Newer Fine Offset clones from the various resellers have all been tested. I recommend that you reference this product matrix to learn what works with what. https://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=40730.0
My recommendation between the Fine Offset clones and the CCL and UCTECH clones is to stick to the Fine Offset clones. I think they offer better displays and better sensors and more options and better compatibility with WeeWX with new drivers that pick up all these optional sensors. The WeeWX driver to use is the GW1000 API driver. Which means that no matter which display console you get, or maybe you don't get a display at all, then all that matters is that you also include the GW1000 are part of the hardware set of parts. It doesn't matter if you get the Watson WS8686 or the Froggit HP1000SE PRO or whatever other Fine Offset clone...the only thing that matters is that you also include the GW1000 (or its sibling WH2650 which also support the same GW1000 API protocol). Whatever you decide, the old WH1080 has been surpassed by 4 generations of hardware with many improvements. If you are still sporting a WH1080 it is well due to upgrade it for a much better experience. On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 9:39:33 AM UTC-5 Auchtermuchty Weather wrote: > At some point these newer clones with the newer sensors are going to have > to be tried. A lot of Googling using the makes mentioned in the > documentation failed to reveal any clones of the older stations - they were > all 'unavailable'. Whether I am the person to do that is a different > question! > > On Monday, 8 March 2021 at 10:18:26 UTC nav...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Sorry, I can't offer any advice on that system. >> >> For a bit more money you can get a unit which is known to work with >> Weewx, offers a better display and is compatible with the latest sensors. >> >> On Monday, 8 March 2021 at 10:04:19 UTC Auchtermuchty Weather wrote: >> >>> >>> Hmmm.... I wonder if this will work? Looks like a FineOffset WS2085 >>> clone, same enough as a WS2083? >>> >>> Aercus Instruments WS2085 Wireless Weather Station with USB Upload + >>> Free Beginner's Guide (eBook): Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home >>> <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aercus-Instruments-Wireless-Weather-Beginners/dp/B08148T5ZM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=aercus&qid=1615197377&sr=8-1> >>> >>> >>> On Monday, 8 March 2021 at 09:46:07 UTC nav...@gmail.com wrote: >>> >>>> Ecowitt is the trading arm of Fine Offset and the Watson W8686 appears >>>> to be a rebadged/clone of their HP2551. >>>> >>>> I used Weewx Interceptor in Ecowitt mode to receive the information >>>> from the unit:-https://github.com/matthewwall/weewx-interceptor which >>>> worked well. >>>> On Monday, 8 March 2021 at 08:31:38 UTC Auchtermuchty Weather wrote: >>>> >>>>> Which driver would this use? And sorry I have no idea what HP2551 and >>>>> Ecowitt are about. >>>>> On Sunday, 7 March 2021 at 13:50:43 UTC nav...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Have a look at this setup available in the UK: >>>>>> https://www.nevadaradio.co.uk/product/watson-w-8686/ >>>>>> >>>>>> Works well, and supports extra sensors and updates (HP 2551) >>>>>> available from Ecowitt/ws View app. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sunday, 7 March 2021 at 11:30:38 UTC Auchtermuchty Weather wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> So any suggestions? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Lots of Bresser & Youshiko stations on the Internet, but I've no >>>>>>> idea if any work with WeeWx - in other words if any of them are >>>>>>> FineOffset >>>>>>> clones. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Saturday, 6 March 2021 at 15:06:30 UTC Steve Woodford wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I’m the wrong person to ask about off-the-shelf recommendations; I >>>>>>>> built my own: https://www.mctavish.co.uk/weather/about/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Steve >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 6 Mar 2021, at 14:33, Auchtermuchty Weather <shunr...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks that what I needed to know. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So what weather station would you suggest? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Saturday, 6 March 2021 at 13:55:30 UTC Steve Woodford wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Be aware that WH-1080 and its ilk have had several incompatible >>>>>>>>> on-air protocol changes over the years. You’d be gambling with your >>>>>>>>> £75.69... >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Steve >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On 6 Mar 2021, at 12:18, Auchtermuchty Weather <shunr...@gmail.com> >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I think it might be time to replace my weather station as a number >>>>>>>>> of sensors are not working as they should, and replacements are now >>>>>>>>> expensive. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'm looking for a FineOffset as I'm currently using an old Maplins >>>>>>>>> as a WH1080, one that uses the same sensors would do me another 10 >>>>>>>>> years. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Or.... >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Would this do the trick? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> MISOL 1 set of Spare part (outdoor unit) for Professional Wireless >>>>>>>>> Weather Station: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors >>>>>>>>> <https://www.amazon.co.uk/MISOL-outdoor-Professional-Wireless-Weather/dp/B00EJFCM1M/ref=sr_1_32?crid=3QF58J4XI4Y8F&dchild=1&keywords=weather+stations+with+outdoor+sensor+wireless&qid=1615033043&refinements=p_36%3A7000-8000&rnid=388997011&sprefix=weather+%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-32> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>>> Groups "weewx-user" group. >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>>> send an email to weewx-user+...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/weewx-user/c72de1b4-33ca-49e1-b71a-c5b61365ddf0n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/weewx-user/c72de1b4-33ca-49e1-b71a-c5b61365ddf0n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>> Groups "weewx-user" group. >>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>> send an email to weewx-user+...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/weewx-user/ba67e7ca-72a8-4cc9-88b3-35d85a4b2b0en%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/weewx-user/ba67e7ca-72a8-4cc9-88b3-35d85a4b2b0en%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "weewx-user" group. 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