Trying new data sources

So yesterday I looked into the SpotterNetwork after hearing good things from Al Petrycha at the NSCC in Feb and on the compatibility chart it shows StormLab as being the app with the most green checked items for compatibility.

I went ahead and ordered a copy of StormLab and Interwarn. Both products I found were distributed (and maybe written by) meteorogist Evan Bookbinder. I had sent Evan copies of the Storms of 2004, 5 & 6 late last year to be used as spotter training material.

So today in my inbox I have my new authorization codes for both products and will be installing them over lunch and seeing how they work.

I’m still on the fence about what to do with wxworx which has been a great tool and continues to be. I think this will be a transition year for my data sources as I field test cell phone provided data thru StormLab/Interwarn and XM satellite data thru Baron wxworx. I lknow that the Cingular coverage map has large holes in w NE parts of SD and some areas off the interstate in w KS. All areas I find myself in often during chase season.