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Postby JeanW » 05 Jun 2017, 18:43

Is anyone else having problems with the webcam? I am stuck on 2nd June.
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Re: Webcam

Postby Marieclaire » 05 Jun 2017, 20:25

Me too! We will be there later this week and so have been checking every day. There was an old message about server issues so maybe that's the problem.
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Re: Webcam

Postby Andy W » 05 Jun 2017, 22:02

If there's a thunderstorm forecast on Symi, Wendy and Adriana in the Symi Visitor Accommodation office unplug the webcam and the office computers, router etc, because lightning striking the overhead power lines or telephone lines frequently fries any electronic equipment left connected to either. The lines are normally overhead because most of Yialos and Chorio is built on solid rock, and the part that isn't is subject to periodic flooding in winter. Maybe it hasn't been plugged back in again.
If that isn't the cause this time, it could be that the webcam just needs rebooting - it sometimes fails to restart properly if there is a power outage, even a planned one for maintenance.
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Re: Webcam

Postby Allan » 06 Jun 2017, 08:07

I intend calling in to look at it tomorrow.
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Re: Webcam

Postby Marieclaire » 06 Jun 2017, 11:05

It's working again! Great.
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Re: Webcam

Postby JeanW » 06 Jun 2017, 16:37

Yes, and for me. Many thanks.
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Re: Webcam

Postby Allan » 07 Jun 2017, 13:24

It is good to see the webcam running again.
I called in to the office this morning and gave the lens a good clean to remove the winter grime and salt spray from the harbour so the picture should be a bit clearer now.
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