[wxqc] Davis Vantage Pro2 Question

[Thomas Giella KN4LF]

Hello To All,

I'm new to the eGroup.

I just purchased a Davis Vantage Pro2 with the optional fan aspirated temperature/humidty shelter. As all know the Pro2 has the integrated sensor suite (ISS) with wind vane/anemometer attached. You can run the included cable of 40 feet between the ISS and anemometer/wind vane unit and add cable extensions of up to 540 feet. 

For better wind data accuracy I need to detach the anemometer/wind vane from the ISS and place it at 35 feet up on a mast, further away than the 40 foot included extension cable.

I have aquestion. Is the 40 foot extension cable a regular telephone type cable with male connectors on each end? In other words can I buy regular telephone cable extensions at Wal Mart or Home Depot to use between the ISS and anemometer/wind vane? Or do I have to buy the Davis (overpriced in my opinion) cables?   

Next month I'm buying the model #6332 wireless version of the wind vane/anemometer and the cable thing will not be an issue.

Take Care,
Thomas F. Giella, KN4LF
Retired Meteorologist & Space Plasma Physicist
Lakeland, FL, USA
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