What weather station should I buy? Options

[kristig]

Hello Everybody!
I am interested on buying a weather station,not a professional becuase I dont have where to place the equipment like rain gauge,anemometer etc.
I am interested on a station for example like LaCrosse WS-8616 and I would like a station from which I can send data to my computer.Anyone can help?
Thank you!

[Michael]

Hello; as with any electronic equipment, it depends on your budget. If you have the funds, you might consider the Davis vantage vue, because the sensors are in one unit- and since you mentioned a lack of space for a separate rain gauge, this might solve your problem. I have both an Oregon Scientific (WMR 968) and a LaCrosse WS-1613-it. Both perform well, and each has its own limitations. Certainly, the freeware Free WX software that was designed for the WMR 968 has enhanced the capabilities of this station. So if your interested in the LaCrosse, make sure that it has compatible software. Enjoy

[kristig]

Hello; as with any electronic equipment, it depends on your budget. If you have the funds, you might consider the Davis vantage vue, because the sensors are in one unit- and since you mentioned a lack of space for a separate rain gauge, this might solve your problem. I have both an Oregon Scientific (WMR 968) and a LaCrosse WS-1613-it. Both perform well, and each has its own limitations. Certainly, the freeware Free WX software that was designed for the WMR 968 has enhanced the capabilities of this station. So if your interested in the LaCrosse, make sure that it has compatible software. Enjoy

Thank you for your help Michael but I would prefer something more simple.A simple station that gets data from an Wireless IT,that I can place on my balcony,for example.A station which shows temperatures,humidity,pressure and dewpoint.Something to cost at around 80Euros.
Thank you

[Michael]

Thank you for your help Michael but I would prefer something more simple.A simple station that gets data from an Wireless IT,that I can place on my balcony,for example.A station which shows temperatures,humidity,pressure and dewpoint.Something to cost at around 80Euros.
Thank you

Here's one from Lacrosse. It has all the basic measurements, but as far as I can ascertain, no upload capabilities: http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/8035it/index.php
I found a basic station at Oregon Scientific with USB/PC connection, but it had no barometer. There are plenty of stations in your price range, but without any kind of connectivity. Others with either USB or serial connections to a computer, have the full range of sensors. As far as an IP device to broadcast the data to a computer, usually those are accessories, which in my experience, often cost more than the station itself. Researching a weather station can be a pain, because you know what you want, but they don't necessarily produce it! Another option is to do a general search: 'Data Loggers' - some of these devices may do exactly what your looking for, but I'm not sure about price. Good Luck in your quest!

[kristig]

Here's one from Lacrosse. It has all the basic measurements, but as far as I can ascertain, no upload capabilities: http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/8035it/index.php
I found a basic station at Oregon Scientific with USB/PC connection, but it had no barometer. There are plenty of stations in your price range, but without any kind of connectivity. Others with either USB or serial connections to a computer, have the full range of sensors. As far as an IP device to broadcast the data to a computer, usually those are accessories, which in my experience, often cost more than the station itself. Researching a weather station can be a pain, because you know what you want, but they don't necessarily produce it! Another option is to do a general search: 'Data Loggers' - some of these devices may do exactly what your looking for, but I'm not sure about price. Good Luck in your quest!

I think I might better get the Lacrosse WS-8616.Do you think it is worth it?

[kristig]

Here's one from Lacrosse. It has all the basic measurements, but as far as I can ascertain, no upload capabilities: http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/8035it/index.php
I found a basic station at Oregon Scientific with USB/PC connection, but it had no barometer. There are plenty of stations in your price range, but without any kind of connectivity. Others with either USB or serial connections to a computer, have the full range of sensors. As far as an IP device to broadcast the data to a computer, usually those are accessories, which in my experience, often cost more than the station itself. Researching a weather station can be a pain, because you know what you want, but they don't necessarily produce it! Another option is to do a general search: 'Data Loggers' - some of these devices may do exactly what your looking for, but I'm not sure about price. Good Luck in your quest!

Hi Michael.
I found a super offer for a LaCrosse WS2350 in Italy and I decided to take that
Anyways thank you for your help.

[Michael]

That looks like an excellent station, but the one I saw on Lacrosse's French site, indicated that it had a wind and rain gauge as well, but they were new additions to the station. Good luck- it should be an easy set up!

This post has been edited by Michael: Mar 25 2010, 01:53 AM

[kristig]

That looks like an excellent station, but the one I saw on Lacrosse's French site, indicated that it had a wind and rain gauge as well, but they were new additions to the station. Good luck- it should be an easy set up!

Yeah,even the one I bought has them,but I will place them on the roof.I found a superoffer for only 100 euros!

[Michael]

Looks good- I think you'll enjoy having the full functionality. Good Luck!