Celestron 47005 Deluxe Compact Weather Station (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was really looking forward to an accurate, easy to use weather forecast unit; unfortunately this Celestron unit is not it. It did not provide reliable outside information. The documentation said it would send from the outside unit to the receiver (inside unit) up to 100 feet. I had this positioned less than 20 feet from the transmitter (one window in the way). Sometimes we'd get the temp & humidity o/s, sometimes not. I replaced the batteries twice - the second time with newly purchased batteries that had a shelf life of 2016, obviously pretty newly stocked in the store. The backlight is awful; you can actually see the eight LED's that provide the backlight rather than a nice smooth backlight. There is no LCD contrast adjustment, which makes for poor reading. Last, but certainly not least, the outside unit & inside unit varied in both temperature & humidity when placed side by side. The outside unit read three degrees warmer & seven percent higher humidity. VERY, Very, very disappointed in this unit. Thank goodness Amazon offers free return shipping and backs their products.

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The Celestron Deluxe Compact Weather Station is a wireless, easy to set up, free-standing unit with a detachable stand or wall hanger for easy install. The wireless outdoor sensor transmits data to the receiver where the information is displayed on the LCD screen. Built-in barometer shows current weather and atmospheric pressure. Monitors indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity with audible high/low temperature and humidity alerts. Features easy to read digital clock, calendar (displays days, month and day of week) and moon phase

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Oregon Scientific RMR382-B Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer with Atomic Clock, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)So far the device has entirely lived up to expectations. Atomic Clock feature works fine and the range and accuracy on the remote sensor seems fair enough -- there is often about a 1-2 degree difference between the sensor and main unit if set right next to each other, but this is minor for the uses we get out of it (a quick look at outside temps during the winter).
The only issue we ran into that was "problematic" was the Ice Alarm feature. This feature sets off the devices alarm anytime the temperature drops between 32 and 27 degrees or so to alert you to possible icy conditions. The problem is that in cold climates the temperature hovers in that range all winter long...so the alarm goes off continually every 40 seconds or so.
We just happened upon a solution that has worked perfectly. The ice alarm only works on Channel 1. So, if you set the outside sensor to Channel 2 or 3 the ice alarm is disabled and is no longer triggered. Obviously, they should have an ability to shut it off, but this is it...and even this isn't listed in the instructions.

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Keep informed of current temperatures with this wireless indoor/outdoor thermometer. From Oregon Scientific, the thermometer allows users to plan appropriately for weather conditions while monitoring the indoor climate for maximum comfort. The thermometer's clock also self-sets via radio communication with the US atomic clock for precise time.
The sleek black thermometer is designed to stand upright on a tabletop or shelf. On the easy-to-read LCD screen, the thermometer displays the time, time zone, date, radio signal, indoor and outdoor temperatures, and temperature trends icons. A green LED ice alert light blinks when the outdoor temperature dips below 37 degrees F. Equipped with five language settings (English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German), the thermometer also provides an alarm clock function with an 8 minute snooze. The thermometer comes with one THN132N wireless temperature sensor to monitor outdoor temperatures, conveying data to the base unit from up to 100 feet away at a 433 MHz frequency. For more accurate readings, shelter the sensor from direct rain and sun exposure. The thermometer measures indoor temperatures ranging from 23 to 122 degrees F, and outdoor temperatures from –4 to 140 degrees F. Celsius display is also available. For thorough weather data, the thermometer accommodates up to three remote sensors, and records minimum and maximum temperatures. Low battery indicators for the base unit and the sensor appear on the display screen. The thermometer requires the separate purchase of two AAA batteries and one AA battery. To disable ice alert, visit the Oregon Scientific web page. A limited one-year guarantee covers this item. The base unit measures 3-3/4 inches wide by 2 inches deep by 4-3/5 inches high.
Manufacturer's note: Must press reset button on both sensor and thermometer unit after inserting batteries.

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Equity by La Crosse SkyScan 86709 Atomic Wall Clock Review

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(More customer reviews)I received a similar (but not identical) SkyScan clock from Sams Club about 1.5 years ago. It's worked great up until last week. The outside temperature sensor stopped working. I replaced the batteries and that didn't seem to help. After contacting Eddie at Impact Merchandising (the distributor of SkyScan products) he emailed me with a fix. What you have to do is take out the batteries from both the clock and the temp sensor. Leave them out for AT LEAST 15 minutes. Then make sure you place new fresh batteries in the temp unit first. Then place new batteries in the clock. (DO NOT TRY TO SET THE TIME OR PRESS ANY BUTTONS ON THE CLOCK). Place the two units 3-5 feet apart. You should get a signal within 15 minutes. If not repeat the process once. If that doesn't fix the clock you can purchase a new temp sensor for $5 directly from them. Their contact info is :
Equity Time
6262 Patterson Pass Rd. Suite C
Livermore Ca 94550
(925) 373-9700

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Effective and informative, this SkyScan atomic wall clock from Equity by La Crosse keeps users abreast of the precise time. The clock's built-in antenna receives radio signals from the United States Atomic Clock in Fort Collins, Colorado and automatically resets the time according to these transmissions. Accurate to 1/100 of a second, the clock adjusts automatically for daylight savings time. The wall clock also relays the date, day of the week, and the indoor temperature.
The clock features a simple, silver rectangular frame that is equipped for both wall hanging and tabletop placement. On its 2-1/5-inch-high LCD screen, the clock conveys time by the hour, minute, and second in jumbo-sized digits for easy readability, great for those with limited eyesight. An AM/PM notification informs of morning or evening hours. To express the date, the clock displays the month and day in the lower left corner of the screen, while the abbreviation of the day of the week is posted in the lower center. The lower right corner reports the indoor temperature to the tenth of a degree; the user selects between Celsius and Fahrenheit readings. For operation, the clock requires two AA alkaline batteries. A limited one-year warranty covers this item. The clock measures 8-3/5 inches wide by 1 inch deep by 9-1/5 inches high. The clock weighs 2 pounds upon shipping.

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Honeywell TE322ELW Long Range Weather Forecaster with Atomic Clock and Dual Alarm Review

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(More customer reviews)I was initially delighted with this product when I bought it six months ago. It looks very nice and functions well. The display is easy to read. The alarms work (though as another reviewer noted you don't get two alarms per day). The gentle back illumination works nicely to let you read the display at night. I haven't paid much attention to the weather display except for the temperature and humidity functions, so I won't comment on those. But I have a few comments worth recording.
First, the unit has two parts. The remote temperature/humidity sensor unit that you hang outdoors isn't shown in the product picture on Amazon. It's about half the size of a pack of cigarettes and it has its own small temperature/humidity display. This unit requires two AAA batteries. If the temperature outside will ever drop below freezing, even for just an hour or two, these must be expensive lithium batteries (8 Energizer Lithium AAA 1.5V High Energy Lithium e2 Battery. 2 X Card 4AAA for example). That's because normal alkaline and titanium batteries deliver less voltage at low temperature, whereas lithium batteries give much more uniform voltage output down to about -40 degrees. If the voltage supply to the outdoor sensor drops too much, it will lose synchronization with the indoor unit and you'll have to "connect" them again.
That brings me to why I think this device is too complicated. When the device is new, or whenever the outdoor unit loses its radio connection to the indoor unit, the two units must negotiate which radio channel they will use to communicate. That's a useful process, because it allows them to choose a radio frequency that has minimal interference from other nearby devices. However, the process for doing it is maddening complex. You must remove the batteries from both units, then insert the batteries in the remote unit, then use an unbent paper clip to press the reset switch on the outdoor unit, then bring the units close together and insert the batteries in the indoor unit. After a minute or so they negotiate a frequency and the temperature of the outdoor unit is displayed on the indoor unit. You can then move them apart.
But you're not done. Having removed the batteries from the indoor unit, you must reset the date, choose a time zone and a bunch of other settings, using a combination of button pushes that is too complex to remember: I printed it out in very small type and taped it to the back of the device so I would not have to find the instruction book each time.
Finally, the atomic clock, like all such devices, synchronizes to the broadcast signal from NIST during the early morning hours, typically midnight to 5 AM local time. That time is chosen because the radio signal is much easier to receive at night. To get my unit to synchronize I had to put it on a window sill; it could not receive a strong enough signal from my night stand. That requirement is typical for so-called "atomic" clocks and watches. Fortunately it only needs to synchronize once a month or so to keep good time.
All in all, I'm glad I bought this remote thermometer, and I'm willing to live with the restrictions noted above. But you should be aware before you buy that this is not a "set it and forget it" device.

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With a new double-tool design, the Honeywell TE322ELW Long Range Weather Forecaster with Atomic Clock and Dual Alarm boasts an elegant glossy finish that is perfect for modern decors. The Honeywell TE322ELW is the quickest, most accurate, and most convenient way of keeping track of the weather in and around your home or office.

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Celestron 47001 Compact Weather Station (Black/Silver) Review

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(More customer reviews)Celestron 47001 Compact Weather Station
First, the good news
It has a good crisp display. Temp and humidity are displayed on external sensor. Straight-forward interface and buttons. Multi-lingual manual with clear directions. Inexpensive. Items come from Celestron, one of the leading astronomical companies with a good reputation.
Now, the problems. This is a weather station designed for Lilliputians!
1) It is tiny. I know it's called compact, but I had thought that meant relative to those large weather stations! Don't be fooled by the pictures here that make it look a decent, even large, size.
2) The size of the digits for temperature and humidity are too small.
3) Too much of the display is taken up by the sun and sky pictures and too much of the face by the buttons. That makes the numbers for the temperature and humidity even smaller than they need to be.
4) The time is BIGGER than the temperature and humidity! I don't know why these companies insist on including time, date, etc. What we want is the temperature and humidity.
5) The day and month are in the European system. That's a plus if you live in Europe, but a negative if you're in the U.S.
6) The unit we received had a large discrepancy between the sensor and receiver--4 degrees different in temperature--much larger than any I've owned or tried before. The humidity dif--of 3 points--isn't too bad as far as these units go.
7) The digits on the external sensor's display are too small--similar to those on other units, but if you're going to include them, let them be bigger so that we can see them from a distance! (We like having the outdoor sensor downstairs by the front door; main unit upstairs in the dining room. That way, you can tell temperature in either location.)
8) No barometer, so why the weather forecast--suns, clouds, or rain-- display? (And, again, why so big?)
9) The battery compartment on the external sensor had three problems--a tiny screw that has to be removed, a battery compartment cover that has to be pried off, and a rubber gasket that fell out and was hard to put back in. As to the cover, the manual says you "might have to pry it slightly with a screwdriver to get it off." What a joke! "Slightly" is an understatement. It requires a knife and lots of force. It's supposed to be to protect it from the elements, but it's poorly designed.
10) The manual is in font size 4 points--and I'm not kidding! It might even be 3 points! Be prepared to break out the magnifying glass and hold it up to your eyeball. Those Lilliputians must just love it, however.
11) Last, but not least--the base unit on the one we received did not ever show the external sensor's readings!
This is the latest stop in a long odyssey to find a basic, decent, reasonably priced, readable indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity station. We've tried several by La Crosse, Oregon Scientific, etc. Alas, this one is going back, too!

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Get the most current temperature in your area in a nice small compact device perfect for your home, office or recreational vehicle. The Celestron Compact Weather Station is a wireless, easy to set up, freestanding unit with a detachable stand or wall hanger for easy install. The wireless outdoor sensor transmits data to the receiver where the information is displayed on the LCD screen. The weather station records both indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity readings. Also includes digital time display, alarm clock with snooze and moon phase.

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