[AMRadio] Lightning detector

[w3slk at verizon.net]

Rob,
    I got one similar to that when I purchased my weather station years ago. 
I got more false reports on it to the point it couldn't be trusted. I'm not 
sure if the technology has changed but looking at the price, I would say 
not. I don't know how much of a Luddite you are, but if you do happen to own 
a smart phone, Weather Bug has an app imbedded that detects lightning with 
almost deadly accuracy. $44 for a safety item? I don't think I would put a 
lot of stock into it. But that is just my opinion.

Mod-U-Lator,
Mike(y)
W3SLK

-----Original Message----- 
From: Rob Atkinson
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 5:56 AM
To: Discussion of AM Radio in the Amateur Service
Subject: [AMRadio] Lightning detector

Well we don't have to worry about lightning up here now when it is 3
degrees outside, but this gadget got my attention when it was mentioned in
a broadcaster magazine.  Not wild about gadgets normally, especially since
most have a monthly bleed fee, but this seems to be (surprisingly) like the
old days, a gadget you pay for once and use.

Acurite lightning detector:
http://www.acurite.com/lightning-detector-02020.html

Anyone ever used one of these things?   Might be nice in summer when
roaming around the QTH and not checking a computer.

73

Rob
K5UJ
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