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Position within reach of an outlet that is always active. Some outlets in living rooms and in
bedrooms may only be active when the light switch is on.
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Best reception occurs when only one wall is between your station and each sensor outside.
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Position you station six feet from other electronics and wireless devices. If you suspect RF
(radio frequency) interference, simply move your weather station a few feet.
WHAT IS DISTANCE | RESISTANCE | INTERFERENCE?
Distance:
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The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 330 feet (100 meters) between each
sensor and your station.
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Consider the signal path from your station to each sensor as a straight line.
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Consider the distance the station is from other electronics in the home.
Resistance:
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Each obstacle: walls, windows, vegetation, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects will
reduce the effective signal range by about one-half.
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Mounting your sensors on a metal fence can significantly reduce the effective signal range.
Interference:
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Consider electronics in the signal path between the sensors and your station.
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Simple relocation of the sensors or the station may correct an interference issue.
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Windows can reflect the radio signal.
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Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
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Stucco held to the wall by a metal mesh will cause interference.
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Transmitting antennas from: ham radios, emergency dispatch centers, airports, military
bases, etc. may cause interference.
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Electrical wires, utilities, cables, etc. may create interference if too close.
WEATHER STATION READINGS
HOW DO I INTERPRET THE CURRENT WIND READINGS?
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WIND SPEED: 31 second highest wind speed. Samples every 3 seconds
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Top (1 HR): Top Wind Speed in the past 60 minute period, from last record (10 minutes a
timestamp, total 6 records) (default record no time stamp).
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Compass Rose:
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The Compass Rose displays the cardinal directions with visual indicators.
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The large diamond on the rose indicates the wind direction.
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The smaller triangles should be display next to the big triangle to create more emphasis
to the direction and let the user know that the direction variates constantly.
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Prevailing Wind Direction 16 Cardinal directions only (midpoint) over the past 1 hour period.
Updates the top of each hour. Can be displayed in letters or degrees.
