Are you sure the gauge is free of debris?

I checked mine recently after a zero rainfall report and sure enough
it was plugged up.

--- In wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com, "masonjh1" <masonjh1@...>
wrote:
>
> I know Rain Gauges have been talked about before--but I have a
> LaCrosse 2317CP with rain gauge--my readings are all within
acceptable
> parameters, but I'm concerned about my rain gauge reading.  We had
> rain last night and my reading was .03 inch--I have a manual rain
> gauge I used before I got my Christmas gift and it read .30 this
> morning.  That's 10 times more than my LaCrosse showed.  Is there
> anyway of tweaking--or adjusting the rainfall? If not, any
suggestions
> as to how I might improve my readings to be more accurate?
>

I have a 2310 and I do believe that each tip of the bucket is .02. SO
I would not get a .03 reading.
Was it in Heavyweather that you saw the reading and not WU.
Just to add to my Duh's as Mark would be so quick to point out. I have
mixed up the hourly rainfall with the total rainfall on the WU report.
I have also had times when spider webs would stop the rain bucket from
tipping. Those spider webs are strong, same thing with the wind
sensor. Every so often, when I think of it, I spray around each of
them to keep the bugs out.

Steve

Ok all you weather folks, here is your chance.
Check out this website:
Shttp://www.mountwashington.org/education/daytrips/
Also click on the EDU Trips

Anyone up to the challenge????

Steve

Deborah,
I would really like to do it, but the part about being in good
physical shape may be a stopper. I do walk a lot, but I don't do any
mountain climbing.
I live only about 60 Miles as the crow flies, not counting the "up"
part, but windy roads to get there, a bit over 2 hours.

The registration starts in August, I might just go there this summer
and see waht they say.

Steve

Deborah,
That is strange. So when you press the button to listen to the
broadcast it stays on for listening, however if you receive an alert,
it shuts off the broadcast after a certain amount of time?
I found the manual on-line and I agree it does not address this issue,
it even states the button to push for continious listening.
My radio does not work like yours, when on continious broadcast it
stays on even after an alert.

Steve

Deborah,

I am wondering if there is a way to turn off the SAME alerts as a
test.

Do you have it currently configured to accept all alerts?

If you disable the SAME alerts, it should not turn off the radio
after one as been activated.

I know this defeats the purpose of the SAME radio, but it would be
worth knowing.

Thanks.

--- In wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com, "Deborah Kee"
<debkee@...> wrote:
>
> Your correct. I've had it on continuously since we started the
broadcasting,
> and came across the situation during the weekly test. It was then I
> remembered that it will turn off in about an hour after the tones
come
> across. I've had it on during weather events, if only to keep it
from
> sounding the siren as to not wake the little people, and it does go
off by
> itself. It wasn't the cheapest model on the shelf when I bought it,
but it
> was surely not on the high end either. Maybe I can look in to
getting a
> different one down the line. But my concern is that it may happen
to others,
> and it is a factor to consider in the efforts we are trying to
achieve here.
>
> It's really not a big issue, unless I'm not here during weather
events.
> Which is a valid possibility at times. Like during the weekly test
this
> week.  :-)
>
> ~ Deborah
>
>
> On 7/6/06, steve_03222 <steve_03222@...> wrote:
> >
> >   Deborah,
> > That is strange. So when you press the button to listen to the
> > broadcast it stays on for listening, however if you receive an
alert,
> > it shuts off the broadcast after a certain amount of time?
> > I found the manual on-line and I agree it does not address this
issue,
> > it even states the button to push for continious listening.
> > My radio does not work like yours, when on continious broadcast it
> > stays on even after an alert.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
> >
>

I am not sure, but .81 / 27 = .03 in per tip.

The manual states a 1mm resolution. (0.0394 In).

It is possible that your test was correct.

I am not sure if 4 oz should have produced an inch or two. You have
to calculate the surface area of the rain collector then in turn a
volume calculation.

It may prove to be accurate.

I will dig up an old post I did on the calculations. It is in a
message somewhere in the group.

Will check it out tomorrow.

--- In wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com, James Mason
<masonjh1@...> wrote:
>
> I checked mine--there was a little dirt--and a little spider web
not attached--I cleaned it thoroughly--and tested it--it tripped 27
times and HeavyWeather showed .73 and WU showed .81.  Would have
thought the 4 oz of water I used in the test would have shown at
least an inch or two. As you can tell, I did dribble the water in to
cause it to trip 27 times.  Thanks for all the comments.  I'm
checking with LaCrosse ito see if they have any suggestions.
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low  PC-to-Phone
call rates.
>

Not sure if this was posted or not, but the web page has been updated
and it now also shows some weather radio's that have external audio
jacks.
Take a look and see what's new.
Just curious if anyone else is currently working towards getting set
up to participate in this project.
http://home.comcast.net/~wuhu_software/
The link to the NWS Audio Broadcast Page is now right at the top of
the main page, can't miss it.

Steve

-----Original Message-----
From: wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com [mailto:wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of steve_03222
Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 7:31 AM
To: wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [wuhu_software_group] NWS Live Audio Broadcast

Not sure if this was posted or not, but the web page has been updated
and it now also shows some weather radio's that have external audio
jacks.
Take a look and see what's new.
Just curious if anyone else is currently working towards getting set
up to participate in this project.
http://home.comcast.net/~wuhu_software/
The link to the NWS Audio Broadcast Page is now right at the top of
the main page, can't miss it.

Steve

Dickie,

I did a google for oddcast and linux and found this page:

http://www.gnuware.com/icecast/chap_09_07.html

If you are able to stream your audio using linux and oddcast, please let us know.

Also, if you could put together a document for other users on how to setup and configure the system, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

--- In wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com, "Dickie Bradford" <dbradford@...> wrote:
>
> HI Steve,
>
> I am going to participate, just looking around to see what radio will work
> the best for the project.... Any suggestions?
>
> and is there any software availible to run the stream on a linux server??
> or is everyone mainly staying with Windows?
>
> Dickie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of steve_03222
> Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 7:31 AM
> To: wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [wuhu_software_group] NWS Live Audio Broadcast
>
>
> Not sure if this was posted or not, but the web page has been updated
> and it now also shows some weather radio's that have external audio
> jacks.
> Take a look and see what's new.
> Just curious if anyone else is currently working towards getting set
> up to participate in this project.
> http://home.comcast.net/~wuhu_software/
> The link to the NWS Audio Broadcast Page is now right at the top of
> the main page, can't miss it.
>
> Steve
>
>
>
>
> --
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>

Mason,

I found my old post on the approximate surface area of the rain
collector (I guessed 3" x 5", should be pretty close).

If WUHU registered a .81 increase in the rain total then you can
calculate the approximate volume of the water you poured.

If the rain collector is approximately 15 sq inches then:

.81 (in) x 15 (sq. inches) = 12.15 (cubic inches).

12.15 cubic inches is approximately 6.73 fluid oz.

Is it possible that you poured 6.73 oz versus 4 oz?

Thanks.

--- In wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com, "wuhu_software"
<wuhu_software@...> wrote:
>
>
> I am not sure, but .81 / 27 = .03 in per tip.
>
> The manual states a 1mm resolution. (0.0394 In).
>
> It is possible that your test was correct.
>
> I am not sure if 4 oz should have produced an inch or two. You have
> to calculate the surface area of the rain collector then in turn a
> volume calculation.
>
> It may prove to be accurate.
>
> I will dig up an old post I did on the calculations. It is in a
> message somewhere in the group.
>
> Will check it out tomorrow.
>
> --- In wuhu_software_group@yahoogroups.com, James Mason
> <masonjh1@> wrote:
> >
> > I checked mine--there was a little dirt--and a little spider web
> not attached--I cleaned it thoroughly--and tested it--it tripped 27
> times and HeavyWeather showed .73 and WU showed .81.  Would have
> thought the 4 oz of water I used in the test would have shown at
> least an inch or two. As you can tell, I did dribble the water in
to
> cause it to trip 27 times.  Thanks for all the comments.  I'm
> checking with LaCrosse ito see if they have any suggestions.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger's low  PC-to-Phone
> call rates.
> >
>

Dickie,
If you go to the following web page:
http://home.comcast.net/~wuhu_software/
You will find a link at the top of the page to the new page for the
Live NWS Broadcasts.
It lists a few weather radios that are listed as having an audio
output jack.
In addition to the output jack, you might need an external antenna,
depending on how close you are to the nearest NWS tower and what
obstacles might be in the way.
Alan, gave a link to a scanner which he has had good luck with, I
see.

It does not have to be very fancy, just a radio that will get a
clear signal and has an audio output jack.
Beware though, some weather radio's have an external "alert" jack,
that is not the same as an audio output jack.

Hope this helps.
steve

Deborah,
Will be interesting to see what happens, but my guess is that it will
just turn off the audible alarm when  SAME alert is received.
Mine has the same function, but give it a try to see.


Steve