Station 2709 in Valparaiso, Indiana has only been active for a week, yet he is consistently outperforming most of North America. I don't recall ever seeing a new station do this. 
He is in a low-noise area, the storms have been quite a distance away, and since his gains are constantly changing he is apparently in Automatic mode. Of course, he may need some assistance once some storms get close. But regardless, you have to applaud the guy!
Right now, he is #3 on this chart.
https://www.lightningmaps.org/blitzortun...on_id=3072
He is near Chicago.
He is in a low-noise area, the storms have been quite a distance away, and since his gains are constantly changing he is apparently in Automatic mode. Of course, he may need some assistance once some storms get close. But regardless, you have to applaud the guy!
Right now, he is #3 on this chart.
https://www.lightningmaps.org/blitzortun...on_id=3072
He is near Chicago.