When considering WX stations, some of you guys may find this irritating like I
did... but be aware that some WX stations only report the wind speed to your
console like once a minute, or once every 15 seconds or something like that.
To me this is completely worthless data. I believe the Davis Vantage stuff is
good, like once a second. FYI.
Chris
KF7P
On Jun 15, 2017, at 11:32 AM, Don W7WLL wrote:
> Interesting thread.
>
> Here we use the Peet 2000. The output data from the sensors is also sent by
> packet to a site north of us where it is, with other Peet stations hosted by
> hams, integrated into the OCRG 24/7wx reporting site at
> http://www.ocrg.org/telemetry_feed/ocrgwx.html. Updates about every 5
> minutes. All of this data is also sent to the MesoWest network for use by
> NWS. You can see my data at
> http://mesowest.utah.edu/cgi-bin/droman/meso_base.cgi?stn=AS531. I'm
> surprised that in some of the more severe wx prone areas there are not ham wx
> nets sites similar to the OCRG one where one can see all but instantaneous
> local wx data.
>
> I live on a hill 75 feet above the ocean (back about 1000 feet) and
> originally had the Peet Pro rain gauge but had nothing but corrosion problems
> with the pc board mounted in the bowl of the Pro rain gauge unit. Finally
> moved to using a simple tipping bucket. Otherwise the Peet unit has worked
> well for us since installation in 2003. The single drawback is that it is
> wired which is a pain in the butt to deal with. I also use the Peet solar
> shield and have to disassemble and clean it yearly because of the Orygun
> green slime that builds up on it. In our case sensors are mounted at around
> 30 feet. Did have an RF problem with the humidity reading when running QRO
> but use of a choke in the line solved the issue (tnx for the info K9YC).
>
> If I have to replace this systemit will be with a wireless unit, probably
> Davis if Peet has not, by then, come out with a wireless system (it certainly
> isn't a rocket science project). Guess I'll have to send an email asking why
> they are behind the curve. Neighbor bought an Oregon Scientific wireless unit
> and the salt air had corroded everything external within a year making it
> useless junk (just an observation).
>
> Been interesting to read the comments from so many of what is being used and
> experiences.
>
> Don W7WLL
> SKYWARN LC-3H
>
> -----Original Message----- From: GALE STEWARD via TowerTalk
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> Subject: [TowerTalk] Home Weather Station
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> I'm considering a home weather station for in the radio room. This thread has
> been discussed before (?) but I wasn't interested at that time.
> Obviously this unit would need to work in an environment of a legal limit
> station.
> I am thinking that I would prefer a wireless system but I could do wired if
> necessary.
> All info appreciated.
> 73, Stew K3ND
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