RE: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Can anyone give a direct link to this app is the app store? Frank -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Deb Lewis Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 9:22 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices Overall, I'm very impressed with this app. It is very accessible. It does notify you when there is an alert for a city you are watching and you can watch 5 I believe. You can read or hear the warnings forecasts. In the FAQ they tell you that you may occasionally need to close it int he App switcher restart if it isn't ab le to get data. I've had to do that once but then all was well. Whether it's worth $10 probably depends on a variety of personal factors, but it does what it says it does does it accessibly. So if a weather radio style app is what you want, this will probably do the trick. On 4/27/11, Mike Arrigo n0...@charter.net wrote: I actually got this app, it is very accessible. The radio part does not actually play the NOAA weather radio, but rather, a computer voice reading the current conditions and forecast. Looks like the voices they are using are from Cepstral. This app has an interesting side effect though. Once installed, location tracking stays on all the time. I could understand this happening if the app was running, but even killing it in the app switcher and turning off notifications does not turn the location tracking off. The only way I could do this was to turn off location tracking in settings. On Apr 27, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: Hey all. I was reading about this app for IOS devices and it sounds cool. My question is is there any accessible app like that for Mac? I tried using the weather widgit that Dashboard has and I didn't like it. It would be nice if there were an actual app for Mac like the one you're talking about. When I owned a PC, I really liked a program called Weatheraloud but it didn't show any watches or warnings. I'd like something for this thing that would read current conditions and forecasts like that for the Mac. I'll do a google search but I figured that I'd ask all of you guys as well. Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Find me on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/deblewis53 Facebook: http://facebook.com/deblewis53 WWW: http://therideradio.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi Frank. I think the one you are referring to is called Imap Weather Radio. The direct App Store link is: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imapweather-radio/id413511993?mt=8 I have this app. It costs 10 dollars. While it does do some helpful things, in my opinion, it is not worth that much money unless they add more features in the future, which they certainly might. The other day, when we had tons of warnings and such, I did not hear one alert, and yes, I did have alerts turned on. Others have had better luck though, so maybe it is just something I am doing wrong. On May 1, 2011, at 8:10 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Can anyone give a direct link to this app is the app store? Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Find me on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/deblewis53 Facebook: http://facebook.com/deblewis53 WWW: http://therideradio.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
RE: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Thanks, I think that is the one I was looking for. Frank From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Schneider Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 8:49 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices Hi Frank. I think the one you are referring to is called Imap Weather Radio. The direct App Store link is: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imapweather-radio/id413511993?mt=8 I have this app. It costs 10 dollars. While it does do some helpful things, in my opinion, it is not worth that much money unless they add more features in the future, which they certainly might. The other day, when we had tons of warnings and such, I did not hear one alert, and yes, I did have alerts turned on. Others have had better luck though, so maybe it is just something I am doing wrong. On May 1, 2011, at 8:10 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Can anyone give a direct link to this app is the app store? Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Find me on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/deblewis53 Facebook: http://facebook.com/deblewis53 WWW: http://therideradio.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
For what it's worth, my own iMapweather radio has successfully alerted me of each thunderstorm watch and warning that has occurred within the past twenty-four hours. In fact, we are under one now. It also alerted me to a severe thunderstorm warning issued yesterday evening while we were watching a movie in a different part of the county. While the watch/warning box didn't even affect my home location, it detected my current location and issued the alert as appropriate. I had wondered if that would really worked as advertised, and sure enough, it did. My only complaint about the alerts at this point would be the inability to specify a more obnoxious alert tone. While the app did a great job of sending alerts in the middle of the night, I was sleeping too hard to have heard them. In some ways, it would be nice to have it alert me in the same way the iPhone's timer does, making racket until I turn it off. That would be sure to get my attention better. :-) In any case, more customization of the alerts would make this app really wonderful. Having said that, it does allow for very detailed customization of the type of alerts I wish to receive, which I have not seen in any other weather app as of yet. -- Jenny Wood Phone: (972) 989-3894 Email: kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On May 1, 2011, at 8:14 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Thanks, I think that is the one I was looking for. Frank From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Schneider Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 8:49 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices Hi Frank. I think the one you are referring to is called Imap Weather Radio. The direct App Store link is: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imapweather-radio/id413511993?mt=8 I have this app. It costs 10 dollars. While it does do some helpful things, in my opinion, it is not worth that much money unless they add more features in the future, which they certainly might. The other day, when we had tons of warnings and such, I did not hear one alert, and yes, I did have alerts turned on. Others have had better luck though, so maybe it is just something I am doing wrong. On May 1, 2011, at 8:10 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Can anyone give a direct link to this app is the app store? Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Find me on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/deblewis53 Facebook: http://facebook.com/deblewis53 WWW: http://therideradio.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Cheree Heppe here: Does the app allow for or alert for man made hazards, such as fires, etc? Regards, cheree Heppe Sent from my iPhone On 01/05/2011, at 6:39 AM, Jenny Wood kc5...@gmail.com wrote: For what it's worth, my own iMapweather radio has successfully alerted me of each thunderstorm watch and warning that has occurred within the past twenty-four hours. In fact, we are under one now. It also alerted me to a severe thunderstorm warning issued yesterday evening while we were watching a movie in a different part of the county. While the watch/warning box didn't even affect my home location, it detected my current location and issued the alert as appropriate. I had wondered if that would really worked as advertised, and sure enough, it did. My only complaint about the alerts at this point would be the inability to specify a more obnoxious alert tone. While the app did a great job of sending alerts in the middle of the night, I was sleeping too hard to have heard them. In some ways, it would be nice to have it alert me in the same way the iPhone's timer does, making racket until I turn it off. That would be sure to get my attention better. :-) In any case, more customization of the alerts would make this app really wonderful. Having said that, it does allow for very detailed customization of the type of alerts I wish to receive, which I have not seen in any other weather app as of yet. -- Jenny Wood Phone:(972) 989-3894 Email:kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On May 1, 2011, at 8:14 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Thanks, I think that is the one I was looking for. Frank From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Schneider Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 8:49 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices Hi Frank. I think the one you are referring to is called Imap Weather Radio. The direct App Store link is: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imapweather-radio/id413511993?mt=8 I have this app. It costs 10 dollars. While it does do some helpful things, in my opinion, it is not worth that much money unless they add more features in the future, which they certainly might. The other day, when we had tons of warnings and such, I did not hear one alert, and yes, I did have alerts turned on. Others have had better luck though, so maybe it is just something I am doing wrong. On May 1, 2011, at 8:10 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Can anyone give a direct link to this app is the app store? Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Find me on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/deblewis53 Facebook: http://facebook.com/deblewis53 WWW: http://therideradio.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi: Yes, it does. You can also set it to pick up any alert that is non weather related that would be broadcast over a weather radio, I'm assuming this would be something like local evacuation alerts due to an accident, nuclear incident, etc. On May 1, 2011, at 9:39 AM, Cheree wrote: Cheree Heppe here: Does the app allow for or alert for man made hazards, such as fires, etc? Regards, cheree Heppe Sent from my iPhone On 01/05/2011, at 6:39 AM, Jenny Wood kc5...@gmail.com wrote: For what it's worth, my own iMapweather radio has successfully alerted me of each thunderstorm watch and warning that has occurred within the past twenty-four hours. In fact, we are under one now. It also alerted me to a severe thunderstorm warning issued yesterday evening while we were watching a movie in a different part of the county. While the watch/warning box didn't even affect my home location, it detected my current location and issued the alert as appropriate. I had wondered if that would really worked as advertised, and sure enough, it did. My only complaint about the alerts at this point would be the inability to specify a more obnoxious alert tone. While the app did a great job of sending alerts in the middle of the night, I was sleeping too hard to have heard them. In some ways, it would be nice to have it alert me in the same way the iPhone's timer does, making racket until I turn it off. That would be sure to get my attention better. :-) In any case, more customization of the alerts would make this app really wonderful. Having said that, it does allow for very detailed customization of the type of alerts I wish to receive, which I have not seen in any other weather app as of yet. -- Jenny Wood Phone: (972) 989-3894 Email: kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On May 1, 2011, at 8:14 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Thanks, I think that is the one I was looking for. Frank From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Schneider Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 8:49 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices Hi Frank. I think the one you are referring to is called Imap Weather Radio. The direct App Store link is: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imapweather-radio/id413511993?mt=8 I have this app. It costs 10 dollars. While it does do some helpful things, in my opinion, it is not worth that much money unless they add more features in the future, which they certainly might. The other day, when we had tons of warnings and such, I did not hear one alert, and yes, I did have alerts turned on. Others have had better luck though, so maybe it is just something I am doing wrong. On May 1, 2011, at 8:10 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Can anyone give a direct link to this app is the app store? Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Find me on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/deblewis53 Facebook: http://facebook.com/deblewis53 WWW: http://therideradio.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi Jennie: I wrote a review of the app, and that was my major complaint that the alarm tone was to soft. On May 1, 2011, at 8:39 AM, Jenny Wood wrote: For what it's worth, my own iMapweather radio has successfully alerted me of each thunderstorm watch and warning that has occurred within the past twenty-four hours. In fact, we are under one now. It also alerted me to a severe thunderstorm warning issued yesterday evening while we were watching a movie in a different part of the county. While the watch/warning box didn't even affect my home location, it detected my current location and issued the alert as appropriate. I had wondered if that would really worked as advertised, and sure enough, it did. My only complaint about the alerts at this point would be the inability to specify a more obnoxious alert tone. While the app did a great job of sending alerts in the middle of the night, I was sleeping too hard to have heard them. In some ways, it would be nice to have it alert me in the same way the iPhone's timer does, making racket until I turn it off. That would be sure to get my attention better. :-) In any case, more customization of the alerts would make this app really wonderful. Having said that, it does allow for very detailed customization of the type of alerts I wish to receive, which I have not seen in any other weather app as of yet. -- Jenny Wood Phone:(972) 989-3894 Email:kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On May 1, 2011, at 8:14 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Thanks, I think that is the one I was looking for. Frank From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Schneider Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 8:49 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices Hi Frank. I think the one you are referring to is called Imap Weather Radio. The direct App Store link is: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imapweather-radio/id413511993?mt=8 I have this app. It costs 10 dollars. While it does do some helpful things, in my opinion, it is not worth that much money unless they add more features in the future, which they certainly might. The other day, when we had tons of warnings and such, I did not hear one alert, and yes, I did have alerts turned on. Others have had better luck though, so maybe it is just something I am doing wrong. On May 1, 2011, at 8:10 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Can anyone give a direct link to this app is the app store? Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Find me on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/deblewis53 Facebook: http://facebook.com/deblewis53 WWW: http://therideradio.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Interesting question. My best guess would be yes, and here's why. When browsing through the list of warnings, watches and statements you can choose to be alerted to, there is a whole section for fire watches, warnings, etc. I can tell you that here in north Texas, we have been experiencing major wild fires over the past month, and NOAH actually issued a fire warning, which was the first of it's kind in this area as far as we know. Well, there is an option for fire warnings in the list of alerts in this app. I do know the alerts for fire watches and red flag warning days are available as well. When the fire warning was issued a couple of weeks ago, NOAH alerted folks just as they would have if it were a severe weather situation because it called for immediate evacuation of the area. -- Jenny Wood Phone: (972) 989-3894 Email: kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On May 1, 2011, at 9:39 AM, Cheree wrote: Cheree Heppe here: Does the app allow for or alert for man made hazards, such as fires, etc? Regards, cheree Heppe Sent from my iPhone On 01/05/2011, at 6:39 AM, Jenny Wood kc5...@gmail.com wrote: For what it's worth, my own iMapweather radio has successfully alerted me of each thunderstorm watch and warning that has occurred within the past twenty-four hours. In fact, we are under one now. It also alerted me to a severe thunderstorm warning issued yesterday evening while we were watching a movie in a different part of the county. While the watch/warning box didn't even affect my home location, it detected my current location and issued the alert as appropriate. I had wondered if that would really worked as advertised, and sure enough, it did. My only complaint about the alerts at this point would be the inability to specify a more obnoxious alert tone. While the app did a great job of sending alerts in the middle of the night, I was sleeping too hard to have heard them. In some ways, it would be nice to have it alert me in the same way the iPhone's timer does, making racket until I turn it off. That would be sure to get my attention better. :-) In any case, more customization of the alerts would make this app really wonderful. Having said that, it does allow for very detailed customization of the type of alerts I wish to receive, which I have not seen in any other weather app as of yet. -- Jenny Wood Phone: (972) 989-3894 Email: kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On May 1, 2011, at 8:14 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Thanks, I think that is the one I was looking for. Frank From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Schneider Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 8:49 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices Hi Frank. I think the one you are referring to is called Imap Weather Radio. The direct App Store link is: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imapweather-radio/id413511993?mt=8 I have this app. It costs 10 dollars. While it does do some helpful things, in my opinion, it is not worth that much money unless they add more features in the future, which they certainly might. The other day, when we had tons of warnings and such, I did not hear one alert, and yes, I did have alerts turned on. Others have had better luck though, so maybe it is just something I am doing wrong. On May 1, 2011, at 8:10 AM, Frank Ventura wrote: Can anyone give a direct link to this app is the app store? Frank -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Find me on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/deblewis53 Facebook: http://facebook.com/deblewis53 WWW: http://therideradio.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi. I didn't get a reply to this question the first time I asked so I'll ask again. Is there anything like Imap for the Mac? Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
And I suspect that will impact battery performance. Not a wise design IMHO. After all, once you have set your location, unless it tracks your position to provide data on the location where you currently are, there is no reason to have this on continuously. On Apr 27, 2011, at 9:12 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: I actually got this app, it is very accessible. The radio part does not actually play the NOAA weather radio, but rather, a computer voice reading the current conditions and forecast. Looks like the voices they are using are from Cepstral. This app has an interesting side effect though. Once installed, location tracking stays on all the time. I could understand this happening if the app was running, but even killing it in the app switcher and turning off notifications does not turn the location tracking off. The only way I could do this was to turn off location tracking in settings. On Apr 27, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: Hey all. I was reading about this app for IOS devices and it sounds cool. My question is is there any accessible app like that for Mac? I tried using the weather widgit that Dashboard has and I didn't like it. It would be nice if there were an actual app for Mac like the one you're talking about. When I owned a PC, I really liked a program called Weatheraloud but it didn't show any watches or warnings. I'd like something for this thing that would read current conditions and forecasts like that for the Mac. I'll do a google search but I figured that I'd ask all of you guys as well. Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
I did confirm that the weather app was the problem. Rather than turning location services off completely, I just turned it off for this app, and the location tracking also stopped. I could understand this being used if the app was running, but to keep location tracking on, even when the app is removed from the app switcher is a major problem, other than that it's a good app. On Apr 28, 2011, at 5:47 AM, Scott Howell wrote: And I suspect that will impact battery performance. Not a wise design IMHO. After all, once you have set your location, unless it tracks your position to provide data on the location where you currently are, there is no reason to have this on continuously. On Apr 27, 2011, at 9:12 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: I actually got this app, it is very accessible. The radio part does not actually play the NOAA weather radio, but rather, a computer voice reading the current conditions and forecast. Looks like the voices they are using are from Cepstral. This app has an interesting side effect though. Once installed, location tracking stays on all the time. I could understand this happening if the app was running, but even killing it in the app switcher and turning off notifications does not turn the location tracking off. The only way I could do this was to turn off location tracking in settings. On Apr 27, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: Hey all. I was reading about this app for IOS devices and it sounds cool. My question is is there any accessible app like that for Mac? I tried using the weather widgit that Dashboard has and I didn't like it. It would be nice if there were an actual app for Mac like the one you're talking about. When I owned a PC, I really liked a program called Weatheraloud but it didn't show any watches or warnings. I'd like something for this thing that would read current conditions and forecasts like that for the Mac. I'll do a google search but I figured that I'd ask all of you guys as well. Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi: This app definitely saved me last night when I lost power because of the tornados. I didn't notice a major battery draine by having location tracking on. I'm using an iPhone 4. I was getting weather alerts, texts, and other location data pushed pretty hard, and had plenty of battery. I'm still at 70%. On Apr 28, 2011, at 7:00 AM, Mike Arrigo wrote: I did confirm that the weather app was the problem. Rather than turning location services off completely, I just turned it off for this app, and the location tracking also stopped. I could understand this being used if the app was running, but to keep location tracking on, even when the app is removed from the app switcher is a major problem, other than that it's a good app. On Apr 28, 2011, at 5:47 AM, Scott Howell wrote: And I suspect that will impact battery performance. Not a wise design IMHO. After all, once you have set your location, unless it tracks your position to provide data on the location where you currently are, there is no reason to have this on continuously. On Apr 27, 2011, at 9:12 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: I actually got this app, it is very accessible. The radio part does not actually play the NOAA weather radio, but rather, a computer voice reading the current conditions and forecast. Looks like the voices they are using are from Cepstral. This app has an interesting side effect though. Once installed, location tracking stays on all the time. I could understand this happening if the app was running, but even killing it in the app switcher and turning off notifications does not turn the location tracking off. The only way I could do this was to turn off location tracking in settings. On Apr 27, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: Hey all. I was reading about this app for IOS devices and it sounds cool. My question is is there any accessible app like that for Mac? I tried using the weather widgit that Dashboard has and I didn't like it. It would be nice if there were an actual app for Mac like the one you're talking about. When I owned a PC, I really liked a program called Weatheraloud but it didn't show any watches or warnings. I'd like something for this thing that would read current conditions and forecasts like that for the Mac. I'll do a google search but I figured that I'd ask all of you guys as well. Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi: Yes, media partners are local news stations who partner with the app to push local weather info. On Apr 27, 2011, at 3:19 PM, Jenny Wood wrote: Hi there, and thanks for the info on this app. I have already purchased and installed it. However, I am a little baffled as to what the media partner is. I am assuming this is referring to access to local stations? I was browsing through the FAQ and it mentioned that if you wish to change your media partner, then you would need to completely uninstall and reinstall the app. Any idea what this is and how you go about changing it? I'm not even sure if I have a media partner selected. LOL -- Jenny Wood Phone:(972) 989-3894 Email:kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On Apr 27, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Courtney Curran wrote: Hi, So this new app wakes your iphone or ipod touch up from sleep if there's a warning, that's very cool. Courtney On Apr 27, 2011, at 3:27 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: Hi: App provides text and audio. It woke me up from a sound sleep at 5 A.M. when we were under a tornado warning. That was worth the $10. Tunein and Weather apps only work if you are awake to look at thim. On Apr 27, 2011, at 9:32 AM, Scott Howell wrote: Hello Sarai, Question concerning this app. Does it provide textual information about the weather or only audio information via an audio feed. In other words, can you look at the local forecast without having to just listen? I know this app is a little expensive, but I'm still curious about the quality and quantity of information provided. So, with that said, what information does it provide with respect to the weather forecasts and current conditions. THe description was not very clear about this. ALso, have you found any aspects of the app that are not accessible? ANy other comments etc. you would like to share regarding the app or how it compares to other weather apps you may have tried? THanks, Scott On Apr 26, 2011, at 11:21 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: All: I wanted to let you know Imap Weather Radio has just arrived in the app store today. It's accessible with Voiceover. This weather radio can alert you to bad weather using your GPS location, or you can program up to 5 locations. Allerts can be customized for specific weather events. So far, it is very good. You can also listen to your local weather radio station. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi: Yes, you can enable specific warnings, as well as disable them. I only saw the app repeating alerts if the national weather service repeated a broadcast of a warning. On Apr 27, 2011, at 3:01 PM, Geoff Waaler wrote: Hi Sarai and others, Thanks so much for bringing this app to our attention. One last follow-up question if I may. On the other list I mentioned the WeatherAlert app which will wake you up. That's a good thing, but then it repeats identical warnings such as a thunderstorm or tornado watch every hour day or night unless you disable such alerts completely. Is imapWeather Radio able to filter duplicate alerts? If so, that would place it ahead of MyCast which is asking ten dollars annually for this service and from what I've seen doesn't even offer an accessible way to complete the in-app purchase. Best regards. Geoff On Apr 27, 2011, at 10:10 AM, Matt Dierckens wrote: doesn't the weather ap on the iphone work just fine? and you can listen to your local weather radio with tune in radio, which is free. On 2011-04-26, at 11:53 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Is this the 10 dollar app I just saw in the app store? 10 bucks is a whole lot to pay for just a weather app. Is there a different one I'm not seeing? Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
doesn't the weather ap on the iphone work just fine? and you can listen to your local weather radio with tune in radio, which is free. On 2011-04-26, at 11:53 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Is this the 10 dollar app I just saw in the app store? 10 bucks is a whole lot to pay for just a weather app. Is there a different one I'm not seeing? Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hello Sarai, Question concerning this app. Does it provide textual information about the weather or only audio information via an audio feed. In other words, can you look at the local forecast without having to just listen? I know this app is a little expensive, but I'm still curious about the quality and quantity of information provided. So, with that said, what information does it provide with respect to the weather forecasts and current conditions. THe description was not very clear about this. ALso, have you found any aspects of the app that are not accessible? ANy other comments etc. you would like to share regarding the app or how it compares to other weather apps you may have tried? THanks, Scott On Apr 26, 2011, at 11:21 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: All: I wanted to let you know Imap Weather Radio has just arrived in the app store today. It's accessible with Voiceover. This weather radio can alert you to bad weather using your GPS location, or you can program up to 5 locations. Allerts can be customized for specific weather events. So far, it is very good. You can also listen to your local weather radio station. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
RE: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi Thank you for the heads up. This sounds great, however the 9.95 seems just a bit high to me compaired to other apps. I was able to listen to my weather station using the tuneup app. This certainly does not compare to the feather set that imap provides thanks again. Scott -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sarai Bucciarelli Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 11:22 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Cc: viph...@googlegroups.com Subject: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices All: I wanted to let you know Imap Weather Radio has just arrived in the app store today. It's accessible with Voiceover. This weather radio can alert you to bad weather using your GPS location, or you can program up to 5 locations. Allerts can be customized for specific weather events. So far, it is very good. You can also listen to your local weather radio station. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Probably the best app for listening to weather radio stations is wunder radio, note the odd spelling, there's around 200 of them I think. Original message: doesn't the weather ap on the iphone work just fine? and you can listen to your local weather radio with tune in radio, which is free. On 2011-04-26, at 11:53 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Is this the 10 dollar app I just saw in the app store? 10 bucks is a whole lot to pay for just a weather app. Is there a different one I'm not seeing? Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Neither wake the phone up with an alarm when the warnings sound. Wonderful when you are sleeping, and a warning comes. On Apr 27, 2011, at 9:10 AM, Matt Dierckens wrote: doesn't the weather ap on the iphone work just fine? and you can listen to your local weather radio with tune in radio, which is free. On 2011-04-26, at 11:53 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Is this the 10 dollar app I just saw in the app store? 10 bucks is a whole lot to pay for just a weather app. Is there a different one I'm not seeing? Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi: App provides text and audio. It woke me up from a sound sleep at 5 A.M. when we were under a tornado warning. That was worth the $10. Tunein and Weather apps only work if you are awake to look at thim. On Apr 27, 2011, at 9:32 AM, Scott Howell wrote: Hello Sarai, Question concerning this app. Does it provide textual information about the weather or only audio information via an audio feed. In other words, can you look at the local forecast without having to just listen? I know this app is a little expensive, but I'm still curious about the quality and quantity of information provided. So, with that said, what information does it provide with respect to the weather forecasts and current conditions. THe description was not very clear about this. ALso, have you found any aspects of the app that are not accessible? ANy other comments etc. you would like to share regarding the app or how it compares to other weather apps you may have tried? THanks, Scott On Apr 26, 2011, at 11:21 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: All: I wanted to let you know Imap Weather Radio has just arrived in the app store today. It's accessible with Voiceover. This weather radio can alert you to bad weather using your GPS location, or you can program up to 5 locations. Allerts can be customized for specific weather events. So far, it is very good. You can also listen to your local weather radio station. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi: I have that app, but the app won't sound an alarm when the warning is issued. On Apr 27, 2011, at 2:08 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: Probably the best app for listening to weather radio stations is wunder radio, note the odd spelling, there's around 200 of them I think. Original message: doesn't the weather ap on the iphone work just fine? and you can listen to your local weather radio with tune in radio, which is free. On 2011-04-26, at 11:53 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Is this the 10 dollar app I just saw in the app store? 10 bucks is a whole lot to pay for just a weather app. Is there a different one I'm not seeing? Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi, So this new app wakes your iphone or ipod touch up from sleep if there's a warning, that's very cool. Courtney On Apr 27, 2011, at 3:27 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: Hi: App provides text and audio. It woke me up from a sound sleep at 5 A.M. when we were under a tornado warning. That was worth the $10. Tunein and Weather apps only work if you are awake to look at thim. On Apr 27, 2011, at 9:32 AM, Scott Howell wrote: Hello Sarai, Question concerning this app. Does it provide textual information about the weather or only audio information via an audio feed. In other words, can you look at the local forecast without having to just listen? I know this app is a little expensive, but I'm still curious about the quality and quantity of information provided. So, with that said, what information does it provide with respect to the weather forecasts and current conditions. THe description was not very clear about this. ALso, have you found any aspects of the app that are not accessible? ANy other comments etc. you would like to share regarding the app or how it compares to other weather apps you may have tried? THanks, Scott On Apr 26, 2011, at 11:21 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: All: I wanted to let you know Imap Weather Radio has just arrived in the app store today. It's accessible with Voiceover. This weather radio can alert you to bad weather using your GPS location, or you can program up to 5 locations. Allerts can be customized for specific weather events. So far, it is very good. You can also listen to your local weather radio station. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi Sarai and others, Thanks so much for bringing this app to our attention. One last follow-up question if I may. On the other list I mentioned the WeatherAlert app which will wake you up. That's a good thing, but then it repeats identical warnings such as a thunderstorm or tornado watch every hour day or night unless you disable such alerts completely. Is imapWeather Radio able to filter duplicate alerts? If so, that would place it ahead of MyCast which is asking ten dollars annually for this service and from what I've seen doesn't even offer an accessible way to complete the in-app purchase. Best regards. Geoff On Apr 27, 2011, at 10:10 AM, Matt Dierckens wrote: doesn't the weather ap on the iphone work just fine? and you can listen to your local weather radio with tune in radio, which is free. On 2011-04-26, at 11:53 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Is this the 10 dollar app I just saw in the app store? 10 bucks is a whole lot to pay for just a weather app. Is there a different one I'm not seeing? Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hi there, and thanks for the info on this app. I have already purchased and installed it. However, I am a little baffled as to what the media partner is. I am assuming this is referring to access to local stations? I was browsing through the FAQ and it mentioned that if you wish to change your media partner, then you would need to completely uninstall and reinstall the app. Any idea what this is and how you go about changing it? I'm not even sure if I have a media partner selected. LOL -- Jenny Wood Phone: (972) 989-3894 Email: kc5...@gmail.com Facebook/Twitter/Skype: kc5gni On Apr 27, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Courtney Curran wrote: Hi, So this new app wakes your iphone or ipod touch up from sleep if there's a warning, that's very cool. Courtney On Apr 27, 2011, at 3:27 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: Hi: App provides text and audio. It woke me up from a sound sleep at 5 A.M. when we were under a tornado warning. That was worth the $10. Tunein and Weather apps only work if you are awake to look at thim. On Apr 27, 2011, at 9:32 AM, Scott Howell wrote: Hello Sarai, Question concerning this app. Does it provide textual information about the weather or only audio information via an audio feed. In other words, can you look at the local forecast without having to just listen? I know this app is a little expensive, but I'm still curious about the quality and quantity of information provided. So, with that said, what information does it provide with respect to the weather forecasts and current conditions. THe description was not very clear about this. ALso, have you found any aspects of the app that are not accessible? ANy other comments etc. you would like to share regarding the app or how it compares to other weather apps you may have tried? THanks, Scott On Apr 26, 2011, at 11:21 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: All: I wanted to let you know Imap Weather Radio has just arrived in the app store today. It's accessible with Voiceover. This weather radio can alert you to bad weather using your GPS location, or you can program up to 5 locations. Allerts can be customized for specific weather events. So far, it is very good. You can also listen to your local weather radio station. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Hey all. I was reading about this app for IOS devices and it sounds cool. My question is is there any accessible app like that for Mac? I tried using the weather widgit that Dashboard has and I didn't like it. It would be nice if there were an actual app for Mac like the one you're talking about. When I owned a PC, I really liked a program called Weatheraloud but it didn't show any watches or warnings. I'd like something for this thing that would read current conditions and forecasts like that for the Mac. I'll do a google search but I figured that I'd ask all of you guys as well. Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
I actually got this app, it is very accessible. The radio part does not actually play the NOAA weather radio, but rather, a computer voice reading the current conditions and forecast. Looks like the voices they are using are from Cepstral. This app has an interesting side effect though. Once installed, location tracking stays on all the time. I could understand this happening if the app was running, but even killing it in the app switcher and turning off notifications does not turn the location tracking off. The only way I could do this was to turn off location tracking in settings. On Apr 27, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: Hey all. I was reading about this app for IOS devices and it sounds cool. My question is is there any accessible app like that for Mac? I tried using the weather widgit that Dashboard has and I didn't like it. It would be nice if there were an actual app for Mac like the one you're talking about. When I owned a PC, I really liked a program called Weatheraloud but it didn't show any watches or warnings. I'd like something for this thing that would read current conditions and forecasts like that for the Mac. I'll do a google search but I figured that I'd ask all of you guys as well. Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Overall, I'm very impressed with this app. It is very accessible. It does notify you when there is an alert for a city you are watching and you can watch 5 I believe. You can read or hear the warnings forecasts. In the FAQ they tell you that you may occasionally need to close it int he App switcher restart if it isn't ab le to get data. I've had to do that once but then all was well. Whether it's worth $10 probably depends on a variety of personal factors, but it does what it says it does does it accessibly. So if a weather radio style app is what you want, this will probably do the trick. On 4/27/11, Mike Arrigo n0...@charter.net wrote: I actually got this app, it is very accessible. The radio part does not actually play the NOAA weather radio, but rather, a computer voice reading the current conditions and forecast. Looks like the voices they are using are from Cepstral. This app has an interesting side effect though. Once installed, location tracking stays on all the time. I could understand this happening if the app was running, but even killing it in the app switcher and turning off notifications does not turn the location tracking off. The only way I could do this was to turn off location tracking in settings. On Apr 27, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: Hey all. I was reading about this app for IOS devices and it sounds cool. My question is is there any accessible app like that for Mac? I tried using the weather widgit that Dashboard has and I didn't like it. It would be nice if there were an actual app for Mac like the one you're talking about. When I owned a PC, I really liked a program called Weatheraloud but it didn't show any watches or warnings. I'd like something for this thing that would read current conditions and forecasts like that for the Mac. I'll do a google search but I figured that I'd ask all of you guys as well. Shawn -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. -- Find me on: Twitter: http://twitter.com/deblewis53 Facebook: http://facebook.com/deblewis53 WWW: http://therideradio.net -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Accessible Weather Radio App for iOS devices
Is this the 10 dollar app I just saw in the app store? 10 bucks is a whole lot to pay for just a weather app. Is there a different one I'm not seeing? Mary Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
