"Phil Layton" wrote in message
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On 07/09/2010 17:05, Norman wrote:
I understand that the long-predicted move from alpha-numeric codes such
as
SYNOP is now very imminent. The target date for the end of the use of the
SYNOP
code is currently 1st Nov 2010. Some countries are struggling to make
that date
so there may be a bit of slippage. Currently, the Met Office plans to
cease the
transmission of UK observations in the SYNOP code onto GTS on 1st Nov.

That sad news Norman. I use it to create synoptic charts. I guess whatever
replaces it is not possible to access...

Phil

The replacement is binary and is not readable in human form. I understand
that decoders should become available. I'll see what I can find out, but
others may have the information anyway.
It will be interesting to see what www.ogimet.com do?

Will
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