[TowerTalk] Weather Stations ( sort of off topic)

[k1ttt.dave at gmail.com]

Agreed, the Davis stuff is great... I have been using a wired version of the
Vantage Pro 2 which only required a couple ferrites to keep it operating in
the middle of my m/m high power contest station.

David Robbins K1TTT
e-mail: mailto:k1ttt at arrl.net
web: http://wiki.k1ttt.net
AR-Cluster node: telnet://k1ttt.net:7373


-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk <towertalk-bounces at contesting.com> On Behalf Of Larry
McDavid
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 09:46
To: Artek Manuals <Manuals at ArtekManuals.com>; towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Weather Stations ( sort of off topic)

I've used the Davis Instruments Vantage Pro 2 wireless weather system
successfully for many years. The wireless communication has been flawless
and I've never had any RFI problem.

I have the model with the 24-hour fan-aspirated radiation shield for the
outdoor temperature and humidity sensors. I have replaced that fan once; but
the design operates the fan overnight on two NiCd C cells so the fan voltage
is low.

All outdoor weather sensor suites require cleaning occasionally, especially
the rain funnel and tipping bucket/spoon. I disassemble and thoroughly clean
mine about every 24 months.

I have an additional Vantage Vue display console that receives data from the
Vantage Pro 2 sensor suite; that second wireless connection has also been
flawless.

I also have a WeatherLink Live system that links the weather system to the
Internet; this allows me to see my weather data on-line or on my cell phone.

I know there are less expensive weather monitor systems available but I
  doubt you can beat the reliability of the Davis Instrument products. 
Note that there is also a slightly downgraded system called Vantage Vue that
has most of the features of the Vantage Pro; I believe it uses the same
wireless communication system.


Best wishes,

Larry McDavid W6FUB
Anaheim, California (SE of Los Angeles, near Disneyland)

On 9/19/2022 12:30 AM, Artek Manuals wrote:
> This is a bit off topic I know but thought I 'd give it a shot anyway. 
> I am looking for feedback on wireless weather stations (XYL 's wants 
> one for Xmas.... A favorite pastime of retired people after bird 
> watching)
> 
> Models recommended ? Models to avoid ? and Immunity to interference 
> from high power HF RF fields...8^)
> 
> Dave
> NR1DX
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