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Wireless Weather Stations

Started by roughsurf, Feb 10 2009 03:26 PM

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#1
roughsurf
Posted 10 February 2009 - 03:26 PM

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I'm looking to buy a weather station. I currently have the Weather Wizard which isn't wireless. I'm looking at the Davis Instruments 6153 Wireless Vantage Pro2 Weather Station with Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield or Davis Instruments 6163 Wireless Vantage Pro2 Plus Weather Station with Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield.

Any opinions on either one?

I'm also looking on AmbientWeather.com to buy it. Is there any other good websites to purchase it from ?

I'm also interested in software to display on the computer and possibly publish it to the web so I can access conditions while I'm away from home, what do you guys recommend for a good software package to do this ?

Thanks for your input,
Mark

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Winter 2011/2012


Washington Township, NJ -- Warren County, NW NJ


    Snow Totals for 2011/2012 Winter(IMBY)
    ---------------------------
  • Oct 22 ------> 11.50"
  • Jan 11 ------> Tr
  • Jan 13 ------> Dusting
  • Jan 16 ------> .25 (Snow/Sleet)
    ---------------------------
    Total Snow --> 11.75"
      [indent]
    • Lowest Temp 2011/2012 -- 7.9 (12/10/2011)
    • First snow flakes : Oct 22, 2011
    • First Measurable Snow : Oct 22, 2011
    • First 30 degree night -- September 26[/indent]
        ----------2010/2011----------
      • Total Snow -- 69.50 inches(IMBY)
        ----------2009/2010----------
      • Total Snow -- 73.25 inches(IMBY)
        ----------2008/2009----------
      • Total Snow -- 40.50 inches(IMBY)
        ----------2007/2008----------
      • Total Snow -- 30.25 inches(IMBY)

      #2
      weatherbowl
      Posted 10 February 2009 - 03:51 PM

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      View Postroughsurf, on Feb 10 2009, 03:26 PM, said:

      I'm looking to buy a weather station. I currently have the Weather Wizard which isn't wireless. I'm looking at the Davis Instruments 6153 Wireless Vantage Pro2 Weather Station with Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield or Davis Instruments 6163 Wireless Vantage Pro2 Plus Weather Station with Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield.

      Any opinions on either one?

      I'm also looking on AmbientWeather.com to buy it. Is there any other good websites to purchase it from ?

      I'm also interested in software to display on the computer and possibly publish it to the web so I can access conditions while I'm away from home, what do you guys recommend for a good software package to do this ?

      Thanks for your input,
      Mark


      Scientific Sales also sells that weather station and are similar in price to Ambient. They are located in New Jersey. I have dealt with them a few times and have had no problems.
      Eastern Nassau County, Long Island

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      lab94
      Posted 10 February 2009 - 04:14 PM

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      View Postroughsurf, on Feb 10 2009, 03:26 PM, said:

      I'm looking to buy a weather station. I currently have the Weather Wizard which isn't wireless. I'm looking at the Davis Instruments 6153 Wireless Vantage Pro2 Weather Station with Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield or Davis Instruments 6163 Wireless Vantage Pro2 Plus Weather Station with Fan-Aspirated Radiation Shield.

      Any opinions on either one?

      I'm also looking on AmbientWeather.com to buy it. Is there any other good websites to purchase it from ?

      I'm also interested in software to display on the computer and possibly publish it to the web so I can access conditions while I'm away from home, what do you guys recommend for a good software package to do this ?

      Thanks for your input,
      Mark


      Mark, I think that one would be fine. I have that one with out the fan. Just by the Davis weather link software and that will get you on the the web. Thats what I have and you can check my station info out on my Sig. I also got mine from Ambientweather. If you get that, and have questiond, just post them because there are a few of us here with that set-up.
      Good luck
      Visit My Weather Station

      station info on Weather Underground

      Lab's Radar

      Elevation 784'

      11-12 SNOWFALL TO DATE 20.5"
      09-10 Snowfall- 73.60" .....10-11 snowfall - 61.5"
      07-08 snow total 39.45".. ...08-09 snowfall- 42.71"

      #4
      roughsurf
      Posted 10 February 2009 - 04:22 PM

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      View Postlab94, on Feb 10 2009, 04:14 PM, said:

      Mark, I think that one would be fine. I have that one with out the fan. Just by the Davis weather link software and that will get you on the the web. Thats what I have and you can check my station info out on my Sig. I also got mine from Ambientweather. If you get that, and have questiond, just post them because there are a few of us here with that set-up.
      Good luck

      Thanks Lab. So I'm assuming by getting the aspirated fan, it will give me a more precise temperature reading, right ?

      ***********************************************

      Winter 2011/2012


      Washington Township, NJ -- Warren County, NW NJ


        Snow Totals for 2011/2012 Winter(IMBY)
        ---------------------------
      • Oct 22 ------> 11.50"
      • Jan 11 ------> Tr
      • Jan 13 ------> Dusting
      • Jan 16 ------> .25 (Snow/Sleet)
        ---------------------------
        Total Snow --> 11.75"
          [indent]
        • Lowest Temp 2011/2012 -- 7.9 (12/10/2011)
        • First snow flakes : Oct 22, 2011
        • First Measurable Snow : Oct 22, 2011
        • First 30 degree night -- September 26[/indent]
            ----------2010/2011----------
          • Total Snow -- 69.50 inches(IMBY)
            ----------2009/2010----------
          • Total Snow -- 73.25 inches(IMBY)
            ----------2008/2009----------
          • Total Snow -- 40.50 inches(IMBY)
            ----------2007/2008----------
          • Total Snow -- 30.25 inches(IMBY)

          #5
          lab94
          Posted 10 February 2009 - 04:32 PM

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          View Postroughsurf, on Feb 10 2009, 04:22 PM, said:

          Thanks Lab. So I'm assuming by getting the aspirated fan, it will give me a more precise temperature reading, right ?


          Yes, when its in the direct sun.
          Visit My Weather Station

          station info on Weather Underground

          Lab's Radar

          Elevation 784'

          11-12 SNOWFALL TO DATE 20.5"
          09-10 Snowfall- 73.60" .....10-11 snowfall - 61.5"
          07-08 snow total 39.45".. ...08-09 snowfall- 42.71"

          #6
          roughsurf
          Posted 10 February 2009 - 04:58 PM

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          View Postlab94, on Feb 10 2009, 04:32 PM, said:

          Yes, when its in the direct sun.

          Excellent. Thanks

          ***********************************************

          Winter 2011/2012


          Washington Township, NJ -- Warren County, NW NJ


            Snow Totals for 2011/2012 Winter(IMBY)
            ---------------------------
          • Oct 22 ------> 11.50"
          • Jan 11 ------> Tr
          • Jan 13 ------> Dusting
          • Jan 16 ------> .25 (Snow/Sleet)
            ---------------------------
            Total Snow --> 11.75"
              [indent]
            • Lowest Temp 2011/2012 -- 7.9 (12/10/2011)
            • First snow flakes : Oct 22, 2011
            • First Measurable Snow : Oct 22, 2011
            • First 30 degree night -- September 26[/indent]
                ----------2010/2011----------
              • Total Snow -- 69.50 inches(IMBY)
                ----------2009/2010----------
              • Total Snow -- 73.25 inches(IMBY)
                ----------2008/2009----------
              • Total Snow -- 40.50 inches(IMBY)
                ----------2007/2008----------
              • Total Snow -- 30.25 inches(IMBY)

              #7
              weatherbowl
              Posted 10 February 2009 - 09:05 PM

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              Mark, Ambient is selling the 6153 for $519 and Scientific Sales for $518. I have dealt with both companies and they are both reputable. I prefer Scientific Sales because I prefer dealing with companies close to where I live if at all possible. I also have the wireless Vantage Pro 2 and later bought the fan aspirated radiation shield. I think Davis puts out a very good quality weather station for the price. I highly recommend it.
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