• After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.

    I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.

    For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.

    From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.

    Sincerely, Jeff D.

Mobile Anemometer Solution

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Ok, I need to get some mobile wind measuring equipment. I know InSpeed makes good equipment. I want something to leave up all the time, so it needs to be sturdy. Any ideas? I have some small mounting capabilites on the roof with the rack on the top of the Jeep. I want something low profile.
 
Your help appreciated, please...

I am taking an intense interest in weather as I am taking up soaring as a sport. I am already into some electric R/C flying.

I would like to get a carry anemometer for under $100.00 to help me determine flying conditions.

There are some hand-held types offered at this site:

www.pro-measure.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=48

I'd greatly appreciate knowing which model would give me the best wind speed reading for the price, or is that possible for under $100.00? :p

Is the cup style more preferred?

Thank you very much.

• Stan

P.S. I am located in Texas, so the wind can shift direction as easily as one sneezes. :D
 
Cup style is more preferred. With the impeller models (like the Kestrels), you have to get it pointed directly into the wind stream otherwise it won't get a good reading. Kestrels are still good though, especially if you want to get one that you can carry around your neck or put in your pocket. Several models measure temperature and dewpoint, also.

For your use, I would recommend the InSpeed handheld model. It's cheap, works really well, and it's easy to perform maintenance. I can't remember the price, but I know it's well under $100. I've had one for several years and love it. I have one of the mag mount models for chasing also.
 
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