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RE: Activated, but not visible on maps - SteveQlQ - 2017-08-19
Joe and Kevin..I moved my antenna about 10 feet from where it was and changed the gains to 8x4, 8x4 just as an experiment, and this is a capture of the live signals. Does this look better? Would you send me a copy of yours, so I can make a comparison?
I am using a 1 AMP wall wart from an unused Raspberry Pi. If you think there may be a better one, please let me know brand, model, etc., and I will replace it.
Thanks again.
RE: Activated, but not visible on maps - JupiterJoe - 2017-08-19
(2017-08-19, 03:10)SteveQlQ Wrote: Joe and Kevin..I moved my antenna about 10 feet from where it was and changed the gains to 8x4, 8x4 just as an experiment, and this is a capture of the live signals. Does this look better? Would you send me a copy of yours, so I can make a comparison?
I am using a 1 AMP wall wart from an unused Raspberry Pi. If you think there may be a better one, please let me know brand, model, etc., and I will replace it.
Thanks again.
I think it looks pretty good. I don't know why you aren't picking up more strikes. You can probably bring the gains up some if you want, you can always bring them back down if you go into interference.
I put mine up today since I disabled my high pass filter(was causing interference). I'm running 16*5 and 10*8 now, just to see how it will react. Might have to lower it when storms approach.
I've been using an iPad 5v USB adapter, but I just ordered a linear one online. I'll let you know if that cleans it up more when I get it.
RE: Activated, but not visible on maps - kevinmcc - 2017-08-19
Much improved. That 70-75 kHz interference is now gone.
That interference was really strong before.
You can click the Station number in the bottom of our posts and see the signals we are uploading.
There are small compression squiggles in the images, just ignore that.
This the power supply I got after others had recommend it.
https://www.powerstream.com/AC-1898.htm
RE: Activated, but not visible on maps - Eric.Wouters - 2017-08-19
There is still the good old trick to find local noise in the house if you still have one of those old little am radio's. Just tune to a free frequency and walk around the house. It'll scatter when you near something polluting the air ....
RE: Activated, but not visible on maps - kevinmcc - 2017-08-19
One more question for you SteveQlQ.
Is your GPS locked on?
How many Satellites does it say you are tracking?
RE: Activated, but not visible on maps - DelandeC - 2017-08-19
Hello,
To appear in the list, be sure that you set "anonym" to "N" in your blitzortung profile. Both for your station and your user account.
It seems that you have strong interference. You should consider to relocate your antennas.
RE: Activated, but not visible on maps - SteveQlQ - 2017-08-19
Kevin, thanks for the PS recommendation. Attached is the GPS info at the time I wrote this:
Steve
RE: Activated, but not visible on maps - SteveQlQ - 2017-08-19
THANK YOU ALL!!..After implementing a number of your suggestions, I now seem to be getting some legitimate strike data. I will do some sniffing for interference as mentioned by Eric, and I know I will definitely have to move my antenna assembly where it is just sitting on top of a bookshelf.
I appreciate everyone's help. I know my signals still are not as "pretty" as some, but as a friend says, "If it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid!" Once I move the antenna, I will start playing with the parameters again. Unfortunately, I live in a noise rich area, and who knows what will happen when I use my ham transmitter (with an attic antenna...damn HOA's).
Steve N2QLQ
RE: Activated, but not visible on maps - JupiterJoe - 2017-08-19
(2017-08-19, 12:38)SteveQlQ Wrote: THANK YOU ALL!!..After implementing a number of your suggestions, I now seem to be getting some legitimate strike data. I will do some sniffing for interference as mentioned by Eric, and I know I will definitely have to move my antenna assembly where it is just sitting on top of a bookshelf.
I appreciate everyone's help. I know my signals still are not as "pretty" as some, but as a friend says, "If it's stupid and it works, it's not stupid!" Once I move the antenna, I will start playing with the parameters again. Unfortunately, I live in a noise rich area, and who knows what will happen when I use my ham transmitter (with an attic antenna...damn HOA's).
Steve N2QLQ
This morning you're getting good signals! I'm still working on my optimal setup, hopefully I get it nailed down soon.
My antenna is in my back bedroom, mounted high and seems to work pretty good there.
RE: Activated, but not visible on maps - JupiterJoe - 2017-08-19
Btw, at the moment, you're ranked 2nd in the state for effectivity!
http://en.blitzortung.org/station_list.php?®ion_country=United%20States%20/%20Florida&stations_users=0&sort_column=500_km_60_m_e&sort_order=desc&limit_rows=100