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Good Starter Station |
August 4, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
K. Roth
from Clive, IA
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Setup wasn't too bad, you should read and follow the instructions closely as there is some detail to portions of the setup. Hardest part was finding a good spot for the rain gauge and wind indicator. I use the base unit wireless and the batteries seem to be holding up well. I like the unit's ability to report past 24 hours and accumulation information as well as high/low/gust information as well as high/low temp and heat index info as well. Since it's wireless, installation is easy although you should keep battery replacement for the sensors in mind. I've had other OS products and like them so I chose this product over other brands with similar functionality and pricing.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful: |
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good quality station |
June 23, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
matthew mcgee
from mckinney, TX United States
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best station i have ever had works well good reception top quality design good
features like rotary dial good size display
USB connection to the computer and additional options like uv sensor and 10 channel thermo/hygro capacity top notch
station was the best thing i ever had it was worth every penny
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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful: |
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The best weather station under $200 |
April 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
Mike Frerkes "Mike"
from Bettendorf, IA
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For several months I had debated buying the WMR 100, but when I finally did, it proved to be a great decision. Oregon Scientific has a very well-designed product that puts LaCrosse to shame, especially when it comes to wind and temperature readings. My old LaCrosse 2310 was an acceptable unit, but would under-report wind speeds while over-reporting the current temperature. This is not the case with a WMR 100. Even the slightest breeze registers on the anemometer and temperature readings are very accurate, even in direct sunlight. Unlike the 2310 where a Stevenson screen was needed to reduce solar radiation heating, this unit has adequate shielding already built in. Plus, the anemometer employs a cup design instead of the turbine which usually missed those light wind gusts. While the WMR is completely wireless, its refresh interval is 14 seconds; perhaps not as good as LaCrosse's 8-second cycle (in *wired* mode only) but still entirely adequate condidering it's superior design. There are a few minor drawbacks to the WMR 100. Both the rain gauge and barometer sport lower resolutions than what is offered in LaCrosse models. The tipping bucket measures rain in .04" increments, compared to .02" for a LaCrosse station. Barometer readings are at a resolution of 1 MB (or .03 inHg) while LaCrosse sports a .01 inHg resolution. I consider both of these issues to be relatively minor with respect to the big picture. The WMR base unit is very nice, featuring a crisp LCD display and vivid backlighting. For those who will be connecting their PC to the station, a basic trial version of VWS is included. Oregon Scientific made a wise decision when they designed the base station to connect via USB. LaCrosse employed the serial port interface which is considerably outdated for most computer users. I have been an amateur weather observer for a couple of years now, and I can say that the Oregon Scientific WMR 100 is undoubtedly the best choice for anyone considering this hobby.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful: |
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Does what it says but is not convenient to use |
April 27, 2008 |
| Reviewer:
T.J. Mills
from California
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I have an older OS unit that only has remote temperature sensors. It mounted on the wall and is battery operated. I upgraded to this unit to have other indications of the weather. It does all this very well, but... It only shows one temperature at a time. So you can see the indoor or an outdoor temp but not both unless you spin the knob. Then there is the knob. It is a bit tricky to control. This unit is also a table top unit with no option to wall mount. It also requires an AC plug in. The batteries don't last long without the AC adapter. On the good side, the outdoor units are truly wireless. There are no cords connecting the rain gauge and the wind gauges as some other units do which almost precludes mouting the wind gauge on your roof unless you can figure out a way to mount the rain gauge there too. Also the outdoor units seem to have a long battery life. I have had mine in operation more than 4 months without changing batteries.
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