Comments on: Track Thunderstorms with the Thunderbolt Storm Detector http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/20/track-thunderstorms-with-the-thunderbolt-storm-detector/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:22:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: George http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/20/track-thunderstorms-with-the-thunderbolt-storm-detector/comment-page-1/#comment-97101 George Fri, 04 Feb 2011 05:24:23 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=23670#comment-97101 This device is way overpriced!! Highly recommended to buy other cheaper detectors under $100!! Also, its a good idea to just check with your radio, many people should read this in order to save their money!!!!! This device is way overpriced!! Highly recommended to buy other cheaper detectors under $100!! Also, its a good idea to just check with your radio, many people should read this in order to save their money!!!!!

]]> By: Mark http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/20/track-thunderstorms-with-the-thunderbolt-storm-detector/comment-page-1/#comment-46733 Mark Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:17:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=23670#comment-46733 I want the new Motorola Droid with the weather app that puts you on a Google Map with high-res radar with data on it. More useful than these lightning detectors. I want the new Motorola Droid with the weather app that puts you on a Google Map with high-res radar with data on it. More useful than these lightning detectors.

]]> By: Lex http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/20/track-thunderstorms-with-the-thunderbolt-storm-detector/comment-page-1/#comment-46705 Lex Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:04:14 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=23670#comment-46705 Probably less informative but any AM radio detects lightning at great distances. Especially when you're really trying to hear what's being broadcast. Sounds a bit like cardboard ripping. Probably less informative but any AM radio detects lightning at great distances. Especially when you’re really trying to hear what’s being broadcast. Sounds a bit like cardboard ripping.

]]> By: Joseph Kuesis http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/20/track-thunderstorms-with-the-thunderbolt-storm-detector/comment-page-1/#comment-46704 Joseph Kuesis Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:56:06 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=23670#comment-46704 Lynn, I just happened to get this feed and would like to comment. ThunderBolt is so much more than a " Lightning Detector" A Lightning Detector works in the following way : 1 bit of data in / 1 bit of data out. ThunderBolt is more of a hand-held computer. It receives a constant stream of data from the storm and with its enhanced software can correctly tell it's user the details of the approaching storm to the unit's location. It communicates in plain English with well over 50 text screens. ETA is given in minutes, the speed of approaching storm is calculated, the severity of the storm is given ( whether it contains multiple cells or squall lines ), when the storm has reached the point when you can get struck by a lightning stroke ( Storm is Local ), and the time for the storm to safely clear your area. The unit also allows it's user to set 3 manual alarms and receive a 4th alarm ( Storm is Local alarm at the 8 mile range) automatically. Enhanced Squall detection and filtering, an enhanced back lit screen, and the longest warranty of any hand-held unit allow ThunderBolt to be " Best in-class". ThunderBolt does all of this in " REAL-TIME" as it is happening at the users location. Oh yes, and the unit will tell you about the strikes in your area. When I display at trade shows I often set-up a computer running supposed "Live Radar". I then ask participants to look at the ThunderBolt and then come back in 10-20 minutes so the " Live Radar" can catch-up to the unit. The unit is used in a host of industries where accuracy is key. Schools/Universities/Youth Sports/The US Military / Petroleum/ Chemical/Mining/ Construction ( all types ) / Amusement parks / Zoos / and so many more. Many ThunderBolt users are just like you. Lynn,
I just happened to get this feed and would like to comment.
ThunderBolt is so much more than a ” Lightning Detector”

A Lightning Detector works in the following way : 1 bit of data in / 1 bit of data out. ThunderBolt is more of a hand-held computer. It receives a constant stream of data from the storm and with its enhanced software can correctly tell it’s user the details of the approaching storm to the unit’s location. It communicates in plain English with well over 50 text screens. ETA is given in minutes, the speed of approaching storm is calculated, the severity of the storm is given ( whether it contains multiple cells or squall lines ), when the storm has reached the point when you can get struck by a lightning stroke ( Storm is Local ), and the time for the storm to safely clear your area. The unit also allows it’s user to set 3 manual alarms and receive a 4th alarm ( Storm is Local alarm at the 8 mile range) automatically. Enhanced Squall detection and filtering, an enhanced back lit screen, and the longest warranty of any hand-held unit allow ThunderBolt to be ” Best in-class”.
ThunderBolt does all of this in ” REAL-TIME” as it is happening at the users location.
Oh yes, and the unit will tell you about the strikes in your area.

When I display at trade shows I often set-up a computer running supposed “Live Radar”. I then ask participants to look at the ThunderBolt and then come back in 10-20 minutes so the ” Live Radar” can catch-up to the unit.

The unit is used in a host of industries where accuracy is key.
Schools/Universities/Youth Sports/The US Military / Petroleum/ Chemical/Mining/ Construction ( all types ) / Amusement parks / Zoos / and so many more. Many ThunderBolt users are just like you.

]]> By: Lynn L http://the-gadgeteer.com/2009/10/20/track-thunderstorms-with-the-thunderbolt-storm-detector/comment-page-1/#comment-46696 Lynn L Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:09:59 +0000 http://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=23670#comment-46696 Seems like an awful expensive lighting detector. What they seem to have above a normal lighting detector (they all have the various leds to indicate how far away the lighting strike is) is the extra software to calculate that the storm is moving your way and an eta. Most lighting detectors can be had for under 100 bucks... that is a lot extra for that little bit. Seems like an awful expensive lighting detector. What they seem to have above a normal lighting detector (they all have the various leds to indicate how far away the lighting strike is) is the extra software to calculate that the storm is moving your way and an eta. Most lighting detectors can be had for under 100 bucks… that is a lot extra for that little bit.

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