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TX1414W sensor:
For most accurate wind speed, mount the sensor in an open area clear for 50
feet in all directions.
The maximum wireless transmission range to the station is over 300 feet (91
meters) in open air, not including walls or trees.
Mount sensor vertically.
Cups should be on the top of the sensor.
Attach to mounting surface with screws through the mounting bracket.
The sensor can be mounted from the bottom or from the side.
Use your own mounting pole:
Insert your own mounting pole into the sensor.
Tighten screws
Mounting bracket would not be used.
DISTANCE/RESISTANCE/INTERFERENCE
Distance:
The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 300 feet (91 meters)
between the sensors and the Professional weather station.
Consider what is in the signal path between the Professional weather station and
the sensors.
Consider the distance the Professional weather station is from other electronics
in the home.
Resistance:
Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects can
reduce the range.
When considering the distance between the sensor and the Professional weather
station (300 feet, 91 meters open air) cut that distance in half for each wall,
window, tree, bush or other obstruction in the signal path.
Closer is better.
Do not mount the sensors on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the
effective range.
Interference:
Consider items in the signal path between the sensors and the Professional
weather station.
Simple relocation of the sensors or the Professional weather station may correct
an interference issue.
Windows can reflect the radio signal.
Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
Stucco held to the wall by a metal mesh will cause interference.
Transmitting antennas from: ham radios, emergency dispatch centers, airports,
military bases, etc. may cause interference.
Electrical wires, utilities, cables, etc. may create interference if too close.
Vegetation is full of moisture and reduces signal.
Dirt: Receiving a signal through a hill is difficult.
WEATHER STATION
