Rob Sermon
At the minimum, (beside the Mark 1 Eye Ball) what gear is needed for a successful chase?
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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.
Derek Weston
EF5
Most important, with cost consideration
1) Vehicle
2) map, weather radio. (<50 dollars)
3) Laptop + wireless net + radar program + GPS. (low end: 400/25mo/75/125)
Really, not too much overhead for a new hobby. People used to make a go of it with 1&2 for years. So, have those at the minimum.
I'd say the majority of the people here that put some serious time in chasing have one two and three.
1) Vehicle
2) map, weather radio. (<50 dollars)
3) Laptop + wireless net + radar program + GPS. (low end: 400/25mo/75/125)
Really, not too much overhead for a new hobby. People used to make a go of it with 1&2 for years. So, have those at the minimum.
I'd say the majority of the people here that put some serious time in chasing have one two and three.
4) a reasonable knowledge of what the hell you're doing
5) gas money
6) hotel money
7) toll road money
8) camera
9) inverter
Apparently I'm getting my wireless data at the wrong place as mine is $60 per month PLUS taxes... Oh, and the data card at over $100
5) gas money
6) hotel money
7) toll road money
8) camera
9) inverter
Apparently I'm getting my wireless data at the wrong place as mine is $60 per month PLUS taxes... Oh, and the data card at over $100
Rob Sermon
Iv'e got 1, 2, &3. I reckon I'm set. Oh, you didn't mention 4. A strong knowlegable voice sayin "No, hell no! Sit here and let it come to you!"
Rob Sermon
I've got your 4 through 9 Steve, but I might need my number 4.
Robert Edmonds
EF5
or just stay away from toll roads... ugh I hate those things. But yes you do find your self on them, so I think that'd be handy too.
Robert:
Ha! Yeah, I only use them when I'm on my way to a target area. I avoid them like the plague when it comes to chasing.
Rob S:
I dig your signature remark!
Ha! Yeah, I only use them when I'm on my way to a target area. I avoid them like the plague when it comes to chasing.
Rob S:
I dig your signature remark!
Brandon Sullivan
EF5
Also.. Maybe radio equipment... Especially from Car to Car
And with GPS, always nice to be able to link it to your laptop so you can overlay position to radar..
Finally, with an inverter, Find it much more effecient than a "inverter" all though it is still something like an inverter..
And with GPS, always nice to be able to link it to your laptop so you can overlay position to radar..
Finally, with an inverter, Find it much more effecient than a "inverter" all though it is still something like an inverter..
Rob Sermon
ROTFLMAO, Brandon! A HAM is in the future. Right now I'm paying off an "Allen Brothers" steak bill. OTT is anyone going to NSCC in Denver?
Brandon Sullivan
EF5
Ill be at Convention... Cant wait..
Yeah, HAM radio is pretty sweet...MUCHHHH more reliable than CB
Yeah, HAM radio is pretty sweet...MUCHHHH more reliable than CB
Chris Lott
EF4
Just curious with the HAM talk and GPS. Even though I don't have a GPS, my ham radio is capable of linking a GPS to it and will track my position. Is that good for sites like spotter network where people can see my position?
Rob Sermon
I've got Derek's 1 through 3, my 4, and Steve's 5 through 9. I guess I is in High Cotton as they say.
Rob Sermon
Chris, the only thing I know about HAM is K west, and W east of the river. That and it tastes pretty good in navy beans. Steve might be able to help.
Brandon Sullivan
EF5
Yeah, you can link your GPS to your radio and use APRS.
You have to have a tower in range though to pick up your signal..
So not nearly as reliable as internet connection..
You have to have a tower in range though to pick up your signal..
So not nearly as reliable as internet connection..
Gordon Spencer
EF5
And don't forget yout Cyfre Cellular amplifier so you stay connected to your cellular towers for data and communications (Shameless Plug , LOL)
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