The Weather Channel WS-2308TWC Professional Weather Station
- Sensitive wireless weather station from the Weather Channel for indoor and outdoor temperatures, humidity levels, and wind and rain assessment
- Wall-mounted or freestanding, LCD monitor conveys the time and conditions in easy-to-read digits and simple icons; PC interface for computer tracking
- Swiss-precision outdoor sensor communicates with the base at a 433MHz frequency up to 330 feet; rain and wind sensors also provided
- Radio-controlled atomic clock resets daily; requires separate purchase of 5 AA batteries for wireless use
- Weather station measures 8-9/10 by 6 by 1-1/4 inches and weighs .6 pounds upon shipping; limited 1-year warranty
Product Description
This professional weather station is a high quality weather system able to read, process and display data from three outdoor sensors either through connected wire or by wireless 433MHz frequency signal. All the weather information is simultaneously displayed on the large user-friendly LCD for up to the minute weather. An included PC interface also allows you to track the information through your computer.Amazon.com Review
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I used and enjoyed this “super thermometer” for over 2 years, until I got a new 64-bit computer, which of course doesn’t have a serial port. I was told by technical support that it will not work. At least I didn’t buy an adapter.
Rating: 2 / 5
Comment by T. McLane — October 21, 2009 @ 8:15 am
The device works well enough, but I am disappointed it is not a continual feed, and some of the info must be dug out from several menu layers.
The primary disappointment for me is that the units requires a SERIAL port to communicate with a PC. A SERIAL PORT? What is this 1985? Come on guys – get to the age of USB – or even better – wireless. Serial port? You must be joking.
Even worse – the directions specifically say that it WILL NOT WORK WITH A SERIAL TO USB ADAPTER – and I have found that to be correct.
The software leaves much to be desired as well.
If I were to do it again… I wouldn’t
Rating: 2 / 5
Comment by Eric Loche — October 21, 2009 @ 8:45 am
Wind speed stopped operating after two weeks and rain reporting never worked. Tried for two weeks to contact tech support to no avail. Returned tp Amazon.
Rating: 1 / 5
Comment by Highflyer Fraz — October 21, 2009 @ 10:33 am
This product lives up and surpasses all of it’s billing. Easy to install, accurate and the interface with the PC makes it something to use all of the time. Can’t go wrong with this one.
Rating: 5 / 5
Comment by blucrzr — October 21, 2009 @ 10:49 am