WEATHER FAX FOR MY PC VIA SSB

windthief · 14-09-2005, 09:18

First off my caps lock is off, lol.

What are you guys using for a weather fax program on your pc's, via SSB? I am working with an Icom IC M600 and a Sony Ibook.

Many thanks,

The crew of WINDTHIEF

Jon D · 14-09-2005, 09:37

When disconnected from the internet we use every source available. Local radio, our eyes, barometer and weather fax.

For PC software I use Xaxro Weatherfax 2000 soundcard version, works like a champ with my old SEA225 SSB. If you have a newer SSB they offer different version that accept direct data from the SSB.

Talbot · 14-09-2005, 10:38

Good weather links:

http://www.franksingleton.clara.net/...ial_sites.html - speaks for itself
http://www.pervisell.com/ham/dnjvfax.html free download of JVFAXhttp://www.hffax.de/html/hauptteil_wxsat.htm selection of different links to weather programmes and comments on them
http://www.globalmarinenet.net/grib.htm Grib files
http://www3.sympatico.ca/hehilgen/vax498.htm Herb's weather routing
http://www.opc.ncep.noaa.gov/ These guys know something about the weather.
http://www.sat.dundee.ac.uk/ Weather satellite downloads (need to register)

windthief · 16-09-2005, 09:52

Thanks guys, those are all very good sites and will come in handy. I'm going to make my choice after the ssb/ham course on the 23rd-25th here in San Diego.

**GordMay** · 16-09-2005, 13:49

“Good Old Boat” magazine will be publishing an article on Weather Interpretation & Reading Surface Maps (author’s title), under their (edited) title:
“Going cruising? Here’s how to read the weather maps”.
The author’s been paid, so would expect it to appear in the next (Oct-Nov) issue.
For a FREE introductory copy (sample issue) of Good Old Boat magazine, goto: http://www.goodoldboat.com/

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14-09-2005, 09:18	#1
windthief Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shelter Island Marina Boat: Cal, 2-30, 35ft - Windthief Posts: 113 Images: 91	WEATHER FAX FOR MY PC VIA SSB First off my caps lock is off, lol. What are you guys using for a weather fax program on your pc's, via SSB? I am working with an Icom IC M600 and a Sony Ibook. Many thanks, The crew of WINDTHIEF __________________ Brad D. S.V. WINDTHIEF WWW.WINDTHIEF.COM Last edited by windthief; 14-09-2005 at 09:34.

14-09-2005, 09:37	#2
Jon D Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL currently CLODs [cruisers living on dirt] Posts: 364 Images: 11	When disconnected from the internet we use every source available. Local radio, our eyes, barometer and weather fax. For PC software I use Xaxro Weatherfax 2000 soundcard version, works like a champ with my old SEA225 SSB. If you have a newer SSB they offer different version that accept direct data from the SSB. __________________ Jon S/Y Sirius Moody 47

14-09-2005, 10:38	#3
Talbot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stavanger, Norway Boat: Last boat was a Catalac 9m Hi-Jude Posts: 2,026 Images: 23	Good weather links: http://www.franksingleton.clara.net/...ial_sites.html - speaks for itself http://www.pervisell.com/ham/dnjvfax.html free download of JVFAXhttp://www.hffax.de/html/hauptteil_wxsat.htm selection of different links to weather programmes and comments on them http://www.globalmarinenet.net/grib.htm Grib files http://www3.sympatico.ca/hehilgen/vax498.htm Herb's weather routing http://www.opc.ncep.noaa.gov/ These guys know something about the weather. http://www.sat.dundee.ac.uk/ Weather satellite downloads (need to register) __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss." Robert A Heinlein

16-09-2005, 09:52	#4
windthief Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shelter Island Marina Boat: Cal, 2-30, 35ft - Windthief Posts: 113 Images: 91	my p.c. Thanks guys, those are all very good sites and will come in handy. I'm going to make my choice after the ssb/ham course on the 23rd-25th here in San Diego. __________________ Brad D. S.V. WINDTHIEF WWW.WINDTHIEF.COM

16-09-2005, 13:49	#5
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,330 Images: 230	“Good Old Boat” magazine will be publishing an article on Weather Interpretation & Reading Surface Maps (author’s title), under their (edited) title: “Going cruising? Here’s how to read the weather maps”. The author’s been paid, so would expect it to appear in the next (Oct-Nov) issue. For a FREE introductory copy (sample issue) of Good Old Boat magazine, goto: http://www.goodoldboat.com/ __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

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