Description/Review

Oregon Scientific BAR938HGA Cable Free Weather Station with Thermo-Hygrometer and ExactSet Clock

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A great gadget for the seriously climate minded, this cable-free station from Oregon Scientific tracks weather patterns and keeps absolutely punctual time. The primary station takes measurements from its immediate surroundings and also communicates with the remote sensor, which can be mounted outdoors up to 100 feet away. A large LCD screen shows temperature, humidity, and comfort level for both locations. It also depicts weather forecasts in kinetic-movement graphics and tracks overall trends in recent readings. Adjustable for altitude, the device's barometer charts a 24-hour pressure trend on a easy-to-read bar graph, while an eight-part indicator tracks tidal changes and moon phases. The station's ExactSet clock, designed for use in the continental U.S., sets itself by the U.S. Atomic Clock, resynchronizes six times a day, and adjusts for daylight savings. Handy extras include a blue backlight, a date display, a crescendo alarm with snooze, and a low-battery indicator. The kit can handle up to two additional remote sensors. --Emily Bedard