How Do I Interpret The Current Wind Readings; Help Me Understand The Wind History Readings - La Crosse Technology S81120 Faqs

• Windows can reflect the radio signal.
• Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
• Stucco held to the wall by a metal mesh will cause interference.
• Transmitting antennas from: ham radios, emergency dispatch centers, airports, military
bases, etc. may cause interference.
• Electrical wires, utilities, cables, etc. may create interference if too close.

HOW DO I INTERPRET THE CURRENT WIND READINGS?

• NOW Wind Speed - is the highest current wind speed at the last record. (31 seconds)
• 1 Hr. Top Speed – is the highest wind speed reading in the past hour.
• Compass Rose:
o The Compass Rose displays the cardinal directions with visual indicators.
o The large diamond on the rose indicates the wind direction.
o The smaller triangles should be display next to the big triangle to create more emphasis
to the direction and let the user know that the direction variates constantly.
• Wind Speed Trend Indicators:
o The Wind Speed Trend Indicator shows trends in wind speed over the past 60 minutes.
o The Trend Arrows will update every 15 minutes based on the "Now" Wind Speed
readings from the past 60 minutes.

HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE WIND HISTORY READINGS.

In addition to the one hour history which is constantly shown on the station, you can view wind
speed history at 24 hours, 7 days, current month, and current year.
Press and release the WIND button to toggle through the Wind Speed History times.
• 24 Hour Wind Speed – Shows the top speed in the past 24 hours from the last record. This
is a rolling 24 hour period and not a set midnight to midnight reading. This means it updates
each hour to show you the past 24 hours.
• 7 Days - Shows the top speed in the past 7 days from the last record. This is a rolling 7 day
period, not a Monday through Sunday record. Updates at midnight each day.
• Month – Shows top wind speed for the current month. Record is from the first day of the
month to the last day of the month. When in the middle of the month, it will show the
readings from the first day of the month to the last full day. Example: If today is the 15
the month, the top speed is from the 1
Note: Press and release the PLUS (+) button to view up to 11 previous months or history.
• Year – Shows top wind speed for the current year. January 1, through December 31
to the 14 . After midnight, the 15
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