Oregon Scientific WMR968 Cable Free Complete Weather Station Review

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(More customer reviews)The Oregon Scientific WMR968 is a very inexpensive but complex weather instrument. I have been researching home weather stations for over a year now, and just purchased the WMR968 from Amazon.com when the price dropped by half. At the current price it is worth the extra trouble to get it to do what it should do. At this price, you have to expect to do some extra fiddling to get it to perform. If you really want a weather station that is going to perform perfectly, time after time, right out of the box, keep looking. This isn't the one for you. But, on the other hand, for those of you who like me have very little cash to spend on a home weather station, this is a good buy.
Only beware! As is noted in these reviews, and on many other consumer review web sites, the manual that comes in the box is trash! Do not use that manual to set up and tune your WMR968. Please, please, please, go to the Radio Shack website and download the manual for the Radio Shack Cable Free Weather Station with AccuWeather, and use that one, it is excellent! The Radio Shack weather station is identical in all respects to the one sold under the Oregon Scientific brand name, except that, for some reason, it has a real manual written by a real American, and it has all the information you need. Note, that the manual that comes with the Oregon Scientific weather station has 9 pages. The Radio Shack manual has 36 pages.
My advice: if you decide to take the risk and purchase the Oregon Scientific WMR968 from Amazon.com, like I did, read all the consumer reviews, even the nasty ones. You should know what might happen to you. Gather up as much information as you can. I have found several exellent tips on setting up and tuning the WMR968 on this and other web sites. Another suggestion: join and contribute to a weather station bulletin board, such as WeatherMatrix.net. Share your knowledge and experience with others. Finally, don't be tempted to cut corners when setting up your weather station. The sensitive electronics are not tolerant of abuse. Do your best to make sure everything outdoors is weather-tight.

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- Oregon Scientific wireless weather station- Large LCD HiGlo backlit touch screen on base- 12-24 Hour weather forecast- 7 Channel capability, accepts up to 3 additional sensors (sold separately) - Solar powered remote sensors- 433MHz wireless transmission upto 328ft.- Memory function for weather measurements with time stamp feature- Weather alarms- Simple touch screen operation- Display all measurements including weather forecast; current temp and relative humidity (indoor/outdoor); memory for min/max temp and relative humidity; barometricpressure history bar; wind speed; compass wind direction; wind direction; rainfall rate- Calendar clock with daily alarm- User-selectable metric or imperial display units- Table stand or wall mount- Low battery indicator for main and sensor units- RS232 serial port for data output- 4 AA batteries required for backup on main unit- 4 AAA batteries required for baro-thermo-hygrometer- 2 AA batteries required for backup on anemometer-thermo-hygrometer-rain gauge (main power on this unit is solar)- Indoor unit is black- Multiple sensors included - WGR968 Anemometer measures wind speed and direction - RGR968 Self-emptying rain gauge measures rainfall - BTHR968 measuresindoor temperature, humidity and barometric pressure and features an on-board LCD screen - THGR968 measures outdoor temperature and humidity - PC Compatible (with optional RS-232 serial cable andsoftware, not included) ORWMR968

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La Crosse Technology Weather Channel WS-1611TWC-IT Professional Weather Center Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros:
Price less than $100.
Fewer batteries, 5 - AA's
Battery only, no wall wart required
Long Battery Life, ~2 Years
Detailed, illustrated manual
Altitude adjustment for the barometer
Impressive wireless range
* Rain gauge more useful than expected
Cons:
Mixed reviews
No radio receiver for WWV's Atomic Clock
Temp sensor not weather proof
No inside temp reading
No PC Connection
*Painful Max/Min reset procedure
Looking at the product picture, one sees The Weather Channel logo, yet if you go to their store, nothing approaching this product exists. My conclusion is that after six-months at the TWC, they wanted no part of the headaches and shipped their inventory back to Lacrosse for sale on Amazon. So this price disappears with that inventory.
* I no longer believe the above, I've seen this exact model for sale at Wal-Mart.
In researching the triple sensor (temp, wind, rain) market I was primarily interested in temp and wind. Since its always windy in the winter, now I'll know how windy. It rains so seldom that why bother measuring, besides it won't measure snow, and humidity is always so low it's at the fringe of dry sensor measurement. I'm not a weather hobbiest, so PC connection was unimportant, besides being impractical in my solar-electric home. I'll just do the same as the last 10-years, write down the daily min and max in the monthly wall calendar, how crude, pen and paper.
I considered Oregon Scientific, better reviews, more features, but much more expensive and it needed 10 batteries and a wall wart. Also Zephyr and Davis, the first had no reviews or downloadable manual and the latter was out of my price range. I read many positive and negative reviews for the 1611/1612 and I downloaded several manuals. In the end, I decided on the "devil I knew", my $20 La Cross wireless thermometer, 9013, had been reliable for many years. I'll keep it around for its atomic clock.
Like all La Crosse weather instruments, the top line of the display is the time and date, on a weather station? Then the date field is so tight, mine now reads 11209, unlike the time field there are no spaces or delimiters. The single most important reading, the outdoor temp, is buried in the fourth group, duh. Since you can get an atomic clock on $15 units, one has to wonder why its not included on the 1611? Having all that in mind, I was price driven, so the 1611 is it.
A clever feature of the 1611 is one pair of AA's inside the temp sensor powers it and both the rain and wind sensors, all wired together. Now it gets strange, if all these sensors are outside and wirelessly connected to the base station, why is the temp sensor not weather proof? It has to be protected from rain and sun, Duh? So I made a "bird house" to protect the "outdoor" sensor from the weather.
I have the sensors roughly 200-feet from the base, the signal has to pass through a 12" solid wood wall and the base is sitting on a table with a wireless b/g router and a wireless mouse, no problems. I'm impressed.
I've attached two photos, may help to visualize setup. *Added three more pics.
Edit (*)July 10, 2009
After the wind blew over my original mast and smashed the wind sensor into too many pieces to count, I bought a second used unit. I guyed the mast with four steel cables, see pic. I now have two working base stations and a few spare parts.
I have two more complaints about the user interface:
1) Resetting the max/min readings. Press Max/Min to scroll through all the possible values > press Set, then press + for every value you wish to reset. Theirs no master reset.
2) The Beaufort wind speed scale is meaningless unless you live on the ocean and own a boat. I'd much prefer the MPH value be inside the wind rose.
Edit: 2-Year Update, Feb 2011
Reliability and battery life (a least one year) have been excellent, even worked at -26F. The new battery install is no problem, I simply carry both base units outside, remove all batteries, insert the sender then the base batteries . . . done! All my previous comments about the display organization and resetting max/min values is still true, much room for improvement. Overall very satisfied features vs. price.

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Keep abreast of weather shifts just outside the front door with this professional weather center from The Weather Channel by La Crosse Technology. Complete with wind and rain measurements, the weather center allows users to assess up-to-date outdoor conditions to plan appropriately. The weather center also records up to 200 sets of weather data, minimum and maximum temperatures and humidity, and barometric pressure over a 12-hour period.
The sleek weather center base mounts on a wall or stands alone. On its LCD screen, equipped with eight levels of contrast and a push-button LED backlight for nighttime illumination, the base displays the weather and time information. Users manually set the date and time, and can also engage the buzz alarm for morning wake-up. To assess outdoor conditions, a thermo-hygro sensor communicates with the base at a 915 MHz frequency from up to 330 feet. This sensor measures temperatures from –39.8 to +139 degrees F, and humidity levels from 1 to 99 percent. Based on the sensor's barometric pressure readings, the base unit presents a 12-hour historical bar graph and an air pressure tendency arrow. A graphic icon depicts the forecast. In the event of storms, the weather center features a storm warning alert, and the user can create additional custom alarms. Connected by cables to the thermo-hygro sensor, a rain sensor records rainfall measurements and a wind sensor analyzes wind chill, speed, and direction. A mounting case comes with the thermo-hygro sensor. To ensure proper function, install the thermo-hygro sensor in a protected location out of direct sun or rain. The weather center requires the separate purchase of five AA batteries. Covered by a limited one-year warranty, the weather center base measures 4-3/4 inches wide by 1-1/5 inches deep by 6-9/10 inches tall.

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Oregon Scientific WMR200 Professional Weather Center Review

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(More customer reviews)Pro's: Nice looking display unit (at first glance, read further).Con's: Outdoor sensor quality chintzy, accuracy, customer service, limited history data without hooking up to a computer, set up time, no energy storage for solar, update frequency.I purchased this weather station to replace 3 separate aging weather units to enable all weather data on a single unit.
Upon unpacking the 200WMRa I noticed all of the outdoor sensor units feel like they could break just handling them. After setting everything up indoors to test connectivity, I could not get a reading from the outside temp/humidity. The first time I called customer service they had me run through a battery of tests and instead of sending me just the one sensor (none available), I had to pack up the entire unit and send it back. Two weeks later, I again have everything set up indoors as a test; again no outdoor temp or humidity. This time I order a second unit online so that I can have it quicker and the third sensor was bad as well. Second call to customer service "please send back the entire unit...". I waited an hour and called again and luckily got someone on the phone who let me know that they did have a problem with the sensor (now discontinued) and that they could send me the redesigned sensor. This replacement sensor worked fine, but didn't have solar hookup which defeats one of the advantages of this system.
A note on the solar power on this system; it doesn't have any means of storage, so any time it's cloudy or at night you are running on batteries.
The main console unit looks nice at first glance, but really gives very little data without hooking to a computer via some VERY outdated and glitchy software. The unit's graph is only usable for pressure, rain and wind history. For instance, you cannot see the temp trend for the last few days, only highs or lows from when you first powered up the unit.
Accuracy: At one point I had purchased two systems and had them both set up indoors at the same time trying to work the bugs out of the sensors. Every bit of data was different from both units and not by just 1 degree or 1 percent, it was off by as much as 5 degrees/percent in each field. Sure enough if you read the published specifications, it states about that much as far as accuracy. To me, if you are going to spend this much money on knowing whats happening outside, you might as well have REAL DATA to go by.
Update frequency: If you hear a really big wind gust outside, you may be standing there a minute or two before seeing how high it actually was.
I didn't initially want to spend another hundred on the Davis unit; after my experience thus far I figured I could sell this on ebay and put the extra toward the Davis.
BY CONTRAST: The biggest differences on the Davis unit is that all the outdoor sensors are mounted in one reasonably sized very sturdy unit; that utilizes true solar with storage that only resorts to batteries if it hasn't seen light in 3-4 days. The main display is built like a tank in comparison; the graph can be used to watch any data you choose over whatever time period you choose, such as: last 24 hours, 24 days, 24 minutes (rain) or even 24 years. Highs and lows can also be seen for ALL DATA for any time you choose: Daily, hourly, monthly or even yearly. Now you can see at a glance "What was the coldest day last year?" or "What was the highest wind gust last year?", etc.
The Davis units update every 2-10 seconds depending on data; basically real time. Published accuracy is 0.6 of a degree!!
I went with the Davis ISS (integrated sensors) with the ProVantage 2 console/display. These together cost $360.
Save the time & frustration and buy any one of the Davis units the first time, it is money well spent.

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The local meteorologist has nothing on this highly sensitive professional weather center from Oregon Scientific. Equipped with a temperature/humidity sensor, a wind sensor, a rain gauge, and a solar panel—and with the ability to communicate with six additional remote sensors—the weather center assesses a host of weather conditions to help the user better prepare for the outdoors. The weather center's LCD touch panel screen displays icons and indicators to relay: time of day via the US atomic clock; weather forecast; current moon phase; indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity readings; wind chill, speed, and direction; barometric pressure; rainfall rate; dew point; heat index; and optional UV index. Several weather alert alarms notify of more problematic weather conditions.
The weather center wall-mounts or stands on a tabletop. A 6-volt DC AC adapter powers the base. With five language options (English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Dutch), the weather center also offers 12-hour or military time display, and temperature readings in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The centermeasures indoor temperatures ranging from 32 to 122 degrees F, and outdoor temperatures from –58 to 158 degrees F. The outdoor sensors transmit data to the base at a 433 MHz frequency from up to 325 feet away. To track weather trends, the center features a data logger function and data can be uploaded to a computer using free PC software and provided 6-foot USB cable. Ten included AA batteries power the sensors and the base; the user benefits from separate low battery indicators for the base and each sensor. For mounting, a host of poles, attachment brackets, and screws accompany the weather center. A limited one-year guarantee covers this item. The weather center base measures 5-9/10 inches long by 7-8/10 inches wide by 1-9/10 inches high.

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La Crosse Technology Weather Direct WD-3209U 4 Day Internet Powered Wireless Forecaster with Forecast Alerts and E.L. Backlight Review

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(More customer reviews)I have looked far and wide for a decent & usable weather station and unfortunately this one was not it. From the list of features it seemed like it would do the 3 simple seemingly simple tasks I needed it to do:
1. Display the current Indoor & Outdoor Temperature at the same time.
2. Quickly give me a preview of the day's weather so I can dress accordingly.
3. Have a self-setting alarm clock that can be read at night.
Honestly for $120, I was amazed at how badly this unit failed at all three.
It does display the indoor temperature in the upper right hand corner, but the outdoor temperature is only displayed every 20 seconds or so. There is a button that you can press to briefly display the outdoor temperature, but you have to press fairly hard and since the unit is light weight, you normally have to pick it up to avoid pushing it across the table. The main display (where the weather is forecast) cycles through several different screens; telling you the temperature for the morning, the middle of the day and the evening. Then the unit cycles through the wind speed & directions, wind gusts, etc. You have to spend about a minute or so watching the thing hoping to catch the information you are interested in. Unfortunately there is no way to set it to display only the information you want to see and skip all the rest.
Finally I spent the extra money for this model because it has a backlight so that it can be read at night. You have to press a button for it to come on, but it is oddly placed so you have to fumble around in the dark, knock the thing over, pick it up, fumble & find the button to see what time it is. And on top of all that, the contrast on the LCD screen is not adjustable. This unit is meant to be placed on a countertop and read from a standing position. It is not visible from across the room or if you are at the same level as the display. So if you plan on sitting this on your night-stand, you won't be able to read it. (I have perfect 20-20 vision by the way.)
Bottom line: It takes so much time to find out the information you want from this thing, you might as well turn on the TV. What is supposed to be a wealth of information at a glance, is just frustrating to use.
I sent mine back after a week.


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Weather Direct by La Crosse Technology gives you easy access to the same quality weather as meteorologists 24 hours-a-day without turning on a TV or a computer! It works without Wi-Fi, there is no software to install, and the forecasts are totally free. no subscription required.
Choose the forecast information that you want from a list of over 60,000 locations in the United States and Canada including your hometown, golf courses, parks, sports venues and more. Weather Direct provides you with the complete weather picture for each morning, afternoon, evening and night for today and three succeeding days. You'll know to pack your umbrella for an afternoon shower, or bring a jacket for a cool evening at the game.
The wireless display features a large LCD with E.L. backlight for easy nighttime viewing, automatic time and date, time alarm with snooze, indoor temperature and forecasts for the daily high and low temperature. free forecasts alerts with audible alarms are included that allow you to receive a text message or E-mail alert when the chance of rain/snow, hi/low humidity, or hi/low outdoor temperature is outside of your desired range. The 4 Day Weather Multi-line toggles the % chance of precipitation, rain amount in inches, hours of sunshine, wind gust, wind speed, wind direction and barometric pressure. The bottom LCD line scrolls your wireless outdoor temperature, selected location name, sun rise/set and forecast.
The included wireless temperature sensor monitors your backyard temperature. You can also monitor your backyard temperature from anywhere in the world with your free membership to theweatherclub.com.
The weather gateway connects to your network router with the included LAN cable to send secure wireless forecasts to the display - 24 hours a day without turning on a TV or computer. A wireless range of 330 feet allows you to put the display device almost anywhere you want. A PC is only required for one-time easy set-up or to customize features. High-speed Internet and network router are required.
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Full Features • free Forecasts for the Location of Your Choice – Provides Around-the-Clock Weather without Turning on a TV or Computer • Choose from over 60,000 locations in the United States and Canada Including Your Hometown, Parks, Sports Venues, Golf Courses and More. no Subscription Required. • 4 Day Forecasts with Specific Forecasts for Each Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night • Included Forecast Alerts Allow You to Receive a Text Message or Email Alert When the Chance of Rain/Snow, HI/LOW Humidity, or HI/LOW Outdoor Temperature is Outside of Your Desired Range. The Wireless Display Will Also Sound Audible Alarms. • 4 Day Weather Multi-line Toggles: Chance of Precipitation (0-95%), Rain Amount (Inches), Sunshine Forecast (Hours Per Day), Barometric Pressure, and Wind Gust/Speed/Direction • Scrolling Lower LCD Section Scrolls Wireless Outdoor Temperature, Selected Location, Sunrise, Sunset, and Selected Location Forecast • Forecasts for Daily HI / LOW Temperature • Indoor Temperature (°F/°C) • Wireless Outdoor Temperature (°F/°C) • Monitor Your Backyard Temperature from Anywhere In The World • Upper-Right Corner of LCD Toggles Date, Seconds and Indoor Temperature • Time Alarm with Snooze • Time and Date Sets Itself • E.L. Backlight For Easy Nighttime Viewing • Battery Life Up to 2 Years (Batteries not Included) • no WiFi or Software Installation Necessary • High-Speed Internet, Network Router and Computer for Web-Based Set-Up are Required • 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty • 330 Ft Wireless Range

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View Forecasts for 4 More Locations on Your Wireless Display (Total of 5): In addition to your standard location, Weather Direct allows you to monitor four more forecast locations on your Wireless Display, for a total of five. This option now allows you to can keep an eye on other the weather in other places in addition to your primary location, like where your daughter goes to school, your favorite vacation spot, your parents' house and more.

Add Severe Weather Alerts: Keep your family safe with Severe Weather Alerts issued by the National Weather Service. This valuable information will help you prepare for upcoming weather events. Choose which types of severe weather events you want to receive for up to three locations. Even be alerted via e-mail or SMS text message when you are away from your Wireless Display.

System Includes • Wireless Display (5.9"L x 1.18"W x 7.4"H) with Indoor Temperature Range: 14.1°F to 100°F (-9.9°C to 37.7°C) • Secure Weather Gateway (6.6"L x 1"W x 1.6"H) with AC Adapter and LAN cable • Wireless Temperature Sensor (1.5"L x .8"W x 5"H) with Outdoor Temperature Range: -39.8°F to 139.8°F (-39.8˚C to 58.9˚C); includes mounting hardware

2 "AA" Alkaline Batteries (not included) 2 "C" Alkaline Batteries (not included)

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La Crosse Technology WS-8418U-IT Atomic Digital Wall Clock with Moon Phase Review

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(More customer reviews)I have another automatic time adjusting atomic digital wall clock with a large display that I purchased a few years ago at Radio Shack that is similar but only has the indoor temperature. I liked the remote outdoor temperature sensor feature and the moon phase displays so I decided to purchase this La Crosse brand as an upgrade. The automatic updating and self adjusting nature of these extremely accurate digital atomic clocks is what makes them really different from less accurate traditional quartz clocks. After going through the process myself I must emphasize how important it is that the directions in the provided instruction booklet are followed exactly when setting this clock up.
Here are some tips for obtaining the best results. Install the remote temperature sensor batteries before installing the batteries on the main unit. I have read in other reviews that Energizer lithium or similar non-rechargeable lithium batteries work the best for a longer life and to hold up during colder freezing outdoor weather. Start by placing the outdoor sensor within a few feat of the main unit so they can sync and so you know the outdoor sensor transmission works properly. What I did was manually set up the clock first and the atomic auto-time feature is supposed to adjust the time later but make sure you have the correct time zone and the daylight savings set for your location. I manually set the time two minutes faster than my other atomic clock and sure enough had adjusted the time automatically and it exactly matched my other atomic clock by the next day.
Make sure the clock is in a location where it can receive the atomic clock radio signal. Thick concrete walls, basements, extreme weather, and the time of day can alter the ability of the atomic radio signal transmission (which bounces off the atmosphere) to reach this clock. If it doesn't update right away make sure you have exited the setup mode (usually done by pressing the snooze button once after being in setup mode). Give it at least a day to see if it it does in fact auto update the time from the radio signal it is is supposed to receive. If it doesn't adjust to the correct time then try placing the clock in another location that has less potential obstructions in the direction of the sky so that the atomic radio signal readings are not inhibited. There will be a small digital symbol of a radio signal in the LCD display above the time after it has updated and has been able to properly receive the signal.
Choosing a good location for the outdoor temperature sensor is also important to its proper function. After you have confirmed that it works near the clock and the clock has been properly set up try placing the remote temperature sensor outside in a location you believe the signal will be able to reach the clock. The directions say the remote sensor's maximum range is 300 feet but I would recommend setting it up closer or within fifty feet if possible. Before mounting the sensor make sure it is in fact properly updating the outside temperature reading on the clock inside. Thick concrete walls and metallic window blinds can block the signal strength so try to install the remote outdoor temperature sensor as close to and in line of sight to the clock as you can while being aware of possible obstructions that could block its radio signal.
The quality of the outdoor temperature reading will be determined by having a good location for the outdoor remote sensor. The sensor is not waterproof so it should not get wet, should not have direct sunlight, or be in a location with excessive direct wind or weather. Here are some ideas about finding a good location to mount the sensor. You will want to choose a shady covered location on the side of your house with a location underneath cover. Its the end of December in California and I first installed my remote temperature sensor not too far from the inside wall where the clock was but just outside above a large glass window. It was a good location to avoid direct sun and it was protected from rain by the top of the window frame but I found that there was enough heat escaping from the glass window to increase the sensor's temperature by at least five degrees F. I took it down and placed it on a chair outside the window and the temperature dropped to its proper reading. I searched for a better location that would not be effected by heat from the house. I found one around the corner of the house that was still near in distance to the indoor clock and just below the roof overhang but protected from rain, wind, and sun, etc.. and used the screws provided to mount it into the wooden siding of the house. The plastic mounting hardware keeps the sensor floating more freely in the air. I also placed a separate wooden screw directly underneath the sensor for it to sit on just to make it more secure.
This seems to be a good product with great features for the money. The indoor clock readings are easy to see. The moon phase display was a little confusing at first. Apparently it displays the black shading to correspond to the brightness of the moon. My older atomic clock has the setup buttons on the back while this model has them on the front. This made the setup and adjustments of this La Crosse brand clock much easier than my other atomic clock. I will find out if the claims of longer battery life and reliable function are true within the coming months but so far this seems like a good product. The only other issue I would like to note is that I first noticed the indoor temperature sensor on the clock reading about one to one and a half degrees higher than my older atomic clock. This difference might be explained because the La Crosse clock is capable of displaying the temperature in tenths of a degree F of accuracy while the my older clock displays only within a single degrees F of accuracy. The La Crosse clock is also capable of updating more frequently which means that you will sometimes see the temperature display vary from half of a degree F to one degree F several times per minute. The temperature of the air inside a living space often changes and varies as the air moves around from the activity of fans, air conditioners, heaters, doors opening, etc..
There are other models of atomic clocks from La Crosse available in different looks (desktop sizes, wood styling, traditional analog styling, etc.) with more features including weather prediction capability, more sensors, humidity, second remote sensor, etc. but this basic model with indoor and outdoor temperature sensing, moon phases, time and date does seem to work well. Because of the finicky nature of setting up the outdoor sensor and the fact that the outdoor sensor is not water proof I lowered my rating one star from the highest five star rating. I still recommend this large display La Crosse atomic clock and think it is an excellent value for the money.

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This large-display digital wall clock from La Crosse Technology not only keeps precise time, but also shares the date, day of week, current indoor and outdoor temperatures, and moon phase. Radio-controlled by the WWVB atomic clock, the clock regularly resets for accuracy and adapts automatically for daylight savings time. The thermometer provides climate information for indoor comfort and appropriate planning beyond the house walls.
Bordered by a sleek black frame, the silver clock face features two rectangular LCD screens and four small buttons for setting the clock and shifting modes. The top screen displays time in either a 12- or 24-hour format. A radio icon indicates the strength of the WWVB signal. Outside the signal's range, users can manually set the time. The clock also offers an alarm function with snooze. The lower LCD screen displays the indoor temperature and date on its left side, and the outdoor temperature and day of the week on its right. In the screen's center, one of twelve icons denotes the present moon phase. The day of the week can be presented in English, French, German, or Spanish, while degrees are conveyed in either Celsius or Fahrenheit. The clock measures indoor temperatures from 14 to 100 degrees F. For outdoor data, a TX37U-IT sensor is included, communicating at a 915MHz frequency from up to 330 feet. The sensor registers a range of –31.9 to +139 degrees F. To power the clock and sensor, the separate purchase of four AA batteries is required. Install the clock 6 feet from computers, TVs, or other interfering appliances. A one-year limited warranty covers this item. The clock measures 10-1/4 inches wide by 1-1/5 inches deep by 9-3/4 inches high and the sensor 1-1/2 inches wide by 4/5 inches deep by 5 inches high.

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