[wxqc] frustrations

[Clare Jarvis]

Please visit aprsworld.com.   The data logger is reliable and has a aprs 
interface built right in.   It will hook directly to your TNC so no computer 
is required.   It may not be for everybody, but it does a fine job for me.


Clare Jarvis
de K0NY



On Wednesday 01 August 2007 18:54, Steve Hatchett wrote:
> I'm assuming the regular data logger is not desirable to you because of the
> need for a computer to run software that sends APRS/CWOP data, because
> there are several free programs for doing that.
>
> In that case, you could sell the data logger you have and get the APRS
> version. The data logger you have would be very easy to sell. Just put a
> post on one of the forums that cater to home weather station owners. You
> should be able to knock the price to $20 less than a new unit from a
> discount source and sell it quickly. See www.provantage.com for close to
> the cheapest prices on davis equipment (a fair amount below suggested
> retail price), and price accordingly.
>
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net
> [mailto:wxqc-bounces at lists.gladstonefamily.net] On Behalf Of Don Jeerings
> Sent: 08/01/2007 5:44 PM
> To: Discussion of weather data quality issues
> Subject: [wxqc] frustrations
>
> It's as simple as this...
>
> The Davis unit requires a 6540 weatherlink for APRS  at $195
>
> I bought a Davis (wired) Vantage pro II  that came with a 6510Ser unit that
> I paid $165 extra for that will not work with the BYONICS Tiny Trak3 or any
> other TNC (terminal node controller)  that I can find.
>
> When I purchased the Davis unit, there was no mention of the need and
> availably of the 6540 unit for APRS transmissions.
>
> This has become a big issue with at least 60 SKYWARN Florida Radio
> operators in the hurricane prone central Florida area and is a major
> subject on the weekly SKYWARN net operated by volunteers with the National
> Weather Service.
>
>
> I am frustrated and feel that I have been taken advantage of.
>
>
>
>
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