Should I hand over hunreds $$$ of dollars to Davis and hope for the best?

[CNYWeather]

Had a Davis VP2, USB (never an issue like others have had) for 6 1/2 years now. Only 1 issues in year 1 which David fixed n/c
Never used Weather Link except to set it up.

If I could do it all over again, I'd do exactly the same thing except I would have started with Weather Display from the start.
Oh and got the UV and solar sensors in the beginning also.

[ed2kayak]

If I could do it all over again, I'd do exactly the same thing except I would have started with Weather Display from the start.
Oh and got the UV and solar sensors in the beginning also.

Me too! 1st year anniversary for my station.

[Ugly Duckling]

If I could do it all over again, I'd do exactly the same thing except I would have started with Weather Display from the start. Oh and got the UV and solar sensors in the beginning also.

I see no need for UV or solar sensor but it was just last week when I saw no need for a weather station. Lol. Tell me please, I should start with Weather Display in place of what? I'm a newbie you know and newbies know nothing.

Many Happy Weather Changes,

Marci Anna

[sacreyweather]

Hi Marci,

I use Weather Display with no problems at all, ma'am.  Brian, the creator of Weather Display gives excellent customer service.

I am running a La Crosse WS2316 for the last 2 1/2 years with no major issues.  I would love to get a Davis, but it is currently out of my price range. 

John

[Bushman]

Start with Weatherlink (free with logger) and then go to Cumulus.  Some find WD complicated.

[up10ad]

I'm partial to the Davis Pro line.  Having the ability to use the Virtual VP product (SoftWX) to feed multiple software procusts may come to be a big advantage as your hobby expands.  I currently feed at least 3 products, VWS, WDisplay and VPLive.  I have to second the comment that WD can be hard for many users to follow, but this stuff is inherently obtuse regardless of the software IMHO. 

[Skywatch]

" Also those Vaisala stations are commercial, industrial, educational, and arn't really ment for home use. "

Give one to me and I'll see if I can adapt it for my home use. (it's free to dream anyway).

If you do, tell me how it goes. As far as higher grade stations, I'm fond of Columbia Istruments.

[Ugly Duckling]

I'm partial to the Davis Pro line.  Having the ability to use the Virtual VP product (SoftWX) to feed multiple software procusts may come to be a big advantage as your hobby expands.  I currently feed at least 3 products, VWS, WDisplay and VPLive.  I have to second the comment that WD can be hard for many users to follow, but this stuff is inherently obtuse regardless of the software IMHO. 

Having not seen or used any of these at this point I don't really understand it

Many Happy Weather Changes,

Marci Anna

[Ugly Duckling]

Start with Weatherlink (free with logger) and then go to Cumulus.  Some find WD complicated.

Thanks for the suggestion, sounds good to me!

Many Happy Weather Changes,

Marci Anna

[Ugly Duckling]

Hi Marci,

I use Weather Display with no problems at all, ma'am.  Brian, the creator of Weather Display gives excellent customer service.

John

Farther down I'm told some find Weather display complicated

Many Happy Weather Changes,

Marci Anna

[Flag]

If you are having problems with the hundreds of $$ for stuff based on a few limited comments then what other stations are you or have you considered?

[wxtech]

" Also those Vaisala stations are commercial, industrial, educational, and arn't really ment for home use. "

Give one to me and I'll see if I can adapt it for my home use. (it's free to dream anyway).

I dreamed of having a weather station of superior quality like the ones where I worked.  I own a Vaisala WAT12 wind xmitter.; an AN/GMQ-20 USAF system T-755 wind bird and ID-373 indicator; and 2 R M Young 05103 wind monitors; several rain gauges; & 1-wire components.  I have interfaced these to the Davis ISS.  I'm rebuilding my wx system and will start with roses at the ground level.

[Ugly Duckling]

" Also those Vaisala stations are commercial, industrial, educational, and arn't really ment for home use. "

Give one to me and I'll see if I can adapt it for my home use. (it's free to dream anyway).

I dreamed of having a weather station of superior quality like the ones where I worked.  I own a Vaisala WAT12 wind xmitter.; an AN/GMQ-20 USAF system T-755 wind bird and ID-373 indicator; and 2 R M Young 05103 wind monitors; several rain gauges; & 1-wire components.  I have interfaced these to the Davis ISS.  I'm rebuilding my wx system and will start with roses at the ground level.

I have no idea what any of this is but I'm impressed and jealous. How can that be??? Lol I would love having a wind monitor that updated every second.

Many Happy Weather Changes,

Marci Anna

[Ugly Duckling]

If you are having problems with the hundreds of $$ for stuff based on a few limited comments then what other stations are you or have you considered?

I have only considered Davis because I like the 2.5 second updates and I don't want to spend a ton of money.

Many Happy Weather Changes,

Marci Anna

[Skywatch]

Yes I would have to agree too it is a silly comparison and would really like to hear from the OP what they are considering or comparing their thoughts/thinking too.

Who are you agreeing with?

[wxtech]

Since you're a pilot, what you need is a wind bird.  What I call wind birds are wind transmitters that have a fuselage and an impeller.  Picture below.  These are analog devices.  They are intended to connect directly to a wind speed & direction indicator.  I have devised a way to connect these to the Davis ISS.

[Flag]

Yes I would have to agree too it is a silly comparison and would really like to hear from the OP what they are considering or comparing their thoughts/thinking too.

Who are you agreeing with?

That would have probably been your good self, comparing stations worth hundreds of $$'s to systems worth thousands of $$'s

[floodcaster]

Since you're a pilot, what you need is a wind bird.  What I call wind birds are wind transmitters that have a fuselage and an impeller.  Picture below.  These are analog devices.  They are intended to connect directly to a wind speed & direction indicator.  I have devised a way to connect these to the Davis ISS.

Just discovered recently that Davis now offers a universal anemometer interface so a non-Davis high quality anemometer  like a RM Young can be used with the ISS or remote transmitter! Of course, the cost for both is likely well beyond what most are willing to pay, nevertheless the option is now available.

http://www.davisnet.com/weather/products/weather_product.asp?pnum=06336

[wxtech]

Since you're a pilot, what you need is a wind bird.  What I call wind birds are wind transmitters that have a fuselage and an impeller.  Picture below.  These are analog devices.  They are intended to connect directly to a wind speed & direction indicator.  I have devised a way to connect these to the Davis ISS.

Just discovered recently that Davis now offers a universal anemometer interface so a non-Davis high quality anemometer  like a RM Young can be used with the ISS or remote transmitter! Of course, the cost for both is likely well beyond what most are willing to pay, nevertheless the option is now available.

http://www.davisnet.com/weather/products/weather_product.asp?pnum=06336

Well, I guess it's time to release my design for the RM Young 05103 to Davis interface.  I've been doing this for about 5 years.  I was hoping to make some bucks on my design.

[DanS]

Great idea. But almost $200 for the Davis interface and another $1000 for the wind sensor then adding in the rest of your system with UV and solar, soil, leaf wetness sensor extras, starts putting you in the next higher bracket of commercial systems, price wise. Still a good idea though.

[Bushman]

I checked for fun  - about $1000 for the RMY  anemometer alone!  Ouch.

[Ugly Duckling]

Since you're a pilot, what you need is a wind bird.  What I call wind birds are wind transmitters that have a fuselage and an impeller.  Picture below.  These are analog devices.  They are intended to connect directly to a wind speed & direction indicator.  I have devised a way to connect these to the Davis ISS.

That is really cool looking, I love it! Did you make this yourself?

Many Happy Weather Changes,

Marci Anna

[SlowModem]

I checked for fun  - about $1000 for the RMY  anemometer alone!  Ouch.

The other end of the price spectrum (grocery bag on a stick):

[wxtech]

I started a new topic to cover the RMY to Davis wind converter.
http://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=12001.0

[Ugly Duckling]

I checked for fun  - about $1000 for the RMY  anemometer alone!  Ouch.

The other end of the price spectrum (grocery bag on a stick):

What is this a plastic bag blowing in the wind?

Many Happy Weather Changes,

Marci Anna