What's the best and most efficient yet cost effective model for satellite weather data? Any thoughts?
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Dorothy, I saw your post while Christmas shopping and was wondering if you had any luck finding a weather system. My husband would love one but I got so lost in the search last Christmas I just put off buying one. Can you tell me what's worked best for you? Thanks, Rhonda
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We've seen -26 deg C, and the camera seems to be working, I've not had is for any rain storms yet. A couple of snow storms though.
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Yes weather channel capable! In my wife's SUV we have cobra 29 WX-ST and when in weather mode on the cobra our reception on NOAA broadcasts are 3-5 counties away with the Tram 3500 .
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I have this installed in the high desert, less than a year. Temps from 15F to 100F, just light rain, lots of wind. The included mount is light weight and needs to be tightened securely. Plan for a weather tight box to house the connections, which are pigtails and the power supply.DO NOT RELY on the motion detection system. Many false positives and missed people moving. I upload an image every ten seconds to a server and rely on a wired alarm system to alert me to check video feed. Otherwise, it's a decent value.
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Some of the drops are due to the increase of satellite usage. Some may be due to low power on your unit. Have you had a recent upgrade? This helped mine considerably. It will go in and out around large trees and buildings but usually picks right back up in less than a mile.
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I looked at Hydrawise and when it compared with our RainMachine, it seems to be doing a similar job. Here is a short list of differences. The local interface on the Hydrawise is ancient users a tiny black and white 'menu' LCD with conventioanl domed buttons -- Rainmachine uses a 6.5" capacitive touch screen with a 480x272 color TFT screen thus UI is much nicer. Also, and this might be most important, Hydrawise makes their data source a secret while the Rainmachine documents every aspect about the data souce (NOAA.gov). Hydrawise's Rain Forcasting is available for a fee, while the RainMachine has temperature and rain forcasting (QPF) for free, forver. Finally, Hydrawise is $395 (8 valve model) while the RainMachine is $249 (12 valve model)
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Hello Jane, I honestly don't know because after a short time (despite adjustments) the unit did not keep accurate temperature or humidity & I got rid of it. It was a disappointment (should have followed up on an Amazon review). Suggestion: I replaced with an Ambient Weather Station WS-1171 which provides the following: indoor/outdoor temperatures & humidity levels, plus dewpoints, barometric pressure & history, time, day, date, and it has an active indicator which (in conjunction with barometer) shows changes in the weather ie. cloudy to sunshine, rain to sun, etc. One small sensor unit sits outside & the display unit sits inside your home in a convenient location. No wires or electricity required 3 AA batteries. I like it very much.
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Don't listen to anyone . Go to satco.com and look for yourself on their drop down charts. They are right for me every time.
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there are better systems out there don't buy this for your application. look into Defender systems. You can purchase weather proff dome on ebay to house cameras if need be.http://defender-usa.com/product/Defender_Phoenix_3_5_Two_Camera_Digital_Wireless_Security_Video_Monitor.eng-237.html
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Haven't had it in the rain, but have not been able to get one channel other than the marine weather report for 10 minutes. Scan and scan and scans and nothing. I am using it just north of tampa florida.
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Hello, My experience with the GPSMAP 62 was not very good. The unit froze up several times during use and each time I had to restart the unit. Coworkers of mine use the GPSMAP 60 and really like it and I have heard the GPSMAP 64 is a good model. I recently purchased a Garmin Etrex 30 and I love it. I paid $200 and it's worth every penny. The new GLONASS technology in the etrex 30 is outstanding, I can be in the thickest timber canopy and still have &gt;20' accuracy. I hope this helps.
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It does not give weather information. You need a radio for that to tune into the marine or land forecasts.
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Would be good to inquire if you are better with D1000.4 antenna if you are in the East coast. Eastern arc satellites 61.5 , 72.7 , 77oW.
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Some of the drops are due to the increase of satellite usage. Some may be due to low power on your unit. Have you had a recent upgrade? This helped mine considerably.It will go in and out around large trees and buildings but usually picks right back up in less than a mile.
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True, you can buy a credible Sony or Panasonic pocket radio for less than ten bucks at this site. But have you really priced Weather Alert (NOAA-type) radios lately? Most of the ones around $20-30 are junk and don't last. This Sangean model DT-400W has been with me for two years, both indoors and out, and is relatively easy to set program and reset -- basically, if you know how to set- and reset most other contemporary Weather Alert radios, this is going to be easier or about the same. I consider the model handsome in its own right. That "rain slicker yellow" makes it easy to find (I have mixed feelings about Oregon Scientific's recent imitation of it). And it's anywhere you want it to be. Look at the "one" or "two" star reviews of other leading products from Sangean or Sony or Midland and in most cases, you will find that the downgrades were made out of painful experiences: models that couldn't be reset, weren't loud enough, pulled in FM poorly, or died after a year. I can say I have had good experiences with my DT-400 and like it more now that when I bought it. BTW I actually paid a buck or two more two years ago than the model can be had for at this date and at this site.
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This product is OEM in China by Gosear. And it can show the temp, time and rainfall data at the same time. If you like it, please order, then we will ship it soon.Thanks.
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I am not 100% sure, but I am going to say yes. The only difference between the two models is internal with the satellite radio component and the weather alert.