Oregon Scientific WMR968 Cable Free Complete Weather Station
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Manufacturer: Oregon ScientificBrand: Oregon Scientific
Edition: Lawn & Patio
Model: WMR968
Publisher: Oregon Scientific
Studio: Oregon Scientific
Music Label: Oregon Scientific
Product features:
- More than 20 different weather conditions displayed on touchscreen monitor
- Displays one indoor, one outdoor temperature/humidity
- Completely wireless: outdoor solar-powered sensors simple to install
- PC-link software/cable kit available separately
- Outdoor temperature/humidity sensor
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Oregon Scientific WMR968 Cable Free Complete Weather Station
Customer Review: Oregon WMR968 - An Abysmal Pit!
Summary: 1 Stars
Oregon Scientific WMR968 Cable Free Complete Weather Station
Purchased this unit about 2 years ago to replace 9 year old Davis cabled system. Installed the anemometer and temperature/hygro sensor on a pole 10 feet above my roof ridge, the rain sensor in the yard, about 75 yards from the house and any trees. I also purchased an additional indoor sensor.
Installation instructions were very poor, installation took awhile, but went OK. Initial readings checked well with a local professional weather station, about 3 miles away.
Immediately had problems with sensors quitting and the need to "reset" the sensors and/or the main unit. This problem continues. Mounting two of the sensors on the roof was a mistake as weather conditions here greatly influence when you get up to remove the backs of the sensors and do the reset trick.
About six months later the temp/hygro was showing unrealistic readings. An e-mail to Oregon Scientific failed to obtain any response. Finally, several phone calls later a return authorization was obtained and the temp/hygro sensor returned. Ten weeks elapsed before the replacement was received. Phone calls indicated that the sensor was "on backorder". The replacement sensor worked OK for about 9 months, when the hygrometer portion began giving wild readings. This obviously destroys any dew point readings as well. Since the warrantee was expired, I ordered a new sensor, which I received in about 5 weeks. Due to weather conditions and back surgery I was unable to climb upon the roof to replace the sensor for about 7 weeks. I removed the sensor and transmitter and reinstalled in a new location, where the sensor would always be in the shade, reachable from a stepladder and the transmitter in the sun. The temperature readings were good and humidity readings strange. I checked the sensor with a sling psychrometer and psychrometric chart and found the dry bulb readings within 1 deg. F and the humidity readings 19% low. A phone call to the vendor indicated that the replacement part only had a 30 day warrentee, so I was s.o.l.
About the same time the anemmometer started acting up, sometimes showing a reading and other times dashed lines. Again, doing the reset trick worked and finally did not work, altho the LED continued to blink about every 10 - 15 seconds. A phone call revealed that the sensor was "probably" faulty. This was ordered along with the temp/hygro sensor. Installing the new anemometer failed to correct the problem, so the apparently the transmitter is bad.
The rain guage also has problems. The debris screen just sits in the cup and winds blow it out. It is now held in with a couple pieces of tape. Despite the fact that the tipping bucket seems well sealed in the base of the funnel, spiders get in the base a build web between the bottom and the tipping bucket, so the tipping bucket will not move. Fortunately, it is mounted on a post about 8 feet above the ground and can be serviced via a stepladder. Birds also perch on the rim of the rain guage and provide do-do that is partially caught by the screen, but needs to be cleaned monthly, otherwise the do-do works through the screen and clogs the drip hole. When it is working, the rain readings pretty well agree with a static rain guage and the local weather station. Again, this unit has needed the reset trick also.
The extra indoor sensor seems to work OK, but has needed the rest trick a three times.
My neighbor has a similiar weather station, some strange brand, he purchased from WalMart almost three years ago, for half the price of this unit and has experianced almost no problems.
I will not sink any more money into this piece of junk and will probably take it on my next deep-sea fishing trip and drop it overboard.
My plan is to replace it with a Davis unit, my only decision is whether to purhcase a cabled system or a cable free system.
I certainly would NOT recommend an Oregon Scientific product of any kind to anyone. If you want to take a chance and buy one, make sure to mount the sensors where they can be reached with a stepladder.
Description of Oregon Scientific WMR968 Cable Free Complete Weather Station
MODEL- WMR968 VENDOR- OREGON SCIENTIFIC
FEATURES- Complete Wireless Weather Station
Control console with touchscreen LCD displays:
- Weather forecast with large graphic icons
- Barometric pressure in numerals with pressure history in bar
chart format.
- Indoor & outdoor temperature and humidity
- Rainfall measurements
- Wind speed and direction
- Time with 12 or 24-hour clock display options
- Month/Date/Day
Comes standard with:
- Thermo-hygrometer with barometer
- Long range solar-powered outdoor thermo-hygrometer
- Long range solar-powered self-emptying rain gauge
- Long range solar-powered anemometer
* Seven-channel capability to monitor temperature and humidity in up to 3
additional remote locations (additional sensors required).
* Crescendo alarm with snooze
* PC compatible
* Illuminated with green HiGlo electro-luminescent backlight.
* Wall mount or desktop display options.
* Actual size: 2.75" x 4.0" x 0.75"
MANUFACTURER WARRANTY:??1 YEAR
Completely wireless and simple to install, this home weather station tracks and stores data about more than 20 weather conditions and displays them on a touch-screen LCD monitor that measures only 8 inches wide by 5-1/2 inches high. The instruction booklet accompanying the weather station is easy to comprehend, making the station accessible to children, as well as adult hobbyists, gardeners, campers, and fishing enthusiasts. There are three outdoor sensors, each powered by a solar cell: an anemometer that attaches to a building, fence, or roof to measure wind speed and direction; a thermo-hygrometer to measure temperature and humidity; and a self-emptying rain gauge. (At least six hours of sunshine are needed to operate the solar cells for 24 hours. Each sensor has a backup battery-power unit that requires two AA batteries--not included.) A 4-1/4-by-2-3/4-inch baro-hygrometer measures indoor temperature, barometric pressure, and humidity, and mounts on a wall or stands on a desk. (It requires four AAA batteries--not included.)
The touch-screen monitor keeps track of the indoor and outdoor sensors, and also displays local weather/barometric pressure forecasts. Additionally, it has a calendar/clock, an alarm that sounds when sensors detect conditions beyond parameters set by the user, a memory button for retrieving past data, and an AC power adapter. (Its backup battery-power unit requires four AA batteries--not included.) The system can support three additional remote sensors and can interface with a PC. Additional sensors, the PC-link software/cable kit, and a long-term data-memory accessory are all sold separately. --Fred Brack
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