diplodocus1@worldnet.att.net writes: >listen to the >Canadian Weather Service automated VHF weather voice. Perfectly >clear, >educated voice I don't know which Canadian weather-guessers you listen to. The one I get on Lake Ontario (CCG Cornwall) has indeed a clear educated voice, very monotonous though and it puts me to sleep within minutes. I am simply unable to concentrate on what the voice says and sometimes have to play the announcement two or three times to capture the forecast. Is it only I or are there others with that problem? George of Scaramouche

Why NOAA goes to all that trouble inventing new "voices" when they've got a perfectly good one next door escapes me. Just try to listen to the Canadian Weather Service automated VHF weather voice. Perfectly clear, educated voice, not like the hung-over drill sergeant we hear on the NWS... john