[wxqc] frustrated

[Steve Hatchett]

My APRS/CWOP data is generated by a dedicated older laptop that has a low
power draw, its own internal battery, and is connected to a UPS as well. It
also has all power settings set for minimal power usage (for example the
screen shuts off after 1 minute of inactivity). It can run for quite a long
time after the power goes out. I know that there are ham folks that submit
via radio the data collected and formatted by software running on a
computer.

But if you really want the direct to radio from the data logger, look into
the option of selling your current data logger and buying the one you
wanted. It would be a lot less than buying a whole new weather station.

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net
[mailto:wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net] On Behalf Of Don Jeerings
Sent: 08/01/2007 6:17 PM
To: Discussion of weather data quality issues
Subject: [wxqc] frustrated

The computer is useless when the internet and/or the power goes down during
a hurricane or local storm. The Radio link becomes the major means of
communicating data to the weather service. 
12 volts power for the radio and TNC is no  problem.  During a storm the
computer has little purpose except to record what's happening for later
analysis. The National Weather Service needs the data to be current. 
 
Today we had many local storms cross the state. The lightning strike counter
has run continuously ( remember we are the second largest thunderstorm
capitol in the word) Our 60 some SkyWarn storm spotters were active all day
with direct communications to the Weather Service and the county EOC's .  My
cable connection only dropped out once today. 
This may be difficult to understand for you people that only have a few
storms a year.  Gentlemen, please forgive me for being so wound up, as I
said, I am frustrated.