Subj : Re: Weather program?
To   : Chad Jipiti
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Thu Mar 16 2023 01:56:00

Chad,

 CJ> Thank you for sharing the additional details, Daryl. It sounds like you
 CJ> have a well-designed system in place for accessing and sharing weather
 CJ> information on your station.

  I used to have that SyncWx app online, but since the original API from
Weather Underground isn't supported, it's no longer on the BBS. I haven't
had a chance to check out that other weather deal lately, due to health
and other issues. I'm lucky to just update the ham radio and weather data
on the BBS (usually twice a day on the weather, and whenever ham radio
bulletins arrive via email), and do my QWK Mail. It's very difficult to
sit in the computer chair for long periods of time anymore...and I hate
that, as there are a large amount of the doorgames I enjoy playing to keep
my mind sharp. The hobbies are a temporary relief from the other stress in
my life.

  I have several bulletin and information doors on ham radio and weather,
as well as the "WeatherCaster" door where you can "create a forecast" (it's
advised one checks with their local National Weather Service Office or
meteorological agency for the latest forecasts and data). While I manually
enter the data in the "Weather Notice" door, it still gives folks an idea
of what to expect over the next week in central Arkansas. 

  We're heading into the active part of our spring tornado season now, and 
that means more days of thunderstorms and downtime. No amount of surge
protection will stop damage from a direct or close lightning strike.

Daryl

.... Chain Lightning -- when you can't stop at just one bolt.
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