The new wx machine arrived this PM. It is almost too easy to set up and install, but just right for someone like me. Getting it installed and on-line uploading data took less than an hour. So far, no glitches, and, I do not expect any. Tomorrow AM will be the proving test. I will be on the radio at that time, and, hopefully it will not have “rf” problems. 5***** so far.

From 2012-01-01

After 4 years with the Lacrosse WS2315, and, finding lots of glitches with the station, I am giving up on it. Amateur Radio and the Lacrosse stations are just not compatable. Depending on what frequency I operate, I can make the wind blow, make it rain (even in the sunshine), make the barometer rise to unhealthy levels, and even put the whole station off the air for hours till the “rf” it ingests dissipates to a level it can tolerate.
The Lacrosse would still be a very good and inexpensive choice for someone other than a “ham”.
Since I upload data to the NWS and Mesowest, I really do not like getting “corrupt data” messages. Even though getting readings of 123″ rainfall in 1 hour is sometimes amusing.
Today I ordered a Davis “Vantage Vue”, and patiently waiting its arrival !!!