https://forum.blitzortung.org/ Sat, 30 May 2026 09:15:46 +0000 MyBB https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4233 Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:51 +0000 Stormchaser80]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4233
I am a meteorologist who has zero DIY skills, zero electrical or solder background. 

Can someone concisely tell me the different pieces of equipment needed, and whether or not I can purchase each fully produced? I am disabled and do the best I can. I am willing to pay a premium to have a plug and play solution. 

Thank You!
Steve]]>
I am a meteorologist who has zero DIY skills, zero electrical or solder background. 

Can someone concisely tell me the different pieces of equipment needed, and whether or not I can purchase each fully produced? I am disabled and do the best I can. I am willing to pay a premium to have a plug and play solution. 

Thank You!
Steve]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4232 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:08:54 +0000 isitwindy]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4232
I sent a registration / data access request via email a while back and haven't heard back — wanted to flag it here in case the forum is a better channel, and in case anyone with context can point me to the right next step.

What I'm building: IsItWindy.com, a free, ad-free pre-flight weather dashboard for hot-air balloon pilots. The lightning widget would show nearby Blitzortung-sourced strikes on a small map alongside winds aloft, METAR/TAF, and the rest of the pre-flight picture. Strictly advisory — the page already carries a disclaimer that the dashboard is one tool among many and not a substitute for an official briefing.

Quick profile:

Non-commercial. Free to users, no ads, no paid lightning tier.
Server-side only. Credentials stay on the backend; no scraping, no re-serving as our own.
Light load — polling scoped to the user's location, cached.
Attribution: every lightning view will show "Data: Blitzortung.org / LightningMaps.org" with a link back.
I'm a commercial balloon pilot myself in Phoenix, AZ — happy to look at running a station here if it would help the network in this corner of the country.
If there's a registration form I missed or a different channel I should be using, please point me at it and I'll get it sorted today.

Thanks — the Blitzortung community project is remarkable.]]>
I sent a registration / data access request via email a while back and haven't heard back — wanted to flag it here in case the forum is a better channel, and in case anyone with context can point me to the right next step.

What I'm building: IsItWindy.com, a free, ad-free pre-flight weather dashboard for hot-air balloon pilots. The lightning widget would show nearby Blitzortung-sourced strikes on a small map alongside winds aloft, METAR/TAF, and the rest of the pre-flight picture. Strictly advisory — the page already carries a disclaimer that the dashboard is one tool among many and not a substitute for an official briefing.

Quick profile:

Non-commercial. Free to users, no ads, no paid lightning tier.
Server-side only. Credentials stay on the backend; no scraping, no re-serving as our own.
Light load — polling scoped to the user's location, cached.
Attribution: every lightning view will show "Data: Blitzortung.org / LightningMaps.org" with a link back.
I'm a commercial balloon pilot myself in Phoenix, AZ — happy to look at running a station here if it would help the network in this corner of the country.
If there's a registration form I missed or a different channel I should be using, please point me at it and I'll get it sorted today.

Thanks — the Blitzortung community project is remarkable.]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4224 Sat, 09 May 2026 13:50:31 +0000 kd2om-1]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4224
Regards.
Steve KD2OM]]>
Regards.
Steve KD2OM]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4222 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:02:33 +0000 MysticMom]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4222
As part of that process, my oldest daughter has become very focused on the lightning she experienced. She vividly remembers the sky turning purple, a tree outside her cabin being struck and split, and a period of time when the lightning felt almost constant—so much so that she says she could read her book by its light. These memories are deeply imprinted, and as we walk through therapy, we’ve found that gently grounding her experiences in verified facts can be incredibly helpful.

I have spent some time on the website and am able to see the entire state of Texas during the time period I am looking for.  But I would like to find more specialized data - a summary, list, confirmation of strike frequency, etc.

If at all possible, I would be so grateful for any lightning data you might be able to share for the following:

Date: July 4, 2025
Time window: 1:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. (local time)
Location: 30.0085451, -99.3703236

This would mean more to our family—particularly to my daughter’s healing—than I can adequately express.

Thank you for taking a moment to read this.]]>
As part of that process, my oldest daughter has become very focused on the lightning she experienced. She vividly remembers the sky turning purple, a tree outside her cabin being struck and split, and a period of time when the lightning felt almost constant—so much so that she says she could read her book by its light. These memories are deeply imprinted, and as we walk through therapy, we’ve found that gently grounding her experiences in verified facts can be incredibly helpful.

I have spent some time on the website and am able to see the entire state of Texas during the time period I am looking for.  But I would like to find more specialized data - a summary, list, confirmation of strike frequency, etc.

If at all possible, I would be so grateful for any lightning data you might be able to share for the following:

Date: July 4, 2025
Time window: 1:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m. (local time)
Location: 30.0085451, -99.3703236

This would mean more to our family—particularly to my daughter’s healing—than I can adequately express.

Thank you for taking a moment to read this.]]> 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=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: 34)
€€]]> 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: 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]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4178 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:47:52 +0000 ea3gkp]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4178
Where do I configure the city and country settings on my receiver?

Thank you very much!

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Where do I configure the city and country settings on my receiver?

Thank you very much!

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I connected the 3224 receiver online a few days ago and everything was working perfectly until yesterday when it started having GPS problems.
I've tried configuring several speeds on the serial port and it's not working. My receiver is a Blue Basic PCB 22.x. Can anyone tell me what I can do? I'm thinking of buying another GPS antenna in case it's faulty, but I doubt it.

Thank you]]>
I connected the 3224 receiver online a few days ago and everything was working perfectly until yesterday when it started having GPS problems.
I've tried configuring several speeds on the serial port and it's not working. My receiver is a Blue Basic PCB 22.x. Can anyone tell me what I can do? I'm thinking of buying another GPS antenna in case it's faulty, but I doubt it.

Thank you]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4173 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:24:31 +0000 lvrenml]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4173 New station 3211 is here and online. Could you please to upgrade the status to "participant"? Thank you]]> New station 3211 is here and online. Could you please to upgrade the status to "participant"? Thank you]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4168 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:32:11 +0000 NickInOz]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4168 https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4155 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:37:48 +0000 alicesphere]]> https://forum.blitzortung.org/showthread.php?tid=4155 I’m new to the forum and still learning how the Blitzortung/LightningMaps system works, so I hope this is an appropriate place to ask. I’m considering setting up my first H-field station in a fairly dense urban area, and I’m trying to understand what kind of antenna placement would give the best results.
My main concern is electrical noise. I live in an apartment building with plenty of nearby power lines, elevators, and general broadband interference. I’ve read that proper antenna orientation and distance from buildings can make a big difference, but I’m still uncertain about what is “good enough” before I invest in a kit.
A few questions:

1. How far from a building wall or metal balcony should an H-field antenna ideally be placed to reduce noise pickup?
   
2. Does height matter more than horizontal distance from electrical sources?
   
3. Would placing the antenna on a rooftop help, or can rooftop equipment (HVAC, solar inverters) actually make interference worse?
   
4. Are there any practical noise-testing steps I can do before buying hardware?
   

I’d really appreciate any tips from members who run stations in similarly noisy environments. Looking forward to learning more and hopefully contributing to the network soon!]]> I’m new to the forum and still learning how the Blitzortung/LightningMaps system works, so I hope this is an appropriate place to ask. I’m considering setting up my first H-field station in a fairly dense urban area, and I’m trying to understand what kind of antenna placement would give the best results.
My main concern is electrical noise. I live in an apartment building with plenty of nearby power lines, elevators, and general broadband interference. I’ve read that proper antenna orientation and distance from buildings can make a big difference, but I’m still uncertain about what is “good enough” before I invest in a kit.
A few questions:

1. How far from a building wall or metal balcony should an H-field antenna ideally be placed to reduce noise pickup?
   
2. Does height matter more than horizontal distance from electrical sources?
   
3. Would placing the antenna on a rooftop help, or can rooftop equipment (HVAC, solar inverters) actually make interference worse?
   
4. Are there any practical noise-testing steps I can do before buying hardware?
   

I’d really appreciate any tips from members who run stations in similarly noisy environments. Looking forward to learning more and hopefully contributing to the network soon!]]>