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Change Location: already possible?/idea - Mic - 2018-05-15
Hi there,
I´ve got a question on lightningmaps.org: Is it possible to change the location?
As far as I know, the location is determined automatically via IP address, consequently it can´t be changed manually. The problem is that sometimes this method is not very precise, e. g. in my case: According to my IP, I live more than 60 kilometres away from my home (I suppose that the IP address I use actually matches the place where my provider drives its server). This problem might concern many users since the IP location differs form your real position, too, if you use Tor, VPN or even if you live in the countryside.
In my opinion, it would be great if it was possible to enter a position so that your location (or any location) would be marked (like an IP location currently is marked).
What do you think?
Kind regards,
Mic
RE: Change Location: already possible?/idea - PeterTim - 2018-05-15
(2018-05-15, 14:13)Mic Wrote: Hi there,
I´ve got a question on lightningmaps.org: Is it possible to change the location?
As far as I know, the location is determined automatically via IP address, consequently it can´t be changed manually. The problem is that sometimes this method is not very precise, e. g. in my case: According to my IP, I live more than 60 kilometres away from my home (I suppose that the IP address I use actually matches the place where my provider drives its server). This problem might concern many users since the IP location differs form your real position, too, if you use Tor, VPN or even if you live in the countryside.
In my opinion, it would be great if it was possible to enter a position so that your location (or any location) would be marked (like an IP location currently is marked).
What do you think?
Kind regards,
Mic
I am not sure but Is your station location not displayed by the data that you have been entered on the page in which you yourself give infoe about: What system do you have, antenna's etc. ...
RE: Change Location: already possible?/idea - mwaters - 2018-05-15
Your station's location is determined by the GPS antenna connected to your controller, never your IP.
RE: Change Location: already possible?/idea - cutty - 2018-05-15
I Think MIC is referring to non-operator browser access, not as operator of station.
RE: Change Location: already possible?/idea - Mic - 2018-05-15
(2018-05-15, 16:53)Cutty Wrote: I Think MIC is referring to non-operator browser access, not as operator of station.
Yes, I´m referring to lightningmaps...
Sorry for not mentioning that