-2 and the other loop to B-1 and B-2. What are C-1 and C-2 for, another loop?  

3. In the case of a simple loop antenna, what are the GND terminals on PCB 16.x for? Are they left not connected?

4. In the case of a coax cable antenna I assume the central conductors are connected to A-1 and B-1 and the shielding to GND. Is this correct?

Thanks!

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  Blitzortung and Photography
Posted by: psper - 2016-05-18, 14:37 - Forum: General Discussion - Replies (32)

Hi,

I am an amateur photographer and I am interested to take lightning photos. :-)

I am alone here at Blitzortung.com or there are more people with the same interest ?

I start to use Blitzortung.com to help me find lightning in real time.

In my country there aren't so many storms, and I read that Catatumbo River, Venezuela is the beste place in the wrould to see lightning storms.

Any ideas about this ?  Some advices ? 

Many thanks in advance !
Paulo Sérgio

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  System Blue Antennas
Posted by: Roger-VP8DBR - 2016-05-17, 15:56 - Forum: General Discussion - Replies (3)

Hi All Blitzortunger's

Can you Blitzortunger's point me in the direction of drawings / designs / plans for "non Ferrite" antennas.
Loop's or wire, I need to build up physically strong (Wind Proof) antennas for a Blue system here in Falkland Islands.
I have built up all sorts of antennas for Amateur radio use over the years so construction is not too much of a
problem. I can get hold of various sections of alloy tube, wire, insulated / non insulated in various diameters.

Regards All

Roger VP8DBR

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  Some questions for begin of station work
Posted by: hashemiyan - 2016-05-16, 12:22 - Forum: General Discussion - Replies (1)

hi
i want to establish station in IRAN country 
How can i get the system red's kits

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Question Question about the antena in system Blue
Posted by: BlackRockShooter - 2016-05-14, 23:19 - Forum: General Discussion - Replies (7)

hi,
i have some questions about the antena of the blue system.

1) as i remeber right i need the h-field amplifier with the ferrite antena and i need the e-field amplier. the e-field works with a normal wire antena right???

2) were can i place those antena corectly? the h-field in my room and the e-field somwhere outside? because i only have a terace and so i dont know if the e-field antena workes there. can i place it at the attic or somewhere at the roof?? is this enought?

thank you for the help Smile




PS: sorry for the bad english Big Grin Tongue

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  Windows App
Posted by: psper - 2016-05-13, 13:05 - Forum: Website, Maps and Applications - Replies (4)

HI,

Anybody has plans to develop a blitzortung App for Windows ?   Universal Application.

Thanks

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