Lightning Detector Product Comparison
ThunderBolt - SkyScan - Strike Alert
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PRODUCT:
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ThunderBolt® | SkyScan™ | Strike Alert® |
Text Screen Display |
50 Different Messages |
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User Selectable Menu Options |
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Lightning Detection Range |
75 Miles |
40 Miles |
40 Miles |
Thunderstorm Cell Tracking |
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Severe Storm Warning |
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Squall Line Warning |
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Multiple Storm Cell Warning |
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Identifies Closest Storm Cell |
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Storm Distance Display |
Continuous 0-75 Miles |
4 Range Blocks w/LED Only |
4 Range Blocks w/LED Only |
Storm Approaching Display |
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| Storm Approach Speed Display | - |
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| Estimated Time Of Arrival Display | - |
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Storm Is Local Display |
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| Time To Clear Display | - |
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| User-Selectable Background Noise Routines | - |
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| User Selectable Alarm Distance | Miles Or Km Specific |
Miles Range Only |
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Second Alarm Range Option |
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High/Normal Storm Detection Sensitivity |
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Water Resistant |
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Warning Modes |
Audible/ Text/LED |
Audible/LED |
Audible/LED |
Kilometer Product Version |
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Software Upgrades |
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Power Supply Options |
Line Power/ 9V Battery/ Car Adapter |
Line Power/ 9V Battery |
AA Battery Only |
Direct Engineering Support |
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Made In The USA |
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PRODUCT:
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ThunderBolt® | SkyScan™ | Strike Alert® |
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ThunderBolt delivers over 50 critical storm messages on its LCD screen.
SkyScan and Strike Alert lightning detectors have no LCD screens
and no information capability.
Comparison Courtesy of Spectrum Electronics



