https://forum.blitzortung.org/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:30:54 +0000 MyBB https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4213 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:49:50 +0000 canonicalized]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4213 I'm a Tableau enthusiast interested in building a lightning map/dashboard.
I admire the Blitzortung project and would like to ask whether there is any approved way to access lightning strike data for a non-commercial visualization project. My intention is to use it to practice geospatial storytelling and data visualization.
If allowed, I can share the finished visualization on my Tableau Public profile, with full credit: public.tableau.com/app/profile/dorian.barosan
Please let me know whether this type of use is permitted and what the correct process would be.
Thank you!]]> I'm a Tableau enthusiast interested in building a lightning map/dashboard.
I admire the Blitzortung project and would like to ask whether there is any approved way to access lightning strike data for a non-commercial visualization project. My intention is to use it to practice geospatial storytelling and data visualization.
If allowed, I can share the finished visualization on my Tableau Public profile, with full credit: public.tableau.com/app/profile/dorian.barosan
Please let me know whether this type of use is permitted and what the correct process would be.
Thank you!]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4209 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:40:07 +0000 gmiller43]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4209
Can someone point me in the direction of:

• Where (geographically) would you expect the greatest improvement of accuracy (closer to the new detector)?
  
• Is there an explicit measure of error that would be expected to improve and where in the dataset would I find that?
  

Thanks.]]>
Can someone point me in the direction of:

• Where (geographically) would you expect the greatest improvement of accuracy (closer to the new detector)?
  
• Is there an explicit measure of error that would be expected to improve and where in the dataset would I find that?
  

Thanks.]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4206 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:22:14 +0000 Buckethead]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4206 I am a new user, and I messaged a forum member asking for information about a unit they have for sale.  They are receiving my messages, but I cannot see how to view messages to me.  I don't see any messages in my control panel.  So how do I view messages to me?

Thanks!]]> I am a new user, and I messaged a forum member asking for information about a unit they have for sale.  They are receiving my messages, but I cannot see how to view messages to me.  I don't see any messages in my control panel.  So how do I view messages to me?

Thanks!]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4205 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:03:34 +0000 gmiller43]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4205 https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4203 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:43:53 +0000 PetrosKa]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4203
I do have some interference from a solar inverter during the day, but the station was working ok.

Station 18, green pcb 6.8
Thank you.

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I do have some interference from a solar inverter during the day, but the station was working ok.

Station 18, green pcb 6.8
Thank you.

  tr.jpg (Size: 37.98 KB / Downloads: 5) ]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4201 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:36:51 +0000 Gorzzz]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4201
Looks like my p/s for my system blue is starting to die as it's only putting out 4v. I was going to get another powerstream one (https://www.powerstream.com/AC-1898.htm), but I'm not going to pay $70US (!) for postage to Australia.
So, can any Aussies on here point me to some alternatives??

Thanks,

John (Gorzzz)]]>
Looks like my p/s for my system blue is starting to die as it's only putting out 4v. I was going to get another powerstream one (https://www.powerstream.com/AC-1898.htm), but I'm not going to pay $70US (!) for postage to Australia.
So, can any Aussies on here point me to some alternatives??

Thanks,

John (Gorzzz)]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4198 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:42:29 +0000 steerage250]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4198
Refreshing the screen just repeats the situation.

Edge displays the map correctly.

Blitzortung cookies are present. If I delete them, they get re-created when I open the page again - but unlike other PCs (where the maps display correctly), I am not asked to accept cookies.]]>
Refreshing the screen just repeats the situation.

Edge displays the map correctly.

Blitzortung cookies are present. If I delete them, they get re-created when I open the page again - but unlike other PCs (where the maps display correctly), I am not asked to accept cookies.]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4197 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:26:58 +0000 alex931017p]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4197
I looked at a project on github.com that uses WebSocket. I was able to get it running and receive thunderstorm marker data on the map.

To avoid overhead, I saved the history in localStorage, meaning new data is stored temporarily while the delay occurs.

Can I use WebSocket in an app?

Naturally, I'm specifying blitzortung.org to make it clear.

My goal is weather, precipitation, and markers. I know this is just for fun and not 100% accurate.]]>
I looked at a project on github.com that uses WebSocket. I was able to get it running and receive thunderstorm marker data on the map.

To avoid overhead, I saved the history in localStorage, meaning new data is stored temporarily while the delay occurs.

Can I use WebSocket in an app?

Naturally, I'm specifying blitzortung.org to make it clear.

My goal is weather, precipitation, and markers. I know this is just for fun and not 100% accurate.]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4196 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:39:21 +0000 byronbay]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4196
The kit is fully assembled and comes with 2 matched, original Blitzortung ferrites and a GPS antenna.  All you will need to get it working are the connecting leads and a 5V power supply.

The price is €300 (or equivalent local currency).

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to let me know. Edit: 'Please include your email address so I can reply.'


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€€]]>
The kit is fully assembled and comes with 2 matched, original Blitzortung ferrites and a GPS antenna.  All you will need to get it working are the connecting leads and a 5V power supply.

The price is €300 (or equivalent local currency).

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to let me know. Edit: 'Please include your email address so I can reply.'


  system blue 5.jpg (Size: 267.02 KB / Downloads: 25)
€€]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4194 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:37:46 +0000 Dave.Auld]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4194
My station 1365 used to be located in Doha, Qatar, but I moved country a few years ago to Cyprus, and have resurrected the system and after giving the amp board a bit of TLC it appears to be working again on the test bench.

However, I have noticed that LightningMaps is continuing to show the station located in Qatar and not in its new location of Cyprus, Paphos, depending on which part of the site you are on.

I can't see any options to resync or force any update, so I assume that this will need to be done by admins.

Can someone help?

Thanks,
Dave]]>
My station 1365 used to be located in Doha, Qatar, but I moved country a few years ago to Cyprus, and have resurrected the system and after giving the amp board a bit of TLC it appears to be working again on the test bench.

However, I have noticed that LightningMaps is continuing to show the station located in Qatar and not in its new location of Cyprus, Paphos, depending on which part of the site you are on.

I can't see any options to resync or force any update, so I assume that this will need to be done by admins.

Can someone help?

Thanks,
Dave]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4191 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:34:42 +0000 MAWJ57]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4191
Enjoy
Mike

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Enjoy
Mike

  Antenna.jpg (Size: 1.17 MB / Downloads: 8) ]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4190 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:17:36 +0000 Kmoorman]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4190
I'm in the process of adding lightning data to a weather site / app that I'm creating at  weathercastpro.com/

This is non-commercial, free to use. 

how do I request access to use the blitzortung lightning strike data on my radar feature?

I beleive I need credentials for non-commercial projects under CC-BY-SA 4.0 license.

Thanks

Kieron]]>
I'm in the process of adding lightning data to a weather site / app that I'm creating at  weathercastpro.com/

This is non-commercial, free to use. 

how do I request access to use the blitzortung lightning strike data on my radar feature?

I beleive I need credentials for non-commercial projects under CC-BY-SA 4.0 license.

Thanks

Kieron]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4188 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:34:31 +0000 KrzysztofMaluha]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4188 My name is Krzysztof Maluha, and I run a small, non-commercial weather website as a voluntary and charitable project.
The website is created purely for public benefit and educational purposes — it is free to use, contains no paid access, and does not generate any profit. Its goal is to help people better understand weather conditions, especially severe weather and thunderstorms.
I am currently working on a storm and precipitation map, and I am looking for a reliable way to visualize real lightning activity. Unfortunately, I do not have the technical possibility to build and operate my own Blitzortung detector, and there are no other free and trustworthy sources of live lightning data available.
Therefore, I would like to kindly ask whether it would be possible to grant limited access to lightning data for this non-profit project, or to advise me on any acceptable way to use Blitzortung data in a public, educational context.
If helpful, the website is available here:
pogodynka eu
I fully respect Blitzortung’s rules and understand that data access is restricted. Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much for your time and for the incredible work you are doing.
Kind regards,
Krzysztof Maluha

  Zrzut ekranu 2026-01-25 223300.png (Size: 1.48 MB / Downloads: 10) ]]> My name is Krzysztof Maluha, and I run a small, non-commercial weather website as a voluntary and charitable project.
The website is created purely for public benefit and educational purposes — it is free to use, contains no paid access, and does not generate any profit. Its goal is to help people better understand weather conditions, especially severe weather and thunderstorms.
I am currently working on a storm and precipitation map, and I am looking for a reliable way to visualize real lightning activity. Unfortunately, I do not have the technical possibility to build and operate my own Blitzortung detector, and there are no other free and trustworthy sources of live lightning data available.
Therefore, I would like to kindly ask whether it would be possible to grant limited access to lightning data for this non-profit project, or to advise me on any acceptable way to use Blitzortung data in a public, educational context.
If helpful, the website is available here:
pogodynka eu
I fully respect Blitzortung’s rules and understand that data access is restricted. Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you very much for your time and for the incredible work you are doing.
Kind regards,
Krzysztof Maluha

  Zrzut ekranu 2026-01-25 223300.png (Size: 1.48 MB / Downloads: 10) ]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4184 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:14 +0000 JohnCappello]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4184 https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4183 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:14:51 +0000 jamieh]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4183
I have just setup my new station #3242 and are having trouble linking my account to the forum.

Would I be able to get some help to link the accounts so that I can access the participant section of the forum.

Thanks in advance

Jamie]]>
I have just setup my new station #3242 and are having trouble linking my account to the forum.

Would I be able to get some help to link the accounts so that I can access the participant section of the forum.

Thanks in advance

Jamie]]>