One problem with WeatherLink is it does not have any capability to send data to weatherforyou.com/HAMweather like WxSolution does. I've been fielding requests for it from users for seven years and directing them to tell Davis. But they claim no one has ever asked for it. So we recommend WUHU or one of the other fine pieces of software that do respond to customer requests.
Seems like WL just needs to address these few issues and it would be right on the money. I do think highly of the program, but it really should address a couple of these issues. Your post reminds me to set up a weatherforyou.com profile on WxSolution- My site does have a link to your site, but I do want to send data as well.
For what it's worth, my only missed upload today was the 3:30 AM upload. I'll give it time, but my ob skipping problem may not be as bad as others have it. I would still rather use the application mentioned by wuhu_software, as I assume that it will use a resultant wind direction vector average as opposed to WL's dominant direction, which seems to only be used by WL.
You are correct, it using wind direction vector average to determine average direction.
If you want to try the software, it is available here:
http://home.comcast.net/~wuhu_software/files/WUHU216_32_B30.zipHere are the instructions for setup.
Before install, make sure the machine has a default printer installed. If you do not have one defined, go to the control panel and add any standard printer to make it the default printer. A printer is needed due to a bug in an older ActiveX control used for graphing (Teechart).
After the install:
1) In the general settings (lower-right of main screen), select the Davis VP2, to the right of that, select the serial port (or virtual port) that the console is connected to.
2) In the general settings is a value labeled "Minimum upload interval". The value is in seconds. This defaults to 5 minutes (300). If you want to upload only every 30 minutes, you would enter 1800. Weather Underground Non-rapid fire updates, AWEKAS, and weather for you uploads will happen on this interval.
3) Also in the general section, you can set the hours of weather data to retain in memory. The minimum value is 24, the highest value is 168 (1 week). This determine how much data can be included in the stats and graphs. If you have PC with lots of memory, you might want to kick it up to 168.
4) Under the tweak screen (hit tweak button on main screen), Under the Weather Underground options select the checkbox labeled 'Always report average wind speed and direction'. The software will then average your readings across the general upload interval you have specified. If you do not use this option, the current wind speed and direction are reported.
5) Click Save settings to exit screen and save your changes.
6) After you enter your WU related info at the top of the main WUHU screen, you can click Start. This will begin collecting data and uploading. If you need to make any changes in the general settings, hit Stop.
I should also perform the same averaging for Ham Weather... Something to do tomorrow I guess.
If you have any questions, let me know.