Chaney Instrument Wireless Weather Station
October 14, 2009 by Wireless Thermometer
Filed under Wireless Thermometer Reviews
- Wireless Weather Station
- Atomic clock with alarm
- Calendar (Month-Date-Day)
- Barometric pressure trend indicator
- indoor/Outdoor Temperature and Humidity
Product Description
Wireless Weather Station with Atomic clock, month/date/day calendar, moon phase, indoor/outdoor humidity and indoor/outdoor temperature. Also included barometric pressure tren indicator, which displays the forecast for the day. Dimensions: 7.75 x 10 x 1.5. Runs on 2 AA batteries (not included)… More >>
Chaney Instrument Wireless Weather Station
Where do I start. What seems to work. The clock, calendar, day of the week, moon phases, pressure trend, indoor outdoor temps and humidities. I have had two other “atomic clocks” in this exact same spot and they didn’t have any trouble getting the sync signal from Colorado. This clock maybe once a week which is prob ok. The programming and design is a mess. The Forcast (never right), pressure trends and moon phases are scrolling icons. For instance to get the forcast first one cloud, then another cloud, the moon or sun, and third cloud then the forth is displayed. Then it blanks out and starts again. The moon phases, the clock scrolls thru all the possible phases, and the one where it sticks for a longer time then the others is the phase for the night. The pressure trend which like the others could just be a non-scrolling set of icons, scrolls back and forth. So you need more then a passing glance to figure out what the clock is telling you. Saving the programming time for all the scrollng would have allowed for an inside temp and humidity trend. Then the day of the week. Instead of a multi segmented icon for like MON, TUE and so on it displays in very small print each day of the week, which on this clock starts on Monday. Which ever day has a rectangle around it is the current day of the week. The barometer, is always anywhere from .10 to .30 mb’s off from the airport which is two miles away. The trend scroll does seem to indicate the trend, but the actual pressure reading is not good. I have had this clock since the first week in August. The forcast has always showed parly cloudy skys, but it has been the rare cloud that has been seen in the sky. Which is ok I can forcast with the pressure trend. Frankly a picture of Milla Jovovich raking leaves in her yard would be of more use then the forcast. So if time, date, day of the week and phases of the moon, temp and humidity is what you want and dont mind waiting for the scolling icons to tell the story then this clock is for you. On the good side, the inside and outside temps are more accurate then the two other weather station “Atomic” clocks I have had. And since you have to look at the clock for so long to get the icon status the fact that it displays the hour, minute and seconds is kinda nice.
Rating: 2 / 5
I’ve had this weather station for about a year now. I’ve found that the weather forecast is as accurate as the manufacture says. 75%. Setup is not too difficult. You do have to go on the Internet to find out what the current pressure is for your area, but that’s not too difficult. The unit could be a little smaller for its screen. I think its a little wasted space. I also have a problem with the radio clock. Even when I turn the feature off, it still sets the time. This wouldn’t be too bad except that it sets it for the wrong time zone. I have the instruction book and there is nothing about setting the time zone. The moon clock is also accurate. I’ve also found this item cheaper than Amazon on other web sites for $59.95.
Rating: 3 / 5
I hunted for a weather station that would include all the usual stuff PLUS the humidity (important in Florida)
This one works great and is accurate for both the indoors sensor and the outdoor one.
Rating: 4 / 5
I recieved this weather station for my birthday, and overall impressed with the looks, accuracy, and size of display. I have 5 other weather stations to compare readings, and this weather station is dead accurite. Even fallows the local weather station readings to the nearest millibar. It is hard to figure out the P.M.C.E time zones since the switch is integrated in the – button, but once you figure it out its easy. The transmitter workes better that described. Seems to have a stronger range than specified. I have the sensor located at the opposite side of the house through 6 walls, and signals are still good. I am very pleased.
Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
This “Weather Station” is big enough to read from 15 back. It shows the temp and humidity for both inside and outside. Most don’t show it for outside.
The weather part and the barometer aren’t useful.
The time can be tricky to set, but if you read the directions it tells you how to switch it from central time to easter.
There is a flaw in the clock though because it’s set to adjust for daylight savings based on the old schedule. It’s easy to change back, but annoying.
Sure, the border is excessive, but that’s a minor detail.
Unfortunately, I think it’s been discontinued.
Rating: 5 / 5