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The Weather Preferences tab (PC)

Live weather maps can be superimposed over your position. From this screen you can change different options related to the NEXRAD weather maps that the software supports. Although generally used for aviation, this feature is available to any TeleType user (although subject to additional fees).

The weather maps are updated by downloading the latest map from the internet. This means that you cannot update the weather maps unless your PDA or PC has an internet connection. The software can be configured to automatically dial out to the internet when updated maps are needed. For more information, see the Internet Preferences tab.

Server - This option allows you to alternate between two servers. While the data is the same data and server, availability may vary. Select Other server if one is unavailable at the moment. Currently weather servers are available only for the US and Canada.

You must have the *_radar.ttm files for the weather maps to be visible on your screen.

Load-in-view loads - These options allow you to choose what happens when File > Load in View > Weather Maps is selected.

Closest to Screen Center - Loads only the map closest to the center of the screen.

Around Current Position - Loads the weather map around the current position.

All Maps in View - Loads weather maps for each radar station that is in view on the screen.

You will need to enter a valid license from TeleType in order to use the Weather maps feature.

To see the current weather maps in your web browser you can go to http://www.crh.noaa.gov/radar/ and select the radar station closest to your current location. For more information on what the colors represent on the radar maps, you can go to http://weather.noaa.gov/radar/radinfo/radinfo.html#color.