The Weather Channel's Personal Weather Station Offers Wireless Convenience

I've been a weather bug all my life. I like observing the weather and keeping track of what's going on in the sky. So when I saw the Weather Channel's personal weather station complete with temperature readings and barometric tendencies, I had to pick one up and start using it for myself. The personal weather station model I purchased, The Weather Channel #9077, is a forecast station that's a practical device without too many functions to overwhelm the user.

In my case, I would have actually sprung for a much more complex model with an anemometer (wind gauge), thermo-hygro sensor, and rain gauge, but at $150 to $250, that was a little more than I could afford to purchase right now for a personal weather station.

The Weather Channel Personal Weather Station #9077: Details

So, what did I get for my $40 at Best Buy? Actually, quite a bit. Along with indoor/outdoor temperature readings, I also picked up a barometric pressure tendency function. Why's that important? Knowing the barometric pressure tendency helps you to find out if the weather may become or stay fair or is on its way to getting cloudy and rainy.

Also, you can save that day's high and low temperatures along with a time stamp so you know when the minimum and maximum temperatures occurred. The clock and date are automatically set by the atomic clock.

The receiver can be mounted to a wall or stand on a desk or shelf.

Perhaps one of the key features with this personal weather station is its wireless sensor. With a range up to 330 feet, it's possible to place the temperature sensor virtually anywhere in your yard or business and get a readout onto the receiver. The package for this personal weather station also boasts the product's "Swiss Precision Sensor."

I placed my temperature sensor on a 2x2 piece of lumber under the shade of my northern eave. I also situated the sensor a little more than 6 feet off the ground.

Smooth Sailing So Far

I've had no difficulties running the personal weather station in the few days I've had it. My only issue came with mounting the temperature sensor. The clip designed to hold the sensor didn't seem to keep my sensor on very sturdily, which concerns me because I live in an area prone to wind and strong thunderstorms. I worry that the clip may not be strong enough to hold the sensor securely enough when the weather gets a little rough. So, I affixed the sensor to the clip, but I also used a couple twist ties to gently secure the sensor to the pole itself, too.

As I have it set up, the sensor is located about 9 feet from my receiver, and the signal has to go through just one concrete wall lined with drywall inside. Of course, depending on how far apart your receiver is from your sensor and the number of obstructions the signal has to surpass, the performance of your personal weather station may differ from mine.

At any rate, I hung my receiver next to my bed. That way, I can wake up in the morning and know right away how cold or hot it is outdoors.

I recommend The Weather Channel's Wireless Forecast Station #9077 to anyone looking for a basic temperature readout and general forecast.

While it may not offer enough functions to satisfy the meteorologist looking for wind data, rain measurements, humidity information, or a direct interface with a desktop or laptop computer, this personal weather station is a quality and decent unit that offers all the weather information most people need on a day-to-day basis.

A La Crosse Technology product, The Weather Channel's personal weather station #9077 is a good buy and a great gift for a weather lover, gardener, fisher, outdoor laborer, or anybody who likes to know what's happening today with the weather!

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