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(More customer reviews)While Weather Direct offers some interesting technology, it fails flat out when it comes to delivering on that technology.
The WA-1440U fails more than not to connect and update with the Weather Direct servers, and the included TX-50U outdoor temperature sensor has a mind of its own. It works when it feels like working, and the rest of the time, you get nothing except dashes for the outdoor temperature on the display.
I have tried many times to set my preferred audio broadcasts, and performed many manual updates, but so far have failed to receive any of the audio information.
Sure, I paid only about $8.95 for the whole package at Radio Shack (it was clearance), but the system is not worth the cost of the batteries I had to purchase for it.
Unless LaCrosse Technologies gets its act together, I would not recommend anyone to purchase any Weather Direct devices at any price. Perhaps things will be straightened out eventually, but considering the trouble I am having with the basic technology (like the wireless sensor transmitting its data to the gateway and/or the display), I don't think this is going to happen.
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With this talking La Crosse Technology internet-powered wireless forecaster, one no longer needs to wait for the TV weather reporter to hear the local weather. The Weather Direct WA-1440U four-day forecaster provides free weather forecasts sent directly from the internet to the unit for viewing and audio broadcast. By pushing the audio forecast key on top of the sleek black display, a male or female voice shares the selected location\'s daily weather, chosen from over 60,000 US and Canadian locations. The A/B/C keys broadcast custom audio feeds of news headlines, sports, and more. To transmit internet forecasts, an AC-powered gateway connects with a secure LAN cable to a network router. Additionally, a TX-50U wireless outdoor sensor measures temperatures right outside the front door.
The display stands upright or wall hangs. The selected location, location forecast, sunrise and sunset times, and outdoor temperature scroll across the bottom LCD section. In the center section, eighteen different icons and projected high and low temperatures forecast the next four days\' weather, updating every six hours. Internet-set time, date, and alarm indicator occupy the top LCD. Function keys on top of the display enable LCD contrast, scrolling-speed, and volume adjustments, Fahrenheit/Celsius selection, alarm setting, five-minute snooze activation, and viewing micro forecasts for morning, afternoon, evening, and night. Accompanied by mounting hardware, both the gateway and sensor communicate from 330 feet unobstructed. To operate the forecaster, no additional software or Wi-Fi connection is required, nor does the computer need to be on. However, high-speed internet service, a network router, and the separate purchase of three C and two AA batteries are necessary. A limited one-year warranty covers the forecaster.
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