| Oregon Scientific BAR388HGA Wireless Weather Station with Atomic Clock, Black |  | Brand: Oregon Scientific
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $38.99
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Rating:  81 reviews
Sales Rank: 1,523
Color: Black
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 4.7 x 6.7 x 3
MPN: BAR388HGA
Model: BAR388HGA-BK
UPC: 734811405852
EAN: 0734811606976
ASIN: B000I2ON6W
Release Date: August 25, 2006
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Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Features:
| • | Automatically sets itself to the U.S. Atomic Clock - never needs adjusting for Daylight Saving Time | | • | Displays indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity | | • | Exhibits moon phases, weather forecast, and weather trends | | • | Includes remote sensor with 100-foot range; reads up to 3 sensors | | • | Ice Alert |
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Product Description
Features Forecast icons display 12-24 hour weather forecast Automatically sets itself to the U.S. Atomic Clock never needs adjusting for Daylight Saving Time Displays indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity Barometric pressure reading 3 levels of pressure & temperature indicators: Rising, Steady or Falling Moon phase indicator Comfort Level and Heat Index indicators High/Low Temp. & Humidity Alarm Heat Index reading Ice Alert Crescendo alarm with snooze function Wireless sensor LCD displays humidity & temperature Three-channel temperature & humidity channel capabilities (additional sensors required) Outdoor sensor temperature range: -22F to 140F (with lithium batteries) Add the Ambient Weather SRS100 Pagoda Temperature and Humidity Radiation Shield for improved accuracy
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 81
 Just a couple of caveats June 13, 2007
Robert Slocum (STAMFORD, CT USA)
73 out of 73 found this review helpful
This unit is easy to read and works great--compared to what, I dunno. We've never owned anything like this. But it's fun to have, much more so than a simple thermometer.
Two caveats however. You need a very small flat-head screwdriver in order to put the AAA batteries into the sensor. Not so small as the one in an eyeglass repair kit though. I had a small screwdriver with a shirt-pocket clip, that small, and still had to file the sides down in order to reach the deeply recessed screws. I'll have to do this anytime the batteries need changing. Not the best design perhaps.
Second, the instructions tell you to put the (outdoor) sensor (1) in a sight line with the (indoor) monitor-- (2) open to the sky-- (3) out of the sun-- (4) out of the rain-- (5) away from metal-- It's not easy to do all of this! Ours is nestled in a plastic container cut up into the shape of a bus kiosk and tied to a post. I'm not sure if it's all 100% necessary.
The atomic clock took about a day to find its signal. The instructions warn about this odd (to me) likelihood.
It's a little discouraging to have to deal with all of this out of the box but as I say the device is great.
Great Weather Station! January 14, 2008
K. Roche (Charlotte, NC USA)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
This wireless weather station has everything that I was looking for, and has been extremely accurate! I like the fact that it displays ALL of the information that I need "at a glance" - indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity, date and time, weather forecast illustrations (sunny, rainy, cloudy, etc.), barometric pressure, wet or dry conditions, and arrows which indicate that the indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity are either rising, steady, or falling. It also has an alarm function to warn you if the temperature falls below or rises above a specific temperature setting.
Setup took some time (but isn't that part of the fun with a new gadget?!). It took two days for the atomic clock to set automatically. Inputting your location's elevation is suggested in order for the barometer indicator to work accurately. It was somewhat of a challenge to find the ideal location for the outdoor remote sensor - there are a number of requirements/recommendations - such as away from direct sun and moisture, and in a direct line and within range of the base unit.
Also, the unit is not wall mount. It is tabletop display only. The Fahrenheit/Celsius switch is located in the battery compartment. The black "frame" has a shiny finish, and there are several function buttons located on the side and back. Also, you can press the front (top and bottom) of the frame for additional functions (alarm on/off).
I am very happy with this weather station and hope that this review is helpful!!
Works great no issues so far! January 15, 2007
Stangdriver (Bethpage, NY)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
Bought this for my apartment. Have two remote sensors: one in the bedroom and one between a window and the outside screen for outside temps. Works flawless and gives the same temp outside as it shows up on the weather channel! Humidity reading is great too as its led me to buy a humidifier for the dry months. All in all a good product.
Great value with both indoor and outdoor RH February 29, 2008
uncle B (State College, PA USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I follow another reader's comment and use Lithium battery for the outdoor unit, it has been working fine for nearly half a year (the past few months approx. 14F(-10C) outdoor). For most residential homes (wooden construction), the radio frequency can pass through nearly all walls without degradation (if you are in an apartment with reinforced concrete floor, the steel bar will reduce the coverage quite significantly). I put it under the awning on the side of the house that is not facing the sun. The reading is consistent with my other weather stations. (due to difference in wind speed, approx. 2F difference in reading between ground and 2nd floor under winter high wind is expected).
Always put both indoor and outdoor units at the same location for the first day or two to ensure the product is working (readings are in sync.), on your first use, or battery reset.
Great Weather Station March 8, 2007
David S. Ferebee Jr.
13 out of 14 found this review helpful
For the price you get the same as other units selling for double or triple the price. The most important feature for me was exterior temp and humidity plus the unobtrusive design of the unit. All functions are easy to read on the display. Could not be happier with this purchase!
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