I've had to fix, replace actually, a lot more computers over the years than
anything else I ve even heard of. It's not just the power supply, believe
me. These days, there's always current through that mother board and they're
very sensitive. A lot of times it's something stupid like modems and lan
cards and such,b ut I've seen several friend mother boards where it came
through those cards, and just as many from power supplies where little is
anything else in the house was damaged. Usually if it's the power supply it
came on, there's at least 1 other thing in the house damaged like a TV or
something but not always. I will say, TV's are close, they seem to get
damaged a lot in lightning storms. I wouldn't miss mine though so I don't
worry about it, but my computer, it gets unplugged for all those storms.
Right after I disconnect my antennas for my radio equipment.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Colin McDonald" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [WXSpots] Plan for 1.0 Release!
> why is that?
> computers are no more susseptable to electrical storms then fridges,
> furnaces, microwaves excetra....do you disconnect those as well?
> If your electrical system gets hit by a lightening strike, your going to
> have bigger problems then a burnt out lan card or PC power supply anyway.
> 73
> Colin, V A6BKX
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lou Kline" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 2:03 PM
> Subject: Re: Fw: [WXSpots] Plan for 1.0 Release!
>
>
>> Actually, when there is severe weather around, the very last thing I want
>> to do is start up my computer. It is generally disconnected until the
>> rough weather passes.
>>
>> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>>
>>
>>
>> At 11:36 AM 8/26/2007 -0400, you wrote:
>> >Hi, all.
>> >
>> >Please give this a try if you are interested.
>> >
>> >The more people who sign on and use it, the better.
>> >
>> >For those of you on the blindhams list, it seems to work very well with
>> >Jaws.
>> >
>> >73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, MI
>> >
>> >
>> >----- Original Message -----
>> >From: <[log in to unmask]>
>> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> >Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2007 10:10 AM
>> >Subject: [WXSpots] Plan for 1.0 Release!
>> >
>> >
>> > > Hi All,
>> > >
>> > > So far, everything looks good with version 0.4. There are only two
> minor
>> > > agenda items - allow a single quote on the setup form and change the
>> > > messaging
>> > > form font to a true type font. Unless anything else comes to light,
> I
>> > > plan
>> > > on releasing version 1.0 before next Saturday.
>> > >
>> > > With that in mind, I'd REALLY appreciate it if you will get your
> SkyWarn
>> > > group members to try out the program this week while we are still in
>> > > BETA. I
>> > > know that we will still have some user testing after 1.0 is released
> (and
>> > > as
>> > > long as there isn't a severe weather event going on that's fine),
>> > > but
> I'd
>> > > like
>> > > to see the testing phase die some after 1.0's release.
>> > >
>> > > Also, for this idea to take hold, we really need to get enough users
> on
>> > > the
>> > > system for it to become useful. Please start spreading the word now
> in
>> > > any
>> > > way that you can. A couple of ideas come to mind:
>> > >
>> > > - Tell the members of your local SkyWarn / Amateur Radio group.
>> > >
>> > > - If you maintain a web page (or know someone who does), encourage
> them
>> > > to
>> > > add a link to _http://www.wxspots.com_ (http://www.wxspots.com) .
>> > >
>> > > - Spread the word on any e-mail groups that you may be a part of.
>> > >
>> > > - Spread the word to other weather enthusiasts. Remember, you don't
> have
>> > > to
>> > > be a ham to use WXSpots, and the additional eyes will make this
> service
>> > > more
>> > > valuable. It might also wind up bringing a few people into the
> Amateur
>> > > Radio hobby. Weather clubs and weather station users groups come to
>> > > mind, and
>> > > I'm sure there are many other possibilities. Think outside the box!
>> > >
>> > > - Post to forums such as QRZ with text along the lines of:
>> > >
>> > > WXSpots, a new tool in the tool chest for SkyWarn operations and
> weather
>> > > enthusiasts is now available! WXSpots is a free, Internet based
> system
>> > > designed
>> > > to quickly disseminate observed reports of severe weather.
>> > >
>> > > WXSpots is not intended to replace Amateur Radio. By it's vary
> nature of
>> > > dependence on the Internet, WXSpots can't provide data from a
> severely
>> > > affected
>> > > area. On the other hand, WXSpots can quickly communicate data from
> those
>> > > observers just outside it. It also provides the means to help
> monitor
>> > > local
>> > > severe weather as it unfolds with many more observers able to
> communicate
>> > > what
>> > > they are seeing.
>> > >
>> > > WXSpots features include
>> > >
>> > > - The ability to disseminate observations quickly and efficiently
>> > > anywhere.
>> > > - The ability to add the eyes of SkyWarn enthusiasts who aren't
> Amateur
>> > > Radio Operators.
>> > > - An automated, recorded record of recent observations.
>> > > - The ability to keep tabs on current observations without
> necessarily
>> > > being
>> > > near a radio.
>> > >
>> > > To learn more, please visit _www.wxspots.com_
>> > > (http://www.wxspots.com)
> ,
>> > > and
>> > > be sure to read through the FAQ page while you are there!
>> > > ----
>> > >
>> > > Any other suggestions for spreading the word are welcome and
> appreciated!
>> > >
>> > > 73, Scott
>> > > N3FJP
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the
>> > > all-new
> AOL
>> > > at
>> > > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >--
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>> >Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.8/973 - Release Date:
>> >8/25/2007
>> >5:00 PM
>>
>> Louis Kim Kline
>> A.R.S. K2LKK
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>> Work e-mail: [log in to unmask]
>> Work Telephone: (585) 232-1111
>>
>>
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> 5:00 PM
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