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by Gys 3918 days ago
The other devices (preferably more then one) should be on other boats to be effective out on the oceans. So there is bit of a chicken en egg problem: not very useful if you are the only user.

It would be a project to discuss with a big freight company. One that has already many boats out there anyway. Maybe to get it started and financed.
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toomuchtodo 3917 days ago
Have you looked at XM weather? I believe it'll show lightening strikes. It has a subscription, but is of course broadcast only via the XM satellite.

http://www.xmwxweather.com/marine/

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Gys 3917 days ago
Never knew of XM weather. But the reception is only in US & Canada so I guess only interesting for coastal areas ? Nevertheless, I wonder where they get their lightning data. Which is US-only according to the website.
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