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Comment on Ellipse Wing Aircraft by Dee

Dee — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:07:28 +0000

Does anybody know where simple annular wing glider kits can be bought? I’m working with Cub Scouts and they’re not interested in standard monowing gliders.
Or, does anybody know how to make a flat annular wing glider out of paper or foam picnic plates; or perhaps some type of elliptical or circular annular wing made from paper or foam cups? Low cost and easy assembly are HIGH priorities. please reply to my email.

Comment on Costco La Crosse Technologies Weather Station WS-2810 by George

George — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:17:54 +0000

Jim: Good suggestion about the manual guage. I’ll try to pick one up before it rains again.

Comment on Costco La Crosse Technologies Weather Station WS-2810 by Roy Schahrer

Roy Schahrer — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:25:10 +0000

I have had good luck with my 2810 so far. My father picked one up as well and is having a problem with the wind sensor so I will try the things outlined here. Nice resource with some pretty creative people here. Thanks.

Comment on Mirror Polished DeLorean by Mike

Mike — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:10:26 +0000

you should finish that thing in the garage that resembles a pinto! lol

Comment on Costco La Crosse Technologies Weather Station WS-2810 by Jim Becker

Jim Becker — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:17:30 +0000

@George

What you may want to try, is pick up one of those small cheap glass manual rain gauges and see how your 2810 measures up to that. You can also go to weatherunderground and see if there are any personal weather stations in your area.

I experience the same type of differences in reporting when it comes to temps. Folks here closer to the water, often in the winter report 5-10 degrees warmer than me.

Comment on Costco La Crosse Technologies Weather Station WS-2810 by George

George — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:44:40 +0000

No – I did not. After reading all of the previous discussions about the inaccuracy, I assume that mine has the same problem. However, my very limited experience doesn’t confirm that I have the problem. I am sort of expecting it to read 2 times actual rainfall. Further, the 1.7 inches us currently showing (since installation) is a small database. Perhaps I will be able to assess better if we get some substantial spring rains.

The problem here in the Snake River valley, is that WX patterns split west of here in eastern Oregon, with most of the moisture either sliding to the north of us or off to the eastsoutheast (ESE). Lots of precip in the mountains all around us, but surprisingly not that much here in the valley.

So………..if the rain guage ends up being inaccurate (which I expect after reading all of the above), I will try the fixes stated above.

Comment on Costco La Crosse Technologies Weather Station WS-2810 by Jim Becker

Jim Becker — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:52:41 +0000

@George

George: Did you have to modify the rain gauge?

Comment on Costco La Crosse Technologies Weather Station WS-2810 by George

George — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:21:26 +0000

Well……….so far so good! My WX Station has been up for 18 days and is still performing great. We’ve had a variety of fairly crappy Idaho weather, including a little more than 1 1/2 inches of rain, which is pretty close to what the local TV stations report. I just knocked on my wooden desk for continued luck. So………still liking my 2810. I continue to enjoy this blog.
George

Comment on Costco La Crosse Technologies Weather Station WS-2810 by Jim Becker

Jim Becker — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:45:26 +0000

Will: The link on my website has a ‘no spam’ pre-cert. Use this address: jbecker31@cox.net

Thanks!

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pAMELA iVEY — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:08:59 +0000

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