Dear Authors,

thank you for your answers to the reviewers' comments and the availability of the dataset. As we received favourable reviews, we may proceed with the process. Please, prepare a revised version of the manuscript taking into account the reviewers' commernts and follow the way in your answers.

In this second phase we may ask for another one review of the revised manuscript.

Sincerely Yours,

Matjaž Mikoš
Handling Editor

Dear Authors,

thank you for the revised manuscript that will be reviewed by the reviewer that has asked for major revision. After receiving his/her comments, we will be able to finalize the reviewing process.

Sincerely Yours,

Matjaž Mikoš
Handling Editor

Dear Authors,

thank you for a full and detailed revision of the manuscript, taking into account numerous suggestions and answering to all comments of the three reviewers. The text was rewritten in many places and to a large extent. I am sure that the manuscript benefited a lot from the review process.

Now we have in front of us an in-depth comparison of two instruments widely used for measuring precipitation, and especially drop size distribuions (DSDs). I am sure it will help researchers to pick the instrument they need for their research needs.

Thank you for choosing HESS as the output journal for your research results.

Sincerely Yours,

Matjaž Mikoš
Handling Editor