(2024-05-21, 17:53)Kets_One Wrote: Hi all,

A new and enthousiastic user with station 3050 here from Netherlands.
I've successfully installed  by system blue (PCB22.0) with a PCB23.1 H-field amplifier.
Antenna is a COAX 2-loop (1 meter diameter).

As far as i can tell the system is up and running and i am still tweaking the settings here and there.
However, from the station list it does not appear to have been using any of the data i have sent, even though quite a few thunderstorms have come close the past few days.

What is wrong with my setup? Do i need a different antenna (ferrite)?

Kets

(2024-05-21, 19:50)cutty Wrote:

(2024-05-21, 17:53)Kets_One Wrote: Hi all,

...

Kets

Simply, out of ALL the channel data from ALL the stations, only 8 to 17 or so will be used for calculation.
Basic:
When you 'send' a 'signal', ONE of your channels MAY be considered 'valid', and passed on. If it matches other stations, it MAY be determined to be a stroke. "Involved"... that means you're a 'detector'.  then further evaluation determines which stations' "involved" are the BEST DATA... 8 - 17 usually then are used for "LOCATING".

IF you look at your 'signals' page:
https://map.blitzortung.org/statistic_0.php?station=3050&0_background_transparent=1&1_background_transparent=1&2_background_transparent=1

Looks like all signals I see are on HA channel 0. TWO or three antennas are recommended (HB channel 1, HC channel 2).
You can see which channel is chosen as 'valid', and some other information. Something called "Sieve Correction" is a timing adjustment based on the last 1000 signals you sent. I call it your "DNA",  and, along with the correct antenna description entered into your Operator's page for station configuration, defines a 'baseline' timing expected, relative to other stations.  That is important to enable your 'valid' classification, and for that channel to be further considered as a 'detector' (INVOLVED)... and obviously, to then be considered for 'calculation'. (USED)

There are other factors also.  Changing gains, trigger thresholds, etc can affect both your relative status with other stations, and the timing, etc.  So, after you get your station optimized, it will likely operate more efficiently in MANUAL mode, rather in automatic....  so gains etc aren't constantly changing.  Always 'optimize' in manual, so you  can establish a 'baseline' for your ambient environment.

The system SHOULD go interference mode with nearby cells.  Let it.  That's the way it's supposed to work.  This is a NETWORK, not a stand-alone detector. Other stations will record the signals near you.

This is NOT a plug and play system, it may take you awhile to catch on.

I've upgraded your forum to "participant" so you now have access to other posts and discussions which may help you on your new journey.

Welcome Aboard!
Have Fun!

Mike