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wrobert avatar
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Is anyone running a personal weather station in south Walton? I am thinking of purchasing one, and since I am new to this, was looking for advice.

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Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#2
Not sure what you mean. Radio Station, or keeping a log of weather measurements, such as wind speeds, rain fall, temps, etc? I know the CBA was looking to have some volunteer weather monitors to keep more accurate tabs on rainfall, by specific area.
wrobert avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#3
Not sure what you mean. Radio Station, or keeping a log of weather measurements, such as wind speeds, rain fall, temps, etc? I know the CBA was looking to have some volunteer weather monitors to keep more accurate tabs on rainfall, by specific area.


I was looking at weatherundground and you can purchase a variety of home weather equipment that will log back to their service as well as provide you detailed information on what the weather is and has been at your location. I see where they are getting some information from a station in that area, but the site does not have its own website so I can not run down who is operating it.
Smiling JOe avatar
SoWal Expert
#4
That sounds like a neat idea to localize weather history and activity.
jack S avatar
Beach Lover
#5
Just last week I got a La Crosse wireless weather station with a wind sensor. First problem; the wind sensor is wired to the remote temperature sensor. The wind sensor must be very exposed but the temp unit must be dry! But that didn't matter because the two wireless parts couldn't talk to one another so I sent it back!
TreeFrog avatar
Beach Fanatic
#6
Is anyone running a personal weather station in south Walton? I am thinking of purchasing one, and since I am new to this, was looking for advice.

I have used several different models from Davis Instruments. Happy with all of them. They seem to be serious about them, not just some junk from Sharper Image.

www.davisnet.com
wrobert avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#7
I have used several different models from Davis Instruments. Happy with all of them. They seem to be serious about them, not just some junk from Sharper Image.

www.davisnet.com


Thanks for the help. Add Davis Instruments to the list I am considering. Removing Lacrosse.
John Hall avatar
Beach Lover
#8
I have been using the Davis Vantage pro two for three years.
I love it .It has worked flawlessly I have the cabled unit and am saving to get the computer program to go internet

Pricey @ 495 but im very happy
wrobert avatar
Beach FanaticAuthor
#9
I have been using the Davis Vantage pro two for three years.
I love it .It has worked flawlessly I have the cabled unit and am saving to get the computer program to go internet

Pricey @ 495 but im very happy

I really want something wireless. I figure once I pick out a few models I might be able to find something on Ebay.
John Hall avatar
Beach Lover
#10
Unless distance is a major buying factor the wired system i have set up is temp and rainfall 50 ft into open area and wind cups and vane up another 33 ft. on the top of an out building. Cable can give you up to 1000ft. and greater. thanks for asking

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